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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- 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: Asia
South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops
South Korea looks to outsource military base security to private firms as man power drops Facing troop shortages, the Defense Ministry is studying whether private security firms can take over rear-area… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sri Lanka calls for compensation for mercenaries killed in Russia
Sri Lanka calls for compensation for mercenaries killed in Russia Jun 28, 202411:46 AM Sri Lanka has called for payment of compensation for 17 Sri Lankans killed in action in Russia,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Casualties, Russia, Ukraine
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From Eelam War Heroes to Disposable Mercenaries: Sri Lankan Combatants Fighting in the Ukrainian War
From Eelam War Heroes to Disposable Mercenaries: Sri Lankan Combatants Fighting in the Ukrainian War 04 Jun 2026 – 449 The onset of the Ukrainian war in 2014 created… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Matthew VanDyke and Sons of Liberty International (SOLI)
On June 3 2026 I came across this article: “”Matthew VanDyke reveals US-based mastermind behind hiring mercenaries in Myanmar Officials have saiid” I subsequently tasked Claude AI, the following guidance: “draft… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Matthew Vandyke, US ‘Mercenary,’ Being Held by Indian Authorities Under Anti-Terror Law
Matthew Vandyke, US ‘Mercenary,’ Being Held by Indian Authorities Under Anti-Terror Law Katherine Schaffstall Mar 19, 2026 0 Matthew VanDyke/X American national Matthew VanDyke is being held by Indian authorities after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries At The Frontier: Dissecting An Emerging Regional Security Challenge In South And Southeast Asia – Analysis
Mercenaries At The Frontier: Dissecting An Emerging Regional Security Challenge In South And Southeast Asia – Analysis April 29, 2026 0 Comments By Md. Himel Rahman FacebookTwitterEmailFlipboardMastodonLinkedInShare Two years earlier, while the author was conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) for … Continue reading