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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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Category Archives: China
Dorian Barak’s resignation from Frontier Services Group board June 2024
Created with Claude AI “Tell me about Dorian Barak resignation from Frontier Services Group board June 2024“ 6/2/2026, 1:29 AM EST Here’s what the public record shows about Barak’s departure: The official… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How China’s PMSCs Are Rewriting Global Security
How China’s PMSCs Are Rewriting Global Security Situation Reports – March 19, 2026 By Alexandria Virginski FacebookWhatsAppSnapchatRedditCopy LinkEmailShare Chinese private military and security companies (PMSCs) are emerging as a critical, yet… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries
Beijing has made a request to Ukraine regarding captured Chinese mercenaries Viktoria Lytovchenko Читати українською Source: online.ua Official Beijing asks Ukraine to guarantee humane treatment of Chinese citizens who fought in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged
The Joint Staff explained why the captured Chinese mercenaries have not yet been exchanged UA NEWS 04 May 2026 15:44 Two Chinese citizens who fought on the side of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinese mercenaries, Russian desperation
Editorial: Chinese mercenaries, Russian desperation By Republican-American Editorial Board May 7, 2025 “Wang and Zhang” may sound like the name of a comedy team, but when they made international headlines about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prigozhin’s Wagner Myth percolating the Great Firewall of China
Research Article Prigozhin’s Wagner Myth percolating the Great Firewall of China Alessandro Arduino & Rong Yuan Published online: 31 Jul 2025 Full Article Figures & data Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Access Without Troops: The Rise of Private Security in Southeast Asia
Access Without Troops: The Rise of Private Security in Southeast Asia How China uses private military and security companies to protect its investments By Amara Thiha Southeast Asia June 20, 2025… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
02/19/2025
Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar by Maung Kavi February 19, 2025 in Myanmar-China Watch Reading Time: 2 mins read Port facilities at a Chinese-owned oil refinery on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Boots On the Ground: What Chinese Private Security Contractors Do in Central Asia
Source: Getty commentary Boots On the Ground: What Chinese Private Security Contractors Do in Central Asia And how they adapted to local market demands and security challenges. by Odil Gafarov Published on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Guns For Hire: Private Security and Mercenary Industries in China and Russia
Guns For Hire: Private Security and Mercenary Industries in China and Russia By: Sergey Sukhankin, Peace Ajirotutu February 3, 2025 11:31 AM Age: 1 week (Source: Topwar.ru and RT, compiled on Canva) Executive Summary:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
