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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Author Archives: David Isenberg
Russia Recruits Cuban Mercenaries, One Ended Up Prisoner Of War
Russia Recruits Cuban Mercenaries, One Ended Up Prisoner Of War February 17, 2025 20:59 CET By RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, Schemes, Valeriya Yegoshyna and Kaisa Alliksaar Cuban Frank Dario Jarrosay Manfuga is now a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries
Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries North Africa PostFebruary 24, 2025 1:48 pm Mali’s military government has initiated an investigation into the alleged ‘cold execution’ of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The obligations of the private security company arising from the security service contract ” a comparative study”
The obligations of the private security company arising from the security service contract ” a comparative study” حسـين حميـد عــــــــوده، أشواق عبد الرسول عبد الأمير الخفاجي Risalat al-huquq Journal 2024, Volume 16,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A “New” Old War: The Wagner group in the Central African Republic
A “New” Old War: The Wagner group in the Central African Republic af Petersens, Fanny Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), Department of Global Political Studies (GPS). 2024 (English)Independent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why
A Russian flag hanging on the monument of the Russian instructors in Bangui, on March 22, 2023. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty images Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’
Colombia, the world’s largest exporter of mercenaries: ‘We’re like soccer players. Headhunters look at your work and make you an offer’ Thousands of former military personnel are hired for large sums… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting?
Podcast May 29, 2024 What makes Colombian mercenaries so interesting? By Alia Brahimi You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change?
Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change? A new proposal for “dealing with” Venezuela’s dictator has its own perils. October 3, 2024 • Commentary By Doug Bandow This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries
The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine
The deadly consequences of misclassifying foreign fighters in Ukraine Shannon Bosch Russia calls them mercenaries to deny international legal protections. Accountability is essential. Vjekoslav Prebeg from Croatia held in Donetsk and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading