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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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- Resource curse alive and well in Afghanistan - Antony Loewenstein on $488 Million Investment in Afghanistan’s Oil, Mining & Gas Industry at Risk
- Il Boom dei contractors in Africa – SURIYA HABIBATI on Mozambique: Hydrocarbon companies deny security deal with Erik Prince – AIM
Author Archives: David Isenberg
Public Safety—If You Can Afford It
eye on the news Public Safety—If You Can Afford It Urban violence triggers the rise of private security services for the affluent. Thomas Hogan December 21, 2021 Public safety Politics and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
El Salvador denies responsibility for hacking journalists after report finds Pegasus spyware on their phones
El Salvador denies responsibility for hacking journalists after report finds Pegasus spyware on their phones By Merlin Delcid, CNN Updated 10:08 PM ET, Thu January 13, 2022 A branch of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Declassified Report Details Afghan Air Force Reliance on Contractors
Threats Declassified Report Details Afghan Air Force Reliance on Contractors Watchdog warned that without help, the Afghan Air Force would collapse. By Marcus Weisgerber Global Business Editor January 18, 2022… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UNSMIL denies meeting between Williams and mercenaries firm’ representative in Russia
UNSMIL denies meeting between Williams and mercenaries firm’ representative in Russia January 19, 2022 – 21:48 Posted in: News Written By: AbdulkaderAssad The spokesman for the UNSMIL, Jean Alam, denied Wednesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Eight Trump Associates Whom DOJ Is Investigating
The Eight Trump Associates Whom DOJ Is Investigating February 8, 2022/94 Comments/in 2016 Presidential Election, 2020 Presidential Election, Impeachment, January 6 Insurrection, Mueller Probe /by emptywheel Exactly a month ago, I… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US is mostly out of Afghanistan, but not completely
US is mostly out of Afghanistan, but not completely Tom Temin@tteminWFED February 22, 2022 1:46 pm 16 min read Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security Firm That Absorbed Blackwater Elevates Big Law Veteran
Buildings stand in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2020. Photographer: Jim Huylebroek/Bloomberg Security Firm That Absorbed Blackwater Elevates Big Law Veteran Feb. 18, 2022, 3:45 PM Melissa Taylormoore promoted to top… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Who Won in Afghanistan? Private Contractors
U.S. Marines talk to Ugandan contractors at Camp Shorab in 2017 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Andrew Renneisen/Getty Images Who Won in Afghanistan? Private Contractors The U.S. military spent $14 trillion… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
11 Companies Offering Maritime Security Services
11 Companies Offering Maritime Security Services By MI News Network | In: Marine Safety | Last Updated on December 20, 2021 TwitterFacebookLinkedInPinterestBuffer Maritime security has become an important requirement for merchant’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Israel’s attorney general orders probe into police spyware allegations
January 21, 20225:07 PM ESTLast Updated 24 days ago Israel’s attorney general orders probe into police spyware allegations Reuters 1/3 Israel’s Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announces his decision regarding indictment of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading