Category Archives: David Isenberg

    What Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Learned About the Business of War

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    What Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Learned About the Business of War By Drake Bennett November 21, 2013   (Clarifies Matthew Devost’s institutional affiliation and restores a quote shortened during editing, both… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Somalia and the PMSC Market

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    By David Isenberg If you have spent any time following the news about Somali piracy the past several years you are likely aware that private security contractors have been used to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?

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    Defense Contractors Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?   By David Isenberg   July 23, 2013    Add a Comment The Washington Post   Insurgents attack a contractor convoy  hauling supplies for U.S. troops in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    From Booz Allen to James Bond

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    July 11, 2013 By David Isenberg From Booz Allen to James Bond With all the recent news about Edward Snowden and his leaks about National Security Agency surveillance programs the role… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The NRA is Desthpicable

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    I try not to refer to George Orwell’s book 1984 too often, for the simple reason,  that given the times we live in, where any twit can say anything without fear… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Putting Credibility Into a Code of Conduct

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Putting Credibility Into a Code of Conduct Posted: 01/28/2013 11:37 am For those who are familiar with what was once Blackwater,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lawbreakers at War: How Responsible Are They?

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      Military Justice Lawbreakers at War: How Responsible Are They? By David Isenberg   Jan. 18, 2013 US Army / Time Life Pictures / Getty Images Japanese commander Tomoyuki Yamashita surrenders to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Security Contractor training. Not!

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    Is this how a security contractor trains? No, LOL, but one can dream. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    So Tell Us What You Really Think

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ So Tell Us What You Really Think Posted: 01/15/2013 4:58 pm For all the commentary, opinions, fulminations, debate and demagoguery that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Thinking of Suing a Private Military Contractor? There May Be a Way…

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      Defense Contractors Thinking of Suing a Private Military Contractor? There May Be a Way… By David Isenberg   Jan. 07, 2013     Getty Images Follow @TIME   Even if you’re… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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