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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Middle East
He Was a Blackwater Mercenary. Here’s Why He’s Worried about the Board of Peace.
More Perfect Union He Was a Blackwater Mercenary. Here’s Why He’s Worried about the Board of Peace. Jared Kushner has a scheme to profit off world peace — and Gaza is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SONS OF SINAI-/ ABNAA SINAI business profile
The group has since expanded into contracting, industrial development, real estate, tourism, security, and — most consequentially — border logistics at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
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Tagged Companies, David Isenberg, Egypt, Middle East
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SADAT: Turkey’s Wagner Group
Turkey’s use of private military actors has become an increasingly important—if opaque —feature of its foreign policy toolkit. Among these, SADAT International Defense Consultancy stands out as a quasi-official instrument that blurs the line between state policy and deniable coercion. Continue reading
Jordan Confirms Two Citizens Killed After Being Recruited into Russia’s Army, Calls on Moscow to Stop
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fuad Majali stated that recruiting Jordanian citizens to serve in foreign armies constitutes a violation of both Jordanian law and international law, and places citizens’ lives at serious risk.
Majali urged Jordanians to report any attempts to recruit them into the Russian army and warned against engaging with such offers.
He said Jordan is calling on Russian authorities to stop recruiting Jordanian nationals and to end the service of any Jordanian already enlisted. The ministry said it will pursue all available measures to halt the practice.
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Posted in Casualties, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine
Tagged Casualties, Middle East, Russia, Ukraine
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Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran
Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran Global Guardian says it has evacuated more than 4,000 Americans from the Middle East since US and Israel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gulf states turn to private foreign military specialists amid Iran attacks
Gulf states turn to private foreign military specialists amid Iran attacks Iranian strikes on Gulf Arab countries prompt them to reevaluate their defence capabilities Smoke plumes billowing in Dubai after a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Tunisian mercenary sentenced to 55 years for fighting in Syria
Tunisian mercenary sentenced to 55 years for fighting in Syria A Tunisian appeals court has upheld a 55-year prison sentence against Bilal Al-Shawashi, a leader of the “Ansar al-Sharia” group, after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show
Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show Draft resolution seeks to shield board members and security forces from potential prosecution for work in Gaza Cate Brown… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Control, Israel, Legal, Middle East
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Employ mercenaries against these pirates
Employ mercenaries against these pirates 11 Apr 2026 THE “ceasefire” has not restored freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for shipping of neutral countries. Suggestions for achieving this include… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In new peace, US firms will help Israel spy on and target Gazans
In new peace, US firms will help Israel spy on and target Gazans The presence of Palantir and Dataminr at the new US military compound in Israel offers a glimpse of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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