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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
Turkish mercenaries’ confessions: Fighting in Libya in exchange for Turkish promises to them
Turkish mercenaries’ confessions: Fighting in Libya in exchange for Turkish promises to them On Aug 24, 2020 Press reports monitored the state of discontent and resentment among the Syrian mercenaries who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Syrian mercenaries wonder about fate after Libya ceasefire
Syrian mercenaries wonder about fate after Libya ceasefire – the Investigative Journal Aug 23 2020 10:30 Gmt+3 Last Updated On: Aug 24 2020 07:41 Gmt+3 Fayez al-Sarraj, prime minister of Libya’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mission Essential, LLC
Mission Essential, LLC B-418767: Aug 31, 2020 Highlights View Decision View Decision (PDF, 12 pages) DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Many dead’ in fourth raid on Mozambique’s Mocimboa da Praia
‘Many dead’ in fourth raid on Mozambique’s Mocimboa da Praia By Peter Fabricius• 28 June 2020 A large group of insurgents — presumed to be from the Isis-affiliated Al Sunnah wa Jama’ah… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Role of Russian Private Military Contractors in Africa
The Role of Russian Private Military Contractors in Africa It is no secret that Moscow is increasingly utilizing so-called “private military contractors” (PMCs) to pursue foreign policy objectives across the globe,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military and Security Companies and the Political Marketplace in Mogadishu
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Private Military and Security Companies in Somalia
Nisar Majid Jethro Norman August 27th, 2020 Private Military and Security Companies in Somalia 0 comments | 1 shares Estimated reading time: 7 minutes 1 Shares Source: Jethro Norman. Bancroft, GardaWorld,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN experts report highlights role of private military and security companies in immigration management
UN experts report highlights role of private military and security companies in immigration management A new UN experts report shines light on the role of private military and security services in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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In Russia, Mercenaries Are a Strategic Tool
In Russia, Mercenaries Are a Strategic Tool Companies like the Wagner Group fill in certain security blanks. By Ridvan Bari Urcosta – August 31, 2020 Belarusian intelligence has accused Russia of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private sources … Starting transfer of 1st batch of Syrian mercenaries to Azerbaijan
Private sources … Starting transfer of 1st batch of Syrian mercenaries to Azerbaijan On Aug 29, 2020 Special sources told our agency on Friday that the Turkish occupation began to transfer… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading