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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
Caste: an American complained that Kiev deprives mercenaries of legal status
Caste: an American complained that Kiev deprives mercenaries of legal status June 1st, 2025 23:15 Foreign mercenaries on the Ukraine. Photo: Kai Pfaffenbach / REUTERS An American mercenary complained that Kiev deprives… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison
Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison Mr Bonini arrived in Ukraine in March 2022, where he joined the International Legion and underwent additional military training. News… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth
Exclusive: Trump supporter Prince reaches deal with Congo to help secure mineral wealth By Jessica Donati and Sonia Rolley April 17, 202510:29 AM EDTUpdated a month ago Item 1 of 2… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary
Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary A 50-year-old Uzbek national who joined Russia’s Wagner private military company and fought in Ukraine has been sentenced to prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Military Contractor Reportedly Looking To Send Haitian-American Mercenaries To Fight Gangs
U.S. Military Contractor Reportedly Looking To Send Haitian-American Mercenaries To Fight Gangs Erik Prince has reached a deal with Haiti’s transitional government that also involves operating drones and target gang members… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon
Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon Donald R Rothwell The Australian fighter’s 13-year sentence in occupied Ukraine eliminatesprisoner exchange hopes and leaves Canberra few… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Drone Wars and Dollars: Haiti Hiring Mercenaries To Fight Gangs.
Drone Wars and Dollars: Haiti Hiring Mercenaries To Fight Gangs By Editor– May 29, 2025 The Haitian government has signed a deal to employ mercenaries to fight gangs. Image by Editor.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A Desperate Haiti Turns to Erik Prince, Trump Ally, in Fight Against Gangs
A Desperate Haiti Turns to Erik Prince, Trump Ally, in Fight Against Gangs The Haitian government has signed a contract with Mr. Prince, the private military contractor who founded Blackwater, a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nigeria Arrests 4 Pakistanis, Accuses Foreign Mercenaries Of Training Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists
Nigeria Arrests 4 Pakistanis, Accuses Foreign Mercenaries Of Training Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists Curated By : News Desk News18.com Last Updated:May 30, 2025, 02:28 IST Abubakar noted that foreign mercenaries provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Simon Mann was the go-to guy for military coups and bespoke warfare
Obituary | Green light flashing Simon Mann was the go-to guy for military coups and bespoke warfare The private military contractor, aka mercenary, died on May 8th, aged 72 Photograph: AP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading