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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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Tag Archives: David Isenberg
The Perils of Privatizing Intelligence
The Perils of Privatizing Intelligence By David Isenberg Ever since former Booz Allen Hamilton contractor Edward Snowden started revealing national Security Agency documents earlier this year there has been renewed debate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Learned About the Business of War
What Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Learned About the Business of War By Drake Bennett November 21, 2013 (Clarifies Matthew Devost’s institutional affiliation and restores a quote shortened during editing, both… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Somalia and the PMSC Market
By David Isenberg If you have spent any time following the news about Somali piracy the past several years you are likely aware that private security contractors have been used to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraq IG: U.S. Taxpayers Likely to See Bill for Post-Assad Syria
Iraq IG: U.S. Taxpayers Likely to See Bill for Post-Assad Syria By Steven Nelson August 29, 2013 Members of the local Syrian community rally against the United States’ involvement in Syria,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper?
Defense Contractors Are Private Contractors Really Cheaper? By David Isenberg July 23, 2013 Add a Comment The Washington Post Insurgents attack a contractor convoy hauling supplies for U.S. troops in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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From Booz Allen to James Bond
July 11, 2013 By David Isenberg From Booz Allen to James Bond With all the recent news about Edward Snowden and his leaks about National Security Agency surveillance programs the role… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The NRA is Desthpicable
I try not to refer to George Orwell’s book 1984 too often, for the simple reason, that given the times we live in, where any twit can say anything without fear… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putting Credibility Into a Code of Conduct
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Putting Credibility Into a Code of Conduct Posted: 01/28/2013 11:37 am For those who are familiar with what was once Blackwater,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Lawbreakers at War: How Responsible Are They?
Military Justice Lawbreakers at War: How Responsible Are They? By David Isenberg Jan. 18, 2013 US Army / Time Life Pictures / Getty Images Japanese commander Tomoyuki Yamashita surrenders to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Security Contractor training. Not!
Is this how a security contractor trains? No, LOL, but one can dream. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register