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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: Training
U.S. Veterans Start a ‘Resistance Academy’ in Ukraine. Will It Backfire?
U.S. Veterans Start a ‘Resistance Academy’ in Ukraine. Will It Backfire? American combat troops have come out of retirement to train Ukrainians in the fight against Putin’s forces. And nobody knows… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Air Support: DOD Has Increased Its Use of Contracts to Meet Training Requirements
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Human Rights & Human Resources: Challenges & Opportunities Training Private Security Personnel
Human Rights & Human Resources: Challenges & Opportunities Training Private Security Personnel 186 views May 19, 2021 International Code of Conduct Association ICoCA This webinar ‘Human Rights & Human Resources: Challenges… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
At Least Seven Colombians in Haiti Assassination Received US Training
American and Colombian soldiers stand during multinational military exercises at the Tolemaida Air Base in Tolemaida, Colombia, Jan. 26, 2020. (photo: Ivan Valencia/Getty Images) At Least Seven Colombians in Haiti Assassination… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombian Ex-Soldiers Implicated in Haiti Assassination Received U.S. Military Training
July 15, 2021 2:07PM ET Colombian Ex-Soldiers Implicated in Haiti Assassination Received U.S. Military Training The Pentagon said a review of its training databases found that the former troops “participated in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Was There a Bone Saw?’ How Trump Helped the Saudis Whitewash the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Then president Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty) ‘Was There a Bone Saw?’ How Trump Helped the Saudis Whitewash the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi By Michael… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Major Trump Donor Owned Security Firm That Trained Khashoggi Killers
Human rights activist Rebecca Vincent, who also serves as director of international campaigns for Reporters Without Borders, left, carries a poster as the court resumes the trial of 26 accused officials… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Operatives who killed Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training in the US, New York Times reports
Operatives who killed Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi received training in the US, New York Times reports Lauren Frias and Azmi Haroun 15 hours ago People hold posters picturing Saudi journalist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Saudi Operatives Who Killed Khashoggi Received Paramilitary Training in U.S.
Saudi Operatives Who Killed Khashoggi Received Paramilitary Training in U.S. The training, approved by the State Department, underscores the perils of military partnerships with repressive governments. A memorial service for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Pilot dies after military contract aircraft crashes after take off from Air Force base near Vegas
Pilot dies after military contract aircraft crashes after take off from Air Force base near Vegas A pilot has died after an aircraft operated by a military contractor out of Nellis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading