Mercenary

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Is the US ready for the rising tide of mercenaries?

June 16, 2020Military

War is getting sneakier. And mercenaries could be changing war in ways that the US might not be prepared for.

US responds to deadly attack at Iraq base

December 30, 2019Conflict & Justice

Mercenary Simon Mann

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq

August 15, 2013Global Politics

US to Hire 5,000 Contractors to Protect Americans in Iraq

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

United Arab Emirates Hires Blackwater Founder

August 15, 2013

Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater Worldwide has found work for his new company, Reflex Responses, helping to build a mercenary army for the United Arab Emirates. There are questions about the legality about such a project – an American training foreign soldiers without the U.S.’s approval. Kateri Carmola, an associate professor of political philosophy at Middlebury […]

Contractors and ‘Trigger Pullers’ Head to Afghanistan

August 14, 2013Global Politics

There are more private contractors than American troops in Afghanistan. To find out more about their roles, The Takeaway speaks with author Jeremy Scahill and Doug Brooks, president of the International Peace Operations Association.

Blackwater may get the boot as Iraqi security

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

If the Blackwater contract is not renewed next year, the big question is, who will rush in to fill the security vacuum? Joining us for some answers is Washington Post foreign correspondent Steve Fainaru.

Blackwater barred from Iraq

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The World’s Katy Clark reports on the Iraqi government’s decision to bar US security contractor. Blackwater provides security for US diplomats. Iraqi officials accuse the company of improper conduct and excessive use of force.

Blackwater posters

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Faith shares her thoughts on the new inspirational posters being sold by private security firm Blackwater.