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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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Russia’s Mercenary-Industrial Complex in Africa
Russia’s Mercenary-Industrial Complex in Africa Christopher Faulkner and Raphael Parens June 6, 2024 Commentary Attara, Dakka Sebbe, Nienanpela, Dioura, and Ouro Fer — these five Malian towns saw elders murdered, civilians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Wagner Group: Russia’s Shadow Army and its Impact in Africa
About The Wagner Group: Russia’s Shadow Army and its Impact in Africa 28 Jun 2024 By Isabella Currie Fresh perspective Share The Wagner Group has maintained an active and controversial presence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The European Union’s use of contractors in security and defence: blazing its own path of institutional change?
The European Union’s use of contractors in security and defence: blazing its own path of institutional change? Caroline Batka & Jozef Bátora Received 13 Nov 2023, Accepted 24 Jun 2024, Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘They threatened to beat me unconscious and throw me into an assault unit’
‘They threatened to beat me unconscious and throw me into an assault unit’ Russia is coercing prisoners recruited from occupied Ukraine into signing indefinite military contracts 9:58 am, July 8, 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit
In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit A German medic said he was so troubled that he confronted his commander. Others boasted about killings in a group chat.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa
US sanctions firms for training PLA aircrew in S Africa Five Eyes intel-sharing outfit tightens screws on schemes that paid ex-Western military pilots well above market rates to train Chinese fliers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Your Constitutional Right to Be a Pirate
A.J. Jacobs takes to the streets of New York City in the garb of an eighteenth-century American. (Courtesy of author) Your Constitutional Right to Be a Pirate Congress can grant any… 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 Coming up this Thursday, in Season 2, Episode 2 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests
May 17, 2024 4:34 PM Turkey sends Syrian mercenaries to Niger to secure strategic interests By Sirwan Kajjo Syria, Turkey and Iraq washington — Hundreds of Syrian mercenaries have been sent by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants 4 days ago By Matt Murphy, BBC News, in London Reuters Yevgeny Prigozhin led Wagner forces into the Russian city of Rostov virtually unopposed Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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