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- 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
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Category Archives: Africa
THE ROLE OF THE WAGNER GROUP IN AFRICAN CIVIL WAR
THE ROLE OF THE WAGNER GROUP IN AFRICAN CIVIL WAR You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa
The use of mercenaries constitutes a threat to peace and security in Africa [fr] Pr33 Mercenary activities as a source of insecurity and destabilization in AfricaStatement by Mr. François Delattre, Permanent Representative… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on Mercenary Activities in Africa
Meetings Coverage SC/13688 4 February 2019 Security Council 8456th Meeting (AM) Better Control of Borders, Private Security Firms Key to Stopping ‘Guns for Hire’, Speakers Say at Security Council Debate on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ERIK PRINCE BUYS A NAVY IN MOZAMBIQUE
ERIK PRINCE BUYS A NAVY IN MOZAMBIQUE may 14, 2018 Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater Security Consulting, a controversial private military company, has taken control of a private navy in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Central African Republic: French Implicated in Russian Journalists’ Murder
Central African Republic: French Implicated in Russian Journalists’ Murder 18 June 2019 By Oman Mbiko Bangui — THE fingering of individuals with French connections in the murder of three Russian journalists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN? February 7, 2019by Arthur Boutellis Troops stand guard as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrives in Mali in August… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Reassessing private military and security company (PMSC) ‘competition‘ in civil war: lessons from Sierra Leone
Journal Small Wars & Insurgencies Volume 30, 2019 – Issue 3 Reassessing private military and security company (PMSC) ‘competition‘ in civil war: lessons from Sierra Leone Christopher M. Faulkner , Joshua… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan’s Tragic Role in Yemen’s Civil War
Sudan’s Tragic Role in Yemen’s Civil War June 24, 2019 Giorgio Cafiero 1 Comment Sudanese forces in Yemen by Giorgio Cafiero Yemen’s Houthi rebellion poses no threat to Sudan’s security or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Documents Suggest Russian Contractor Key Figure for Kremlin in Africa
Documents Suggest Russian Contractor Key Figure for Kremlin in Africa ByJamie Dettmer June 12, 2019 09:28 AM FILE – Angola’s President Joao Lourenco, left, speaks to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Vladimir Putin-linked businessman urged Sudan crackdown, leaked documents show
Vladimir Putin-linked businessman urged Sudan crackdown, leaked documents show Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly wrote to Omar al-Bashir urging him to follow Russian advice to face down protesters. Credit: REUTERS/Pool Roland Oliphant, Senior… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading