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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tag Archives: Africa
After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want
After Ukraine: The peace dividend Africa does not want The end of the Ukraine war would flood the global market with surplus weapons, fighters and drone expertise—much of which may end… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Fighters Could Pose Threat to Africa After Ukraine
Russian Fighters Could Pose Threat to Africa After Ukraine Weapons and mercenaries likely would pour into continent By ADFJuly 14, 20264 Mins Read The ever-evolving use of drones has been a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Private Military Companies May Become a Security Threat to Their Hosts in Africa
As the U.S. reassesses its policy on foreign aid and takes a turn from value-based cooperation to trade-focused policy towards Africa, Russia’s repurposing of PMCs could influence African nations as they consider future governance options. Russian PMCs, now more aligned with the Kremlin’s agenda and less focused on profit and equipped with a full suite of subversive capabilities, could help steer their African hosts away from the U.S. and impede African progress toward economic prosperity. Continue reading
Wagner’s Opioid Empire: How Tramadol Trafficking Fuels Russian Mercenary Networks in Central Africa
Wagner’s Opioid Empire: How Tramadol Trafficking Fuels Russian Mercenary Networks in Central Africa July 13, 2026 The illicit tramadol trade linking India and the Central African Republic (CAR) has evolved into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
WSJ: Wagner Group mercenaries still in the Central African Republic have built a drug empire around the tramadol trade
WSJ: Wagner Group mercenaries still in the Central African Republic have built a drug empire around the tramadol trade July 13, 2026, 2:53 am Source: The Wall Street Journal The Wagner Group mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
High on tramadol: How opioid empire is powering Wagner’s African operations
High on tramadol: How opioid empire is powering Wagner’s African operations Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in the Central African Republic are dosing fighters with a highly addictive painkiller before battle, as part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central african Republic
Malicious markets: Mapping the violent criminal ecosystem in the Central African Republic Jun 2026 by Ruben De Koning, Nathalia Dukhan – GI-TOC An in-depth study of the predatory trades and networks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals
Russian Mercenaries Profiting From Central African Republic’s Conflict Economy, New Report Reveals July 11, 2026 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum Key Takeaways Wagner Group Deeply Embedded in CAR’s Conflict Economy —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue?
Russia is spreading new fakes about “Ukrainian mercenaries” in Africa: what goals does the Kremlin pursue? Stopfake 18:43, 11 july 2026 AI translation The Center for Countering Disinformation stated that Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries
Erik Prince contractors deployed in Eastern Congo as Rwanda accuses DRC of using mercenaries 02/11/202611 February, 2026 Blackwater founder Erik Prince deployed private security contractors to support Democratic Republic of Congo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading