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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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Category Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization
Privatizing the United States Army Was a Mistake
Opinion An Op-Ed From the Future Privatizing the United States Army Was a Mistake The strike that began in 2050 puts our country at risk. By Max Brooks Mr. Brooks is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries out of the Gate: Capitalism and the Soldier’s Honor
Mercenaries out of the Gate Capitalism and the Soldier’s Honor Scott Beauchamp November 11, 2019 I have memories from my first deployment to Iraq that are unclassifiable: memories that destabilize my… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military Contracting Is Misunderstood
Published on January 28, 2020 Private Military Contracting Is Misunderstood written by August Gold When I tell someone I used to be a security contractor, they almost always reply: “Oh you… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kollars on Van Puyvelde, ‘Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability’
Kollars on Van Puyvelde, ‘Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability’ Author: Damien Van Puyvelde Reviewer: Nina A. Kollars Damien Van Puyvelde. Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability. Edinburgh: Edinburgh… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Forever Wars Don’t End. They Just Go Corporate.
Forever Wars Don’t End. They Just Go Corporate. 19:55 24 january 2020 Source: slate.com Editor’s note: The opinions in this article are the author’s, as published by our content partner, and do not… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How mercenaries and advisers fight the wars the UK won’t own
How mercenaries and advisers fight the wars the UK won’t own Colonial powers haven’t given up military meddling overseas – but they’ve learned how to keep it out of the news.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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THE RISE OF OUTSOURCING IN MODERN WARFARE: SOVEREIGN POWER, PRIVATE MILITARY ACTORS, AND THE CONSTITUTIVE PROCESS
THE RISE OF OUTSOURCING IN MODERN WARFARE: SOVEREIGN POWER, PRIVATE MILITARY ACTORS, AND THE CONSTITUTIVE PROCESS You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
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The War Machine Is Run on Contracts
The War Machine Is Run on Contracts America’s wars wouldn’t be possible without contractors, but presidents usually ignore the thousands who have died. Kathy Gilsinan 7:00 AM ET Members of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Privatization Rot
Privatization Rot How privatization has led to major health risks for military families in military housing. Images from The New York Times story ‘Military Families Say Base Housing is Plagued by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ghosn’s escape escorts included green beret with rap sheet
Ghosn’s escape escorts included green beret with rap sheet 05 Jan 2020 – 20:53 Former Nissan Motor Chariman Carlos Ghosn leaves the Tokyo Detention House in Tokyo, Japan April 25, 2019.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading