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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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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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It’s A bird? It’s A Plane! No, It’s A Private Drone Contractor!
Back in April 2015 (Ahem, over TEN years ago) I wrote this article for Mint Press News. Now that contractors and drones are increasingly in the headlines (think Erik Prince operating drones… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US mercenary demands special jail food in India
US mercenary demands special jail food in India RT.com 10 Jul 2026, 19:56 GMT+ Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was arrested along with six Ukrainians, says the current meals are oily and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central african Republic
Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central African Republic Jun 2026 by Ruben De Koning, Nathalia Dukhan – GI-TOC An in-depth study of the predatory trades and networks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fighters
Saudi Arabia accused of using foreign mercenaries to train Somali fighters By Agencies July 11, 2026 07:59 (EAT) A Somali youth holds the national flag, at Lido beach, Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz District,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenarism Reborn: Drone Operators, Coders, and the Post-Ukraine Market for Force
Mercenarism Reborn: Drone Operators, Coders, and the Post-Ukraine Market for Force Raphael Parens and Christopher M. Faulkner | 01.15.26 Ukraine has emerged as the world’s most intense proving ground for modern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals
Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals July 11, 2026 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum Key Takeaways Wagner Group Deeply Embedded in CAR’s Conflict Economy —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue?
Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue? Stopfake 18:43, 11 july 2026 AI translation The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hua Xin Zhong An (HXZA)
Hua Xin Zhong An (HXZA) Initial analysis run July 11, 2026 on Gemini AI. Subsequent fact checks run on Grok AI, DeepSeek AI, and Claude AI. Grok AI, https://gemini.google.com/app/8e7618804e09080f write a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries
Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries 02/11/202611 February, 2026 Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed private security contractors to support Democratic Republic of Congo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading