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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: Middle East
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
Posted in Middle East, Outsourcing/Privatization
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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
Posted in Legal, Mercenaries, Middle East, Terrorism
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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
Tagged 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
Posted in Companies, Intelligence, Israel, Middle East
Tagged Companies, Intelligence, Israel, Middle East
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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
Posted in Asia, Companies, Ukraine
Tagged Asia, Companies, Libya, Middle East, Ukraine
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From Russian Trap to Ukrainian Captivity: The Journey of a Russian Recruitment Facilitator in Cairo (Part 2)
From Russian Trap to Ukrainian Captivity: The Journey of a Russian Recruitment Facilitator in Cairo (Part 2) Nazlet El-Samman, Giza October 2024 Up on the rooftop of a plain building, set… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Russian Trap: Recruiting Egyptians with the Lure of Money and Nationality (Part 1)
The Russian Trap: Recruiting Egyptians with the Lure of Money and Nationality (Part 1) The safety of Saeed and his colleagues within the trench was compromised when a drone strike targeted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading