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Mercenary

A boy walks near a Soviet-era apartment building, with a tank in the foreground

Is the US ready for the rising tide of mercenaries?

Military

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

The ruins of a bombed base in Iraq.

US responds to deadly attack at Iraq base

Conflict & Justice

Mercenary Simon Mann

Global Politics

Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Contractors in Iraq

Global Politics
The World

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

Conflict & Justice

United Arab Emirates Hires Blackwater Founder

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 […]

The World

Contractors and ‘Trigger Pullers’ Head to Afghanistan

Global 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.

The World

Blackwater may get the boot as Iraqi security

Business, 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.

The World

Blackwater barred from Iraq

Global 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.

The World

Blackwater posters

Arts, Culture & Media

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