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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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Author Archives: David Isenberg
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine
Russia Recruits Mercenaries and Soldiers as “Cannon Fodder” in Ukraine FIDH: Russia has recruited 27,000 citizens from 130 countries, including many Cubans. “It is very possible that Nicaraguans are being sent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France
Burkina Faso aware of the dangers of Wagner force -France France’s foreign ministry said on Thursday the Burkina Faso government was fully aware of the risks of working with mercenaries from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Captured Colombian Mercenary May Hold Key Intelligence, Expert Says
Captured Colombian Mercenary May Hold Key Intelligence, Expert Says © North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Fred Turner, Editor 05:59 10-05-2026 Russian forces eliminated 16 foreign mercenaries near Kupyansk, while a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries
Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries Viktoria Lytovchenko Читати українською Source: online.ua Official Beijing asks Ukraine to guarantee humane treatment of Chinese citizens who fought in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Honduras rescues citizens recruited by Russian networks for Ukraine war
Honduras rescues citizens recruited by Russian networks for Ukraine war 10 May, 2026 Authorities in Honduras have begun assisting their citizens who were caught in a trap set by Russian recruiters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Latin America, Mercenaries, Russia, Ukraine
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Four defendants convicted in the US of conspiracy in the assassination of the President of Haiti
Four defendants convicted in the US of conspiracy in the assassination of the President of Haiti 09/05/2026 10:27:34 A federal jury in Miami found the four defendants guilty of their role… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Four men convicted in US over Haiti President Moise’s killing
World News Four men convicted in US over Haiti President Moise’s killing Published on May 9, 2026 By Wale Odunsi Four defendants have been found guilty in the United States for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Miami Jury Convicts Four Linked to 2021 Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
Miami Jury Convicts Four Linked to 2021 Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse According to court records, the armed group responsible for Moïse’s killing claimed they were acting on behalf of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children
‘Deplorable’: ICE hires firm accused of ‘torture’ to track down undocumented children Exclusive: Contractor denies allegations including ‘enforced disappearance’ and will help locate unaccompanied minors José Olivares in New York Sat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Homeland Security
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The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged
The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged UA NEWS 04 May 2026 15:44 Two Chinese citizens who fought on the side of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading