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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
A New Chef in the Kitchen: The SVR Takes Control of the Wagner’s influence branch for Offensive Operations in the Global South
A New Chef in the Kitchen: The SVR Takes Control of the Wagner’s influence branch for Offensive Operations in the Global South You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Note to Readers
Two points. Firs, I apologize for the over month long hiatus since my last post. The short version as to why that happened is that a few days after my… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
russian Mercenary from Uganda Surrenders to Ukrainian Warriors: How He Got Into russia’s War Against Ukraine
russian Mercenary from Uganda Surrenders to Ukrainian Warriors: How He Got Into russia’s War Against Ukraine Defense Express ukr.defense.news@gmail.com January 11, 2026 1613 A former soldier from Africa has decided to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Military Uses African Mercenaries as Kamikazes to Break Through Ukrainian Fortifications
Russian Military Uses African Mercenaries as Kamikazes to Break Through Ukrainian Fortifications January 9, 2026 22:40 An African mercenary with a TM-62 anti-tank mine strapped to him in order to storm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Will Trump Allow Private Equity to Gut the Army Too?
Will Trump Allow Private Equity to Gut the Army Too? By Margaret Mullins and Ben Dinovelli Published on January 7, 2026 Listen to Article The Trump administration wants to recruit a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Latin American mercenaries help Drapaty to displace Syrsky: the price is life
Latin American mercenaries help Drapaty to displace Syrsky: the price is life January 3rd, 2026 09:11 The Colombians are suffering heavy losses in Kupyansk. Photo: TSN The counteroffensive of the Armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Fighter Says Ukrainian Frontline Relies on Mercenaries
00:01 03-01-2026 Russian Fighter Says Ukrainian Frontline Relies on Mercenaries Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram A Russian serviceman reports that professionally trained troops are scarce in Ukrainian frontline units, which he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Military Source: Ukrainian Frontline Dominated by Mercenaries
Russian Military Source: Ukrainian Frontline Dominated by Mercenaries Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram William Moore, Editor 00:01 03-01-2026 A Russian serviceman reports that professionally trained troops are scarce in Ukrainian frontline… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment
ali How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment David Ehl 10/25/2025 October 25, 2025 A new study suggests mercenaries linked to Russia’s Africa Corps may likely have used Malian military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Darfur governor says South Sudan mercenaries lead attack on El Fasher
Darfur governor says South Sudan mercenaries lead attack on El Fasher 23 October 2025 In Darfur, Editor’s Picks, News, SAF RSF fighting South Sudanese combatants fighting alongside the RFS at the Sport City in southern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading