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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
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Tag Archives: Venezuela
Trump Admin Planning to Use Private Mercenaries to Shield Oil Plunder Efforts in Venezuela
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to hire private military contractors—including possibly the notorious mercenary Erik Prince—to provide security as the US works to plunder Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. Continue reading
Venezuela Oil Security Under Trump May Fall On Private Contractors: ‘SEALs, Green Berets and Ninjas’
Venezuela Oil Security Under Trump May Fall On Private Contractors: ‘SEALs, Green Berets and Ninjas’ The push to restart investment has been met resistance from large oil companies, including ExxonMobil’s CEO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Mercenary Influencer: The Mercenary Who Botched a Maduro Coup Is Lying Low in Florida
The Mercenary Influencer: The Mercenary Who Botched a Maduro Coup Is Lying Low in Florida Brendan Borrell and Christopher Solomon Bloomberg Businessweek July 2020 It focuses on Jordan Goudreau, a former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries
Opinion – Venezuela op highlights Cuba’s long history of exporting mercenaries Arturo McFields, opinion contributor Jan 14, 2026 The 32 Cuban mercenaries killed while protecting Nicolas Maduro are more than just a footnote… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
White House insiders knew of 2020 Venezuela coup in advance, files show
White House insiders knew of 2020 Venezuela coup in advance, files show By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed The Grayzone Nov 13, 2025 Documents released by a federal court provide new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change?
Are Mercenaries a Way to Split the Difference on Regime Change? A new proposal for “dealing with” Venezuela’s dictator has its own perils. October 3, 2024 • Commentary By Doug Bandow This… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Opening Night: Men of War
Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:30 PM EST Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center Theater Men of War Documentary Opening Night: Men of War. An insider account of the failed 2020 coup in Venezuela… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US Mercenary Behind Failed Venezuela Coup Is Going Hollywood
US Mercenary Behind Failed Venezuela Coup Is Going Hollywood Documents reveal Jordan Goudreau, the ex-Green Beret behind the ‘Operation Gideon’ fiasco, has started a company called Gofast Productions. by Ben Makuch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Venezuela sought to swap Americans for Maduro ally
Venezuela sought to swap Americans for Maduro ally By JOSHUA GOODMAN October 28, 2021 1 of 2 FILE – In this Sept. 9, 2021 file photo, pedestrians walk near a poster… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Dumbest Aspects of the Apparent Coup Attempt in Venezuela
venezuela May 5, 2020 The Dumbest Aspects of the Apparent Coup Attempt in Venezuela By Matt Stieb Venezuelan authorities patrol where the alleged attack took place outside Caracas. Photo: Rayner Pena/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading