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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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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
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Author Archives: David Isenberg
Russian Private Military Companies May Become a Security Threat to Their Hosts in Africa
As the U.S. reassesses its policy on foreign aid and takes a turn from value-based cooperation to trade-focused policy towards Africa, Russia’s repurposing of PMCs could influence African nations as they consider future governance options. Russian PMCs, now more aligned with the Kremlin’s agenda and less focused on profit and equipped with a full suite of subversive capabilities, could help steer their African hosts away from the U.S. and impede African progress toward economic prosperity. Continue reading
Eight arguments in favor of private military companies that people are afraid to say out loud
09.07.26 19:39 5 545 Eight arguments in favor of private military companies that people are afraid to say out loud Author: Halyna Yanchenko In May, Ukrainians once again defeated an allied army during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Turnkey” brigades. A military expert revealed what Ukraine could sell along with drones
“Turnkey” brigades. A military expert revealed what Ukraine could sell along with drones Badrak spoke to LIGA.net about defense exports and private military companies Artem Dzheripa News editor at LIGA.net June… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops
South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops Facing troop shortages, the Defense Ministry is studying whether private security firms can take over rear-area… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner’s Opioid Empire: How Tramadol Trafficking Fuels Russian Mercenary Networks in Central Africa
Wagner’s Opioid Empire: How Tramadol Trafficking Fuels Russian Mercenary Networks in Central Africa July 13, 2026 The illicit tramadol trade linking India and the Central African Republic (CAR) has evolved into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
WSJ: Wagner Group mercenaries still in the Central African Republic have built a drug empire around the tramadol trade
WSJ: Wagner Group mercenaries still in the Central African Republic have built a drug empire around the tramadol trade July 13, 2026, 2:53 am Source: The Wall Street Journal The Wagner Group mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
High on tramadol: How opioid empire is powering Wagner’s African operations
High on tramadol: How opioid empire is powering Wagner’s African operations Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic are dosing fighters with a highly addictive painkiller before battle, as part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Locked Away
Locked Away On a military base in West Texas, where the government has built a sprawling tent complex to hold thousands of immigrants, deprivation and dire conditions are part of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Only Way to Disarm Hamas: How Private Security Contractors Can Help Stabilize Gaza
The Only Way to Disarm Hamas How Private Security Contractors Can Help Stabilize Gaza Elliott Abrams, Eric Edelman, and Rena Gabber January 23, 2026 At a Hamas military show in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Outsourcing Occupation: US Private Contractors in Gaza
Indeed, from January to March 2025, US private military contractors operated key checkpoints in Gaza during the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. They were tasked with vehicle inspection and overseeing the movement of displaced Palestinians returning to their homes, particularly at the Netzarim corridor dividing northern and southern Gaza. Safe Reach Solutions (SRS) and UG Solutions are two US-based private security firms that collaborated closely in operating the checkpoints—a move backed by the US, Egypt, Qatar, and the Israeli regime. Continue reading
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