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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- 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
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Author Archives: David Isenberg
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 Batora (2025) European Security 34:2, pp. 171-190 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading
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Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa
Ukraine’s intelligence reveals Russia’s real objectives in Africa RBC-Ukraine Kateryna Shkarlat 24 Jun 2026 For the Kremlin, Africa is not only a source of the cheapest mercenaries Russia uses African countries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine
FDFA confirms death report First Swiss mercenary killed in the war in Ukraine Numerous mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine – including some from Switzerland. Symbolbild: Keystone A Swiss national has died… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines
Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-3rd-2026 Colombian Mercenary in Ukraine (left)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Shooters, Ukraine
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Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units
Polish Mercenaries Playing Central Roles in Ukrainian Assault Units – Reports Eastern Europe and Central Asia , Ground Military Watch Magazine Editorial Staff June-25th-2026 Polish Volunteer Corps Personnel in Ukraine Multiple… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians
Photo: Russian mercenaries in Mali have been accused of killing civilians UA NEWS 25 June 2026 19:35 Malian soldiers and fighters from Russia’s “African Corps” have been accused of killing four… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Global Strategic Group
Global Strategic Group Not that anybody really notices, but this company has an interesting history. One of its cofounders was recent in the news for his involvement as founder/CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Companies, Intelligence, Israel
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Indian court extends detention of Ukrainian and American mercenaries
Indian court extends detention of Ukrainian and American mercenaries RT.com 06 Apr 2026, 19:00 GMT+ The men were arrested last month for allegedly training insurgents in Myanmar Six Ukrainians and an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Explosive New Docs Reveal the 23-Man Kill List in Shocking Special Forces Mercenary Plot
Explosive New Docs Reveal the 23-Man Kill List in Shocking Special Forces Mercenary Plot April 4, 2026, 12:44pm EST 2K+ • By Orlando Silva They had plenty of targets. The mercenary group hit with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Who is Abraham Golan? Former IDF operative, US military veterans, accused of running mercenary ring in UAE, carrying out targeted killings at behest of…
Who is Abraham Golan? Former IDF operative, US military veterans, accused of running mercenary ring in UAE, carrying out targeted killings at behest of… Anssaf Ali Mayo, a Yemeni politician, claimed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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