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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
Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts
Human Trafficking: DOD Should Address Weaknesses in Oversight of Contractors and Reporting of Investigations Related to Contracts GAO-21-546 Published: Aug 04, 2021. Publicly Released: Aug 04, 2021. Jump To Highlights Recommendations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Koui People Of Central African Republic Cry Out Over Russian Mercenaries’ Excesses
Koui People Of Central African Republic Cry Out Over Russian Mercenaries’ Excesses Asides allegedly ransacking the house of the town’s late Sultan Mayor several times, the mercenaries have also taken to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
From Syria to Libya, now Russian mercenaries are a problem for Putin
SCENARIOS / From Syria to Libya, now Russian mercenaries are a problem for Putin Breaking News Kemberly World 7 days ago REPORT SCENARIOS / From Syria to Libya, now Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia/Africa: Wagner, an investigation into Putin’s mercenaries
Putin’s crescendo Russia/Africa: Wagner, an investigation into Putin’s mercenaries In depth This article is part of the dossier: From Russia to Africa: The trail of Wagner By Mathieu Olivier Posted on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
AOC has spent thousands on security, including $4k-plus to ex-Blackwater contractor
AOC has spent thousands on security, including $4k-plus to ex-Blackwater contractor By Jon Levine July 31, 2021 | 12:19pm | Updated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been among the most vocal proponents… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Insecurity Industry
Edward Snowden. (photo: Yuriy Chichkov/Der Spiegel) The Insecurity Industry By Edward Snowden, Edward Snowden’s Substack 28 July 21 The greatest danger to national security has become the companies that claim to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Haiti, a glimpse of a mercenary industry enabled by weak regulation
In Haiti, a glimpse of a mercenary industry enabled by weak regulation 23rd July 2021 The assassination of Haiti’s president by a mercenary hit squad demonstrates the destabilizing effects of privatized… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military Corporation: A Hired Military
Private Military Corporation: A Hired Military From the formation of PMC to the misuse of PMC, all u need to know. by Mohd Uzair June 11, 2021 in World Reading Time:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Number of Private Contractors in Afghanistan Drops Precipitously as Biden Pushes Withdrawal Plan
Number of Private Contractors in Afghanistan Drops Precipitously as Biden Pushes Withdrawal Plan The Biden administration appears to be racing toward a full withdrawal of military support with no clear plan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Recognizing the Rise of the Private Military Contractors
Rcognizing the Rise of the Private Military Contractors Recognizing the Rise of the Private Military Contractors Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF July 23 , 2021 Views: 1448 Comments: 0 “The disjunction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading