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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
China’s ‘no-limits’ partnership with Russia shaken by mutiny
China’s ‘no-limits’ partnership with Russia shaken by mutiny By Ann Scott Tyson Staff writer June 27, 2023 | Beijing Soon after Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Public records map Wagner Group’s Hong Kong connections
Public records map Wagner Group’s Hong Kong connections The city continues to operate as a haven for murky shell companies and illicit transactions. By Gigi Lee and Fong Tak Ho for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sudan conflict: how China and Russia are involved and the differences between them
China has been contributing peacekeepers to the UN mission in Sudan for years. Xinhua/Alamy Stock Photo Sudan conflict: how China and Russia are involved and the differences between them Published: June 8,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa?
Flashpoints | Security | East Asia Will China’s Private Security Companies Follow the Wagner Group’s Footsteps in Africa? As the controversial Russian mercenary group is diverting its attention to Ukraine, China’s PSCs have a window… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What the Wagner Mutiny Means for China in Africa
What the Wagner Mutiny Means for China in Africa When it comes to increasing its security footprint abroad, Beijing is facing a conundrum in reconciling Maoist doctrine with contemporary reality. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How China sees Russia’s Wagner fiasco
How China sees Russia’s Wagner fiasco Russia claims short-lived rebellion will not impact the war in Ukraine but many in China are not so sure by Cherry Hitkari July 19, 2023… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinese PSCs in South Asia: The Case of Pakistan
Chinese PSCs in South Asia: The Case of Pakistan By: Sergey Sukhankin July 14, 2023 12:09 PMAge: 1 week Executive Summary Being the central pillar of Beijing`s Belt and Road Initiative… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinese Private Security Companies in Latin America
Chinese Private Security Companies in Latin America The expanding presence of China-based companies in Latin America, and the security problems they have experienced there, creates an inherent demand for Chinese private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinese PSCs in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Anglophone Africa
Chinese PSCs in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Anglophone Africa By: Sergey Sukhankin May 19, 2023 04:32 PMAge: 1 month Executive Summary China`s strategic interests in Sub-Saharan Africa are diverse and,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Flight training for Chinese military pilots targeted in latest US export crackdown
Flight training for Chinese military pilots targeted in latest US export crackdown By Karen Freifeld June 12, 20231:16 PM EDTUpdated 3 days ago U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
