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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
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- 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
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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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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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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
Security Contractors Remain Central to Operations Across Africa and the Middle East
Security Contractors Remain Central to Operations Across Africa and the Middle East April 29, 2026 | The Danger Zone Russia’s state-linked Africa Corps continues to replace the former Wagner Group footprint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What it’s like Living and Working in Kuwait as a U.S. Military Contractor
What it’s like Living and Working in Kuwait as a U.S. Military Contractor April 27, 2026 | Contractor Life KUWAIT — For over two decades, Ali Al Salem Air Base—nicknamed “The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading