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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
Germany: Police reportedly bought NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware in secret
Germany: Police reportedly bought NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware in secret “German police secretly bought NSO Pegasus spyware”, 7 September 2021. The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) bought notorious Pegasus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s New Army
From: Intelligence Project <info@belfercenter.hks.harvard.edu> Friday, September 17, 2021 1:32 PM You’re invited – Intelligence Project Series: Russia’s New Army Join the Intelligence Project for a seminar discussing the transition of Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former U.S. operatives agree to $1.68M settlement over mercenary hacking charges
Former U.S. operatives agree to $1.68M settlement over mercenary hacking charges By Maggie Miller – 09/14/21 05:19 PM EDT © Istock Three former U.S. intelligence and military personnel agreed to pay more… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, Legal, Mercenaries, UAE
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Three former U.S. intelligence operatives admit to working as ‘hackers-for-hire’ for UAE
Legal Issues Three former U.S. intelligence operatives admit to working as ‘hackers-for-hire’ for UAE Three former U.S. intelligence and military operatives have agreed to pay nearly $1.7 million to resolve criminal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Intelligence, Legal, Mercenaries, UAE
Tagged Intelligence, Legal, Mercenaries, United Arab Emirates
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Human Rights & Human Resources: Challenges & Opportunities Training Private Security Personnel
Human Rights & Human Resources: Challenges & Opportunities Training Private Security Personnel 186 views May 19, 2021 International Code of Conduct Association ICoCA This webinar ‘Human Rights & Human Resources: Challenges… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Return of Great-Power Proxy Wars
The Return of Great-Power Proxy Wars Frank Hoffman and Andrew Orner September 2, 2021 Commentary If the United States fights with China or Russia, what type of war will it be?… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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9/11’s Border Legacy: Razor Wire, “Smart” Surveillance, and Billions in Security Contracts
September 14, 2021 9/11’s Border Legacy: Razor Wire, “Smart” Surveillance, and Billions in Security Contracts by Todd Miller Razor wire and a steel wall in Nogales, Arizona. Photo: Todd Miller. Along… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Homeland Security
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Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – sources
September 13, 202111:28 AM EDTLast Updated 5 days ago Africa EXCLUSIVE Deal allowing Russian mercenaries into Mali is close – sources By John Irish and David Lewis 4 minute read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
France criticises deal bringing Russian mercenaries into Mali
September 15, 20214:46 AM EDTLast Updated 3 days ago World France criticises deal bringing Russian mercenaries into Mali Reuters 1/2 French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian speaks during a news… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PM Dondra keeps Wagner at arm’s length
RUSSIA CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Defence Issue dated 02/09/2021 PM Dondra keeps Wagner at arm’s length Central African Republic prime minister Henri-Marie Dondra. © Gouvernement de Centrafrique Since his appointment in June… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading