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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- 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
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Category Archives: UAE
Project Raven: What Happens When U.S. Personnel Serve a Foreign Intelligence Agency?
By Robert Chesney Monday, February 11, 2019, 8:00 AM Project Raven: What Happens When U.S. Personnel Serve a Foreign Intelligence Agency? DayZero: Cybersecurity Law and Policy Abu Dhabi skyline. (Source: Flickr/Guilhem… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Inside the UAE’s secret hacking team of American mercenaries
Project Raven Inside the UAE’s secret hacking team of American mercenaries Ex-NSA operatives reveal how they helped spy on targets for the Arab monarchy — dissidents, rival leaders and journalists. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UAE used cyber super-weapon to spy on iPhones of foes
UAE used cyber super-weapon to spy on iPhones of foes By Joel Schectman + Christopher Bing Filed Jan. 30, 2019 • WASHINGTON Ateam of former U.S. government intelligence operatives working for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The answer to Saudi Arabia that no one is talking about
Section: Web exclusive The answer to Saudi Arabia that no one is talking about Jack Clayton January 24, 2019 5 min read Countries around the world have struggled to find a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Breaking the mold of small state classification The broadening influence of United Arab Emirates foreign policy through effective military and bandwagoning strategies
Breaking the mold of small state classification The broadening influence of United Arab Emirates foreign policy through effective military and bandwagoning strategies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Assassins for Hire: US Citizens, Israelis, and Palestinians Kill for Money in Yemen
Assassins for Hire: US Citizens, Israelis, and Palestinians Kill for Money in Yemen October 22, 2018 The US-based mercenary company Spear Group, headed by an Israeli and hired by a Palestinian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Exclusive: Interview with an American Mercenary who ran combat ops in Yemen
Exclusive: Interview with an American Mercenary who ran combat ops in Yemen Drone footage obtained by BuzzFeed depicting Dale Comstock moving towards the breach point during a combat mission in Yemen.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UAE hired Israeli mercenary to lead US death squad on Yemen assassination spree
Homepage : In-depth : UAE hired Israeli mercenary to lead US death squad on Yemen assassination spree Sana Uqba UAE hired Israeli mercenary to lead US death squad on Yemen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Former U.S. Special Forces were reportedly hired to kill Yemen’s leaders. Did the government know?
Former U.S. Special Forces were reportedly hired to kill Yemen’s leaders. Did the government know? The carcass of a car reportedly destroyed in an airstrike during clashes near the eastern entrance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What Should We Make of Elite American Mercenaries in Yemen?
What Should We Make of Elite American Mercenaries in Yemen? Simon Frankel Pratt October 23, 2018 Commentary A recent Buzzfeed exclusive reveals that veterans of America’s elite military units, working for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
