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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
Pro-government Militia in the Central African Republic behind Possible War Crimes – UN
ALEXIS HUGUET/AFP or licensors By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Last updated: 26/07 – 18:44 Central African Republic The UN on Monday accused government forces in the Central African Republic of training… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Big changes in Ukraine for Wagner’s mercenaries
July 29, 2022 Big changes in Ukraine for Wagner’s mercenaries Russia’s private military company Wagner was likely tasked with specific sectors on Ukraine’s eastern front, possibly because Russia faces a severe… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
International Legion fights for Ukraine, democratic values
International Legion fights for Ukraine, democratic values By Anna Neplii. Published July 5 at 12:15 pm A platoon of American and French soldiers as part of the International Legion called “Task… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner Group mercenaries reportedly hunting foreign volunteer fighters in Ukraine
Wagner Group mercenaries reportedly hunting foreign volunteer fighters in Ukraine By Matthew Roscoe • 12 July 2022 • 15:53 Wagner Group mercenaries reportedly hunting foreign volunteer fighters in Ukraine. Image: Getmilitaryphotos/Shutterstock.com… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner group promises ‘travel and friendship’ in mercenary recruitment drive
Wagner group promises ‘travel and friendship’ in mercenary recruitment drive The private militia has resorted to using roadside billboards as well as social media to entice fresh fighters to sign up… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner mercenaries start recruiting Kyrgyz residents for the war in Ukraine – mass media
Wagner mercenaries start recruiting Kyrgyz residents for the war in Ukraine – mass media Monday, 25 July 2022, 16:36 21677 Screenshot UKRAINSKA PRAVDA – MONDAY, 25 JULY 2022, 16:36 The Center… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
EU sanctions Syrians for recruiting mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine
EU sanctions Syrians for recruiting mercenaries to fight for Russia in Ukraine The list includes allies of President Bashar al-Assad and two private security firms allegedly linked to the Russian mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Control, Europe, Mercenaries, Russia, Ukraine
Tagged Control, Europe, Mercenaries, Russia, Syria, Ukraine
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Hackers, Hoodies, and Helmets: Technology and the changing face of Russian private military contractors
Africa Cybersecurity Europe & Eurasia Middle East Russia Security & Defense Technology & Innovation Ukraine Issue Brief July 25, 2022 Hackers, Hoodies, and Helmets: Technology and the changing face of Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Wagner Group is Just the Latest Example of Privatized War
The Wagner Group is Just the Latest Example of Privatized War News Abroad tags: military history, Russia, Ukraine, human rights, mercenaries, Wagner Group by Lawrence Wittner Dr. Lawrence S. Wittner is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization, Russia
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Israeli spyware company floods Washington with lobbyists despite blacklist
Israeli spyware company floods Washington with lobbyists despite blacklist A recent House intel hearing found that Americans had been caught up in the technology’s illegal surveillance. Now NSO wants federal contracts?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading