Category Archives: Afghanistan

Corporate Private Armies in Afghanistan.Regulating Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC) in a ‘Territorial State’

Posted on January 17, 2019 by David Isenberg

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Attorney Seeks Exit from DynCorp Fraud Case for ‘Conflicts’

Posted on January 17, 2019 by David Isenberg

Attorney Seeks Exit from DynCorp Fraud Case for ‘Conflicts’ Posted Jan. 8, 2019, 11:10 AM Conflicts with plaintiffs unresolved, attorney says Withdrawal could be “fatal,” plaintiffs contend An attorney from a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Western mercenaries ready for Syria; Russians already there

Posted on January 15, 2019 by David Isenberg

Western mercenaries ready for Syria; Russians already there Speculation is rampant that US-based ‘Dogs of War’ may engage in Syria and Afghanistan, but Russian competitors are more flexible and aggressive By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan: How Much Longer, To What End?

Posted on January 14, 2019 by David Isenberg

Afghanistan: How Much Longer, To What End? James Durso • Winter 2019 Defense Secretary James Mattis conducts an all call with the men and women of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (Photo: U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump says it’s ‘insane’ that watchdog reports about Afghanistan are released to the public: ‘The public means the enemy’

Posted on January 3, 2019 by David Isenberg

Trump says it’s ‘insane’ that watchdog reports about Afghanistan are released to the public: ‘The public means the enemy’ Christopher Woody Jan 2, 2019, 5:03 PM President Donald Trump and first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The effects of Private Military and Security Companies on local populations in Afghanistan

Posted on January 2, 2019 by David Isenberg

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Trump, Blackwater, and private war

Posted on December 31, 2018 by David Isenberg

Trump, Blackwater, and private war Paul Rogers 24 December 2018 A military drawdown in Syria and Afghanistan is good for America’s enemies – and contractors. President George W Bush and PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince’s Private Air Force – by David Axe and Blue Delliquanti

Posted on December 4, 2018 by David Isenberg

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Northern Virginia men accused of swindling billions from Pentagon

Posted on December 4, 2018 by David Isenberg

Northern Virginia men accused of swindling billions from Pentagon By Keara Dowd | @kgdowd December 2, 2018 1:07 pm WASHINGTON — Three men from Northern Virginia have been charged with defrauding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What are private security companies doing in Afghanistan?

Posted on December 2, 2018 by David Isenberg

What are private security companies doing in Afghanistan? By Reality Check team BBC News 2 December 2018 Image copyright STR/AFP/Getty Images Image caption Staff at Wazir Akbar Khan hospital treated the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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