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- 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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Private Military Security Companies, Privatisation of Violence and National Security: Implecations for Democratic Governance in Nigeria
Private Military Security Companies, Privatisation of Violence and National Security: Implecations for Democratic Governance in Nigeria You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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OCONUS: The Contractor’s Life
OCONUS: The Contractor’s Life The Private Security Contractor’s Life RSS About the show A no-axe to grind, no agenda look into the life of private security contractors working OCONUS. Listen as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Venezuela shows how mercenaries have become a global security threat
Global Opinions Venezuela shows how mercenaries have become a global security threat Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro showed the passports of two U.S. citizens arrested by his country’s security forces during a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nepal’s Mighty Gurkhas
Nepal’s Mighty Gurkhas As thousands of young Nepalese men battle through grueling physical tests, we discover what it takes to become a Gurkha. 02 Apr 2020 17:10 GMT Nepal, Military, United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Disaster Capitalism in the Age of COVID-19
Ideas Disaster Capitalism in the Age of COVID-19 15 min read.The coronavirus pandemic, like other disasters, will no doubt provide opportunities to some people to make money. When many get killed,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Quasi-Mercenary Organizations: challenges of definition, politics and international law
Quasi-Mercenary Organizations: challenges of definition, politics and international law You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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THE PATH TO OUTSOURCING SECURITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
THE PATH TO OUTSOURCING SECURITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Abstract and figures In this exploratory study we examine the validity of existing civil-military scholarship explanations for the path towards privatization in Southeast… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Chapter 9: Outsourcing and bonded labour in military and diplomatic security services
Public Procurement and Human Rights Opportunities, Risks and Dilemmas for the State as Buyer Corporations, Globalisation and the Law series Edited by Olga Martin-Ortega and Claire Methven O’Brien This timely work… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DOD Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Clarify Its Role in the Management of Privatized Housing
Military Housing: DOD Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Clarify Its Role in the Management of Privatized Housing GAO-20-281: Published: Mar 26, 2020. Publicly Released: Mar 26, 2020. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register … Continue reading
Need A Good Binge While Stuck Inside? Listen to “Who Is? The Podcast”
Need A Good Binge While Stuck Inside? Listen to “Who Is? The Podcast” March 20, 2020 NowThis News …Billionaire and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading