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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
How the rollout of new Gaza aid system collapsed into chaos
How the rollout of new Gaza aid system collapsed into chaos Sky News has analysed how US mercenaries managed to lose control of an aid distribution centre on its first day… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenary Firm Set To Oversee Gaza Aid For Israel Goes On LinkedIn Hiring Spree
Mercenary Firm Set To Oversee Gaza Aid For Israel Goes On LinkedIn Hiring Spree by Tyler Durden Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 12:45 PM Via Middle East Eye The US private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Who Are the Opaque US Military Contractors Hired to Guard the New Gaza Aid Project?
Who Are the Opaque US Military Contractors Hired to Guard the New Gaza Aid Project? Ben Samuels / Haaretz A group of soldiers. (photo: David Cheskin/PA Images) go to original /… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors
In Gaza, Trump Embraces Private Military Contractors Trump’s first presidency showed that such contractors often come with a bad track record and hidden costs. Global Security US Military Commentary Words: Michael… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US, France propose replacing Israeli army with mercenaries in south Lebanon
US, France propose replacing Israeli army with mercenaries in south Lebanon: Report Lebanon has rejected Israel’s continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will ‘adopt all means’ to bring it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Last Thing Gaza Needs Is Another Blackwater
Citizens in the Sheikh Ajlin neighborhood of Gaza City continue to live in makeshift tents amid the rubble of their houses that were destroyed by Israeli attacks during the cold weather,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Erik Prince Smells Blood in Gaza—And He’s Ready to Cash In
Brief Erik Prince Smells Blood in Gaza—And He’s Ready to Cash In February 6th, 2025 Robert Inlakesh Two private security firms registered in the U.S. have been contracted to oversee operations… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US security contractors in Gaza: What we know so far
US security contractors in Gaza: What we know so far Three private security firms are checking the vehicles of displaced Palestinians returning north during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire Robert Tollast February 10,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza
American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza Former private soldiers say this new way of war — unofficial boots on the ground — could go sideways, while giving governments political… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors
Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fighting Reuters Thu 30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading