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- 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
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American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza
American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza Former private soldiers say this new way of war — unofficial boots on the ground — could go sideways, while giving governments political… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors
Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fighting Reuters Thu 30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private US Company Is Reportedly Hiring US Veterans to Run Gaza Checkpoint
Private US Company Is Reportedly Hiring US Veterans to Run Gaza Checkpoint One of the three companies hired to run the checkpoint is seeking 96 green berets to search Palestinians’ vehicles.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“No, really”: American PMCs in Gaza
Podcast January 30, 2025 “No, really”: American PMCs in Gaza By Alia Brahimi In Season 2, Episode 9 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi chats with modern warfare expert Andreas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military Companies Find a Role in Gaza’s Security Void
Members of a private security company pose on the rooftop of a house in Baghdad, Sept. 18, 2007. (PATRICK BAZ/AFP via Getty Images) Private Military Companies Find a Role in Gaza’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. private security contractors will operate key Gaza checkpoint
Jan 23, 2025 –World U.S. private security contractors will operate key Gaza checkpoint Barak Ravid Displaced Palestinians return to their houses after the ceasefire and hostage-prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gaza checkpoint to be staffed by scores of armed American contractors
Gaza checkpoint to be staffed by scores of armed American contractors By Jonathan Landay and Aram Roston January 30, 20251:34 PM EST Updated 11 days ago Item 1 of 5 A satellite image… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US mercenary firm tapped to oversee return of displaced Palestinians to north Gaza: Report
US mercenary firm tapped to oversee return of displaced Palestinians to north Gaza: Report Egyptian special forces are involved in the plan, which may later include additional international mercenaries News Desk… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
My habibi Sergey: How a Urals-based firm uses the promise of citizenship and pay to recruit Arab mercenaries for the Russian army
My habibi Sergey: How a Urals-based firm uses the promise of citizenship and pay to recruit Arab mercenaries for the Russian army Alexei Remizov 30 September 2024 The Insider previously detailed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Middle East: The world’s playground for the privatization of war
The Middle East: The world’s playground for the privatization of war James M. Dorsey Mar 21, 2024 Hello and welcome to the Turbulent World with me, James M. Dorsey, as your… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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