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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
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
Tagged 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
Tagged 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
About 14,000 North Korean soldiers are currently participating in the war between Russia and Ukraine.. – MK
About 14,000 North Korean soldiers are currently participating in the war between Russia and Ukraine LEE Sanghyun lee.sanghyun@mk.co.kr Input : 2026-05-04 21:00:11 With North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in attendance, the completion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military Companies Linked to All Six Grave Violations Against Children, New King’s-UNICEF Working Paper Warns
23 February 2026 Private Military Companies Linked to All Six Grave Violations Against Children, New King’s-UNICEF Working Paper Warns A new UNICEF working paper co-authored by Professor Christopher Kinsey and Dr… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF
Sudan: How phone-tracking report exposes foreign support network for RSF By Joshua Odeyemi Mon, 4 May 2026 3:07:25 WAT Fresh allegations of foreign backing for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, RSF, have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Colombia, Mercenaries, UAE
Tagged Africa, Colombia, Mercenaries, United Arab Emirates
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Security Contractors Remain Central to Operations Across Africa and the Middle East
Security Contractors Remain Central to Operations Across Africa and the Middle East April 29, 2026 | The Danger Zone Russia’s state-linked Africa Corps continues to replace the former Wagner Group footprint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading