Author Archives: David Isenberg

Ex-Blackwater CEO’s plan to end the war in Afghanistan

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Ex-Blackwater CEO’s plan to end the war in Afghanistan The founder and former head of the Blackwater private security firm, Erik Prince, has said he believes private security contractors are key… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars

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The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry. By Peter Gill September 19, 2018 In his farewell address… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Yemen: Mercenaries trained in Israel lead battles of Al-Hudaydah

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Yemen: Mercenaries trained in Israel lead battles of Al-Hudaydah September 20, 2018 at 3:01 am | Published in: Asia & Americas, Middle East, News, UAE, US, Yemen Mohammad Dahlan, a former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘They Treated Our Men Like Goats’: Guards in Afghan Blast Sue Employers and Canada

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Asia Pacific ‘They Treated Our Men Like Goats’: Guards in Afghan Blast Sue Employers and Canada Image Man Bahadur Thapa being treated in Kathmandu, Nepal, in July. He was badly hurt… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Pentagon Needs To Make Contracting Reform a Priority

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The Pentagon Needs To Make Contracting Reform a Priority 3:57 PM 07/26/2018 Peter Roff | Former Senior Political Writer, UPI It’s a stretch to call Agility, a firm with considerable ties… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Machiavelli as a Military Theorist

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Piracy Deterrence in North-East Africa and South-East Asia

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Implicações das Empresas de Segurança Privadas nas Operações Militares

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Empresas militares privadas: os potenciais incentivos de sua intensificação no pós-guerra fria

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The Governance of Private Security

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