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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: Russia
‘There’s no one to help’: Russian mercenary industry’s toll on families
‘There’s no one to help’: Russian mercenary industry’s toll on families As Russia seeks to increase influence abroad, woman who lost ex-husband in Syria tells of fight for compensation Andrew Roth… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
FULLTEXT – Russia’s use of semi-state security forces: the case of the Wagner Group
Russia’s use of semi-state security forces: the case of the Wagner Group Kimberly Marten Pages 181-204 | Received 10 Oct 2018, Accepted 27 Feb 2019, Published online: 26 Mar 2019 ABSTRACT… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin’s private army is trying to increase Russia’s influence in Africa
Putin’s private army is trying to increase Russia’s influence in Africa Central African Republic (CNN) — There’s nothing secret about Russia’s presence in the Central African Republic. The streets are plastered… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian “Contractors” In the Service of the Kremlin
SPECIAL REPORTS Date: 14 August 2019 Russian “Contractors” In the Service of the Kremlin Since 2014, the Russian Federation has seen an increase in the number of operations performed by private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
CNN exposes secret private military group that does Putin’s bidding around the world
CNN exposes secret private military group that does Putin’s bidding around the world Published on August 12, 2019 By Matthew Chapman On Monday, CNN reporter Clarissa Ward explained the shadowy operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
My Son’s Father Was Killed While Reporting on a Private Russian Militia. I’m Still Waiting for Justice
My Son’s Father Was Killed While Reporting on a Private Russian Militia. I’m Still Waiting for Justice Journalist Irina Gordienko poses in the headquarter of the newspaper Novaya Gazeta in Moscow… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Meet ‘Oleg,’ the chain-smoking former Wagner mercenary
CNN Meet ‘Oleg,’ the chain-smoking former Wagner mercenary Duration: 04:19 8/13/2019 Wagner has become one of the most famous private Russian military companies on the planet. Now one of its former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Moscow targets US journalists with smear campaign and harassment
Moscow targets US journalists with smear campaign and harassment August 14, 2019 ABC Home » J.J. Green » Moscow targets US journalists… J.J. Green | @JJGreenWTOP August 14, 2019, 4:44 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Propaganda Targets CNN Reporter Following Exclusive Reporting on Country’s Secret Army in Africa
Russian Propaganda Targets CNN Reporter Following Exclusive Reporting on Country’s Secret Army in Africa By Connor Mannion Aug 14th, 2019, 2:12 pm 172 Comments A CNN reporter said she was targeted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries and the Wagner Group: What’s Old Is New Again
Mercenaries and the Wagner Group: What’s Old Is New Again Opinion – August 19, 2019 By Jose Miguel Alonso-Trabanco The existence of mercenary units – understood as professional fighting forces at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading