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Now, That’s Chutzpah!

Now, That’s Chutzpah! September 24, 2014 by David Isenberg   Follow @vanidan @vanidan An Iraqi traffic policeman inspecting a car destroyed by a Blackwater security detail in al-Nisoor Square in Baghdad, Iraq.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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South Sudan Chaos Halts Ex-Blackwater CEO’s Refinery Plan

South Sudan Chaos Halts Ex-Blackwater CEO’s Refinery Plan By Ilya Gridneff May 23, 2014 As the former head of U.S. security company Blackwater USA, Erik Prince thrived in war zones like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Erik Prince and Bubblin Crude: “Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea”

February 5, 2014  Erik Prince and Bubblin Crude: “Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea”   By David Isenberg If you have been following the news recently you would have seen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Prince of Blackwater heads to Africa

The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com Prince of Blackwater heads to Africa Erik Prince, who made a fortune in Iraq thanks to his politically connected and controversial Blackwater military contractor, is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Middle East: The world’s playground for the privatization of war

The Middle East: The world’s playground for the privatization of war James M. Dorsey Mar 21, 2024 Hello and welcome to the Turbulent World with me, James M. Dorsey, as your… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

An American Mercenary Resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The UN recently linked Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, to a shady mercenary deal in the Democratic Republic of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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State Sovereignty and Private Military and Security Companies in Australia

State Sovereignty and Private Military and Security Companies in Australia Natalie McLean First published: 22 May 2023 https://doi.org/10.1111/ajph.12893 Sections Abstract Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) as active participants within global… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Whose security is it? Elitism and the global approach to maritime security in Africa

Whose security is it? Elitism and the global approach to maritime security in Africa Ifesinachi Marybenedette Okafor-Yarwood & Freedom C. Onuoha Pages 946-966 | Received 22 Aug 2022, Accepted 09 Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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To Escalate, or Not to Escalate? Private Military and Security Companies and Conflict Severity

To Escalate, or Not to Escalate? Private Military and Security Companies and Conflict Severity Nicholas Lees & Ulrich Petersohn Pages 2622-2645 | Received 01 Nov 2020, Accepted 24 May 2021, Published online:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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China’s mercenaries in Africa: A Growing Threat or a Strategic Partner?

China’s mercenaries in Africa: A Growing Threat or a Strategic Partner? Chinese security companies operate in an increasing number of African countries where Beijing projects are being implemented. by Military Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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