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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
Central African Republic: French Implicated in Russian Journalists’ Murder
Central African Republic: French Implicated in Russian Journalists’ Murder 18 June 2019 By Oman Mbiko Bangui — THE fingering of individuals with French connections in the murder of three Russian journalists… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN? February 7, 2019by Arthur Boutellis Troops stand guard as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrives in Mali in August… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Reassessing private military and security company (PMSC) ‘competition‘ in civil war: lessons from Sierra Leone
Journal Small Wars & Insurgencies Volume 30, 2019 – Issue 3 Reassessing private military and security company (PMSC) ‘competition‘ in civil war: lessons from Sierra Leone Christopher M. Faulkner , Joshua… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan’s Tragic Role in Yemen’s Civil War
Sudan’s Tragic Role in Yemen’s Civil War June 24, 2019 Giorgio Cafiero 1 Comment Sudanese forces in Yemen by Giorgio Cafiero Yemen’s Houthi rebellion poses no threat to Sudan’s security or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Documents Suggest Russian Contractor Key Figure for Kremlin in Africa
Documents Suggest Russian Contractor Key Figure for Kremlin in Africa ByJamie Dettmer June 12, 2019 09:28 AM FILE – Angola’s President Joao Lourenco, left, speaks to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Vladimir Putin-linked businessman urged Sudan crackdown, leaked documents show
Vladimir Putin-linked businessman urged Sudan crackdown, leaked documents show Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly wrote to Omar al-Bashir urging him to follow Russian advice to face down protesters. Credit: REUTERS/Pool Roland Oliphant, Senior… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Leaked documents reveal Russian effort to exert influence in Africa
Leaked documents reveal Russian effort to exert influence in Africa Illustration: Guardian Design Exclusive: Kremlin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin leading push to turn continent into strategic hub, documents show by Luke Harding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nigerian Army and the situation after the Mercenary Consulting
Nigerian Army and the situation after the Mercenary Consulting The crisis on ISIS-affiliated groups started when the RAM capability of Mercenarism stroke over them, but politically, the Nigerian government couldn’t maintain… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Boko Haram changing tactics after the STTEP’s actions
Boko Haram changing tactics after the STTEP’s actions After STTEP International training and operations in Nigeria, Boko Haram changed its tactics. The paradigm of the Terrorist groups are changing in general,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Exploring the Necessity of Private Military Companies in the Fight against Insurgency in Nigeria
Exploring the Necessity of Private Military Companies in the Fight against Insurgency in Nigeria You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
