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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Author Archives: David Isenberg
From Russian Trap to Ukrainian Captivity: The Journey of a Russian Recruitment Facilitator in Cairo (Part 2)
From Russian Trap to Ukrainian Captivity: The Journey of a Russian Recruitment Facilitator in Cairo (Part 2) Nazlet El-Samman, Giza October 2024 Up on the rooftop of a plain building, set… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Russian Trap: Recruiting Egyptians with the Lure of Money and Nationality (Part 1)
The Russian Trap: Recruiting Egyptians with the Lure of Money and Nationality (Part 1) The safety of Saeed and his colleagues within the trench was compromised when a drone strike targeted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pressure Works: Russia Suspends Recruitment in 39 Countries as “I Want to Live” Exposes Global Scheme
May 5, 2026 Pressure Works: Russia Suspends Recruitment in 39 Countries as “I Want to Live” Exposes Global Scheme The Kremlin wages war with other people’s lives – sending foreign nationals… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“They’re Just Expendable” – Russian Propagandist Admits What Foreign Recruits Are Really For
May 18, 2026 “They’re Just Expendable” – Russian Propagandist Admits What Foreign Recruits Are Really For A Russian Z-propagandist has published what amounts to an unusually honest summary of how Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukrainian soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia
Ukrainian soldiers capture Russian mercenary from Colombia video 30.05.2026 01:37 Fighters of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade captured a Russian mercenary from Colombia. The brigade reported this on Facebook and published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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This Mercenary General Built a Private Army Bigger Than Most Countries
This Mercenary General Built a Private Army Bigger Than Most Countries Mystery Tube 929 views May 29, 2026 #war #history #medieval When your army gets too powerful… #history #medieval #war #Shorts You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Claude opines: AI assessment of Shadow Force
If you look at the small print on this site’s homepage , you will see above the picture of my book, the caption “The Book That Started It All” That might… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act
H.R.8718 – Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act 119th Congress (2025-2026) | Get alerts Bill Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (Introduced 05/07/2026) Committees: House – Foreign Affairs;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Deceptive War Recruitment Scheme Ensnares Thousands of Young Africans
Russia’s Deceptive War Recruitment Scheme Ensnares Thousands of Young Africans By the Africa Center for Strategic Studies May 19, 2026 Russia’s bait-and-switch conscription of Africans for its war in Ukraine exposes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading