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- 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
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Tag Archives: Syria
How a 4-Hour Battle Between Russian Mercenaries and U.S. Commandos Unfolded in Syria
How a 4-Hour Battle Between Russian Mercenaries and U.S. Commandos Unfolded in Syria ImageUnited States F-22 stealth fighter jets above Syria, where the prospect of Russian military forces and American troops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US and Russia Compete to Privatize Syrian War
US and Russia Compete to Privatize Syrian War May 21, 2018 Russian private military contractors in Syria by David Isenberg Periodic media attention has focused on private military security companies in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Battle of Khasham
Battle of Khasham Connected to: United States Syrian Civil War Syrian government From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Battle of Khasham Part of Syrian Civil War and Deir ez-Zor offensive (September 2017–March… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian top brass slams Ukraine’s spy agency for ‘spinning tales’ about Varyag cruiser
Russian top brass slams Ukraine’s spy agency for ‘spinning tales’ about Varyag cruiser Military & Defense April 18, 18:18 UTC+3 The cruiser is neither meant for nor built for the transportation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s mercenaries and a campaign of misinformation
Russia’s mercenaries and a campaign of misinformation Published on March 4, 2018 by Lima Charlie A little over a month ago, on February 7, U.S. forces reportedly engaged pro-Syrian government forces,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Use of Armed Contractors in Syria Gives the U.S. Leverage
Mikhail Klimentyev/Pool Photo via AP, File Russia’s Use of Armed Contractors in Syria Gives the U.S. Leverage By James Durso April 27, 2018 In February, U.S. strikes reportedly killed a large… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
An experimental playground: The footprint of Russian private military companies in Syria
CommentaryMiddle EastWar An experimental playground: The footprint of Russian private military companies in Syria Opinion Editor February 17, 2018 7 minutes read Facebook Twitter Google+ Reddit Share via Email Print By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The detainee repeatedly participated in the transfer of Wagner mercenaries to Syria on ships also loaded with heavy weapons and ammunition. SBU –
The detainee repeatedly participated in the transfer of Wagner mercenaries to Syria on ships also loaded with heavy weapons and ammunition. SBU – Photo from UNIAN SBU – Photo from UNIAN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Fighters in Syria Transported through Georgian Airspace
Russian Fighters in Syria Transported through Georgian Airspace According to a non-governmental study, Russia illegally uses Georgian airspace to transport troops between Syrian and Russian territory. The airspace violations are mainly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DoD Acknowledges Private Security Contractors in Syria
DoD Acknowledges Private Security Contractors in Syria Private security contractors are necessary because deployed uniformed personnel are a precious commodity needed to perform the “inherently governmental functions”only they can do. Intelligence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading