Author Archives: David Isenberg

China’s Wagner? Beijing Establishes Private Security Company in Myanmar

China’s Wagner? Beijing Establishes Private Security Company in Myanmar Situation Reports – November 28, 2024 By Antonio Graceffo China is collaborating with the Myanmar military junta to establish a joint security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russian Wagner Group mercenaries killed in attack by al-Qaeda-linked group in Mali

Russian Wagner Group mercenaries killed in attack by al-Qaeda-linked group in Mali 2:39 am, November 25, 2024 Source: Associated Press An al-Qaeda-affiliated group ambushed and killed Wagner Group mercenaries in central… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KBR Services, LLC,

KBR Services, LLC B-422839 Nov 22, 2024 Jump To View Decision Downloads Related Pages GAO Contacts Highlights KBR Services, LLC (KBR) of Houston, Texas, protests the terms of request for proposals… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘These are unprepared people, like in ’41’ Audio recording of alleged call between Prigozhin and Lukashenko includes criticism of Russian security forces and talk of cash

‘These are unprepared people, like in ’41’ Audio recording of alleged call between Prigozhin and Lukashenko includes criticism of Russian security forces and talk of cash 7:21 am, November 22, 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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E105 Contractors on the Battlefield

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare Government E105 Contractors on the Battlefield 2024-11-17 iOS Android Sharehttps://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s2rxd-174169a Last week, I attended the annual “Summit” meeting of the International Stability Operations Association, or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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In Trump’s mass deportation plan, the private prison industry sees a lucrative opportunity

In Trump’s mass deportation plan, the private prison industry sees a lucrative opportunity An executive said the plan could mean a “potential sea change” for the industry. ByLaura Romero and Peter… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Jury Finds US Military Contractor CACI Guilty Of Abu Ghraib Torture

Torture Jury Finds US Military Contractor CACI Guilty Of Abu Ghraib Torture Kevin Gosztola Nov 12, 2024 4 min The verdict marked the first time that any U.S. military contractor was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion

Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion By Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky and Oren Liebermann, CNN 3 minute read Updated 1:30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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For Gaza’s ‘day after,’ look to private security companies

For Gaza’s ‘day after,’ look to private security companies A US-backed private Trust may be the least bad option for protecting operations essential to post-war relief and recovery Displaced people arrive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Guess Which CEOs Are Already Drooling Over Trump’s Deportation Plans?

Edith Olmsted/ November 8, 2024/11:54 a.m. ET Guess Which CEOs Are Already Drooling Over Trump’s Deportation Plans? Donald Trump has promised to deport thousands of immigrants, both undocumented and legal, when… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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