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    They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help

    Published on by David Isenberg

    They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help >> Bhadra Sharma, The New York Times Published: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Updated: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Gurkha… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul

    Published on by David Isenberg

    AP National News By Associated Press Published August 18, 2021 10:36 PM Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Linkedin The Latest: Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul The Associated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue Tweet Published August 23. 2021 02:45PM America’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, culminating with the Biden administration’s chaotic handling of the ongoing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    When did mercenaries become contractors?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    When did mercenaries become contractors? Comments By Paul Campos On August 23, 2021 I’m pretty sure the answer is shortly after September 11, 2001. As best I can recall, the first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off Expert Reviews By Jayanta Kalita August 20, 2021 Thanks to the US,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The war in Afghanistan was a huge victory — for the military-industrial complex

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The war in Afghanistan was a huge victory — for the military-industrial complex After 20 years, the Taliban are back in power. But for the defense industry, that massive failure was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The plight of Afghan security contractors highlights the legal and moral risks of outsourcing war

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The plight of Afghan security contractors highlights the legal and moral risks of outsourcing war August 24, 2021 10.43pm EDT Author Anna Powles Senior Lecturer in Security Studies, Massey University Disclosure statement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince offering to fly people out of Kabul for $6,500 each

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Erik Prince offering to fly people out of Kabul for $6,500 each By Mychael Schnell – 08/25/21 11:11 AM EDT Erik Prince, the founder and former CEO of the security contractor previously… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Military analysts blaming the collapse of Afghan military on Military Contractors departure

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Military analysts blaming the collapse of Afghan military on Military Contractors departure Post Date: 6 hours ago | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone REPORT FOREIGN POLICY — Military analysts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Guards at Kabul embassy told they are ineligible for UK protection

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Guards at Kabul embassy told they are ineligible for UK protection Exclusive: 125-strong team hired through outsourced contractor given informal notice they no longer have jobs British citizens and dual nationals… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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