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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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As Russia Threatens Captured American Vets, U.S. Invokes Laws of War
As Russia Threatens Captured American Vets, U.S. Invokes Laws of War Soldiers hold flares as they attend the funeral of activist and soldier Roman Ratushnyi in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 18,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Foreign fighters in Ukraine, many in motley groups, face perils if captured.
Foreign fighters in Ukraine, many in motley groups, face perils if captured. Foreign fighters in Ukraine, whether they have joined the country’s International Legion or one of the loosely organized outfits… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Inside the secret training bases for foreign soldiers fighting for Ukraine
BBC is a British public broadcast service. #Russia #Ukraine #BBCNews Inside the secret training bases for foreign soldiers fighting for Ukraine – BBC News 902,498 views Jun 24, 2022 Thousands of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine’s foreign legion may be new, but the idea isn’t
Foreign soldiers who volunteered to fight for Ukraine participate in training exercises. Geovien So/NurPhoto via Getty Images Ukraine’s foreign legion may be new, but the idea isn’t Published: June 22, 2022 8.07am… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What we know about the US citizens captured in Ukraine
What we know about the US citizens captured in Ukraine US says it has not been notified by Russia or ‘Russian proxy forces’ of the men’s whereabouts. A still image taken… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin’s shadowy personal army is so short-handed that it’s now recruiting in public
Putin’s shadowy personal army is so short-handed that it’s now recruiting in public Lincoln green Community (This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication.)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia Floods its Army with Mercenaries and Prisoners
Russia Floods its Army with Mercenaries and Prisoners By Kyiv Post. Published July 27 at 2:44 pm Image by AFP. Russia has changed tactics for replenishing army personnel, according to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Will the Ukraine conflict turn private?
Opinion Will the Ukraine conflict turn private? The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role by John P Ruehl… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner deployed like normal army units on Ukraine front line: UK
Wagner deployed like normal army units on Ukraine front line: UK Britain’s Ministry of Defence says Russian private military contractor has been allocated specific sectors of front line in eastern Ukraine.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pro-government Militia in the Central African Republic behind Possible War Crimes – UN
ALEXIS HUGUET/AFP or licensors By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Last updated: 26/07 – 18:44 Central African Republic The UN on Monday accused government forces in the Central African Republic of training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading