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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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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Don’t Fire
Published on March 21st, 2016 | by David Isenberg When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Don’t Fire by David Isenberg The performance of private security contractors (PSCs) working for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DoD Oversight of Private Security Contractors in Iraq Was Sufficient, but Contractors May Not Deter Attacks on Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq Enduring Sites
DoD Oversight of Private Security Contractors in Iraq Was Sufficient, but Contractors May Not Deter Attacks on Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq Enduring Sites You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
According to the government, Raven 23 entered the square, and started shooting
According to the government, Raven 23 entered the square, and started shooting Harrison Thorp March 12, 2016 Evan Liberty of Rochester at his post while working as a Blackwater security guard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Friends, coaches recall a man who could not do what the government says he did
Friends, coaches recall a man who could not do what the government says he did Harrison Thorp March 9, 2016 President George W. Bush surrounded on his visit to Egypt by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The long and twisted prosecution of Evan Liberty and Raven 23
The long and twisted prosecution of Evan Liberty and Raven 23 Harrison Thorp March 6, 2016 Ed Editor’s note: This is the second of a several-part series that will run during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Iraq in 2007, ‘this was an everyday thing’
In Iraq in 2007, ‘this was an everyday thing’ Harrison Thorp March 3, 2016 Editor’s note: This is the first of a several-part series that will run during March highlighting the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security companies in Erbil to face new rules
Private security companies in Erbil to face new rules By Rudaw23/2/2016- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region—The Kurdish government has introduced new rules and regulations for private security companies operating in the region, said… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military ‘Censors’ Book Exposing Poisoning of Troops
US soldier works near a burn pit. (photo: Reuters) Military ‘Censors’ Book Exposing Poisoning of Troops By Ken Klippenstein, Reader Supported News 03 March 16 kyhorse Publishing’s new imprint Hot Books,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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FY2016, 1st Quarter – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
FY2016, 1st Quarter – CONTRACTOR SUPPORT OF U.S. OPERATIONS IN THE USCENTCOM AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
US military burn pits built on chemical weapons facilities tied to soldiers’ illness
US military burn pits built on chemical weapons facilities tied to soldiers’ illness Though the US government disputes it, new evidence shows a link between service in Iraq and Afghanistan and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading