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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: United Nations
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN?
Are Mercenaries Friends or Foes of African Governments and the UN? February 7, 2019by Arthur Boutellis Troops stand guard as Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, arrives in Mali in August… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Provision of Armed Guard Security Services for UNCC Garowe, Puntland- Somalia
United Nations Development Programme Procurement Notices View Notice RE-ADVERTISEMENT- Provision of Armed Guard Security Services for UNCC Garowe, Puntland- Somalia Procurement Process : ITB – Invitation to bid Office : UNDP… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The roles and functions of private security companies in UN Peace Missions – a critical analysis
The roles and functions of private security companies in UN Peace Missions – a critical analysis You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Swiss rules on mercenaries – gold standard abroad, flawed at home
Swiss rules on mercenaries – gold standard abroad, flawed at home This content was published on May 17, 2019 5:05 PM May 17, 2019 – 17:05 (Keystone) United Nations experts welcome Switzerland’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Preliminary observations of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries at the conclusion of its visit to Switzerland (13-17 May 2019)
Preliminary observations of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries at the conclusion of its visit to Switzerland (13-17 May 2019) Bern, 17 May 2019 Today, a delegation of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Switzerland: ‘Initiatives to regulate private military and security companies internationally must be matched domestically’
Switzerland: ‘Initiatives to regulate private military and security companies internationally must be matched domestically’ French | German BERN (17 May 2019) – Switzerland has an excellent record in establishing and supporting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UN expert group on the use of mercenaries to visit Switzerland
UN expert group on the use of mercenaries to visit Switzerland French GENEVA (9 May 2019) – A delegation of the United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
On guard: North Korean private security and the UN
On guard: North Korean private security and the UN by Andrea Berger | May 23, 2017 | 1 Comment Malaysian-North Korean relations have been imploding since the assassination of Kim Jong… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) in UN-led Peacekeeping Operations : The UN’s Role as an Employer and a Regulator
Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) in UN-led Peacekeeping Operations : The UN’s Role as an Employer and a Regulator You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Private Parts: The Private Sector and U.S. Peace Enforcement
Private Parts: The Private Sector and U.S. Peace Enforcement Erik Grossman Introduction Debates about peacekeeping policy in the United States arise whenever there is a new administration or crisis to consider.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading