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- 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
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Category Archives: Africa
‘Blackwater Air’ Is Back, and Flying for U.S. Special Forces
‘Blackwater Air’ Is Back, and Flying for U.S. Special Forces A corporate descendant of the notorious guns-for-hire firm just got a $204 million contract to support American troops in Africa. David… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Transcom Awards 3 Firms Air Transportation Service Contracts Worth $518M Total
Transcom Awards 3 Firms Air Transportation Service Contracts Worth $518M Total Dominique Stump February 7, 2017 Contract Awards, News 127 Views The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded three companies separate contracts worth a combined $518.1… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Boko Haram
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Boko Haram Eeben Barlow February 1, 2017 Africa, Central Africa, Features, Security, Southern Africa Smoldering cars and buildings product of a suicide bombing attempt… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Instant Air Force: The Creation of the CIA’s Air Unit in the Congo, 1962
The Instant Air Force: The Creation of the CIA’s Air Unit in the Congo, 1962 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Gambia’s President Is Paying Mercenaries To Help His Cause After Shocking Election Defeat
Gambia’s President Is Paying Mercenaries To Help His Cause After Shocking Election Defeat “Jammeh is ready to fight to the teeth and spend money to stay in power,” said an ex-Liberian soldier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Involvement of the private security sector in African conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance operations : final technical report (3 November 2008 – 3 May 2012)
Involvement of the private security sector in African conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance operations : final technical report (3 November 2008 – 3 May 2012) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Soldiers of Misfortune: The Angolan Civil War, the British Mercenary Intervention, and UK policy towards Southern Africa, 1975-6
Soldiers of Misfortune: The Angolan Civil War, the British Mercenary Intervention, and UK policy towards Southern Africa, 1975-6 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa
The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Security Sector Reform in South Sudan
Security Sector Reform in South Sudan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Simon Mann demands his cash back
Simon Mann demands his cash back September 9, 2016 in News, Politics CONVICTED British mercenary Simon Mann has instructed his Zimbabwean lawyer Jonathan Samukange to sue the state to recover the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading