Erik Prince: Accused Navy SEALs Didn’t Abuse Iraqi Prisoner Erik Prince: Accused Navy SEALs Didn’t Abuse Iraqi Prisoner
Blackwater's owner defends the Navy SEALs accused of abusing the alleged Iraqi mastermind of the killing of Blackwater contractors in Fallujah, saying he had broken out of his cuff...
May 4, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Secret Erik Prince Tape Exposed Secret Erik Prince Tape Exposed
A recent speech by Blackwater owner Erik Prince provides a stunning glimpse into his plans and reveals details of previously undisclosed Blackwater activities.
May 4, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
The Mercenary Owners, They Are a Changin’ (Sort of) The Mercenary Owners, They Are a Changin’ (Sort of)
Mercenary giant DynCorp is on the verge of totally changing hands, while Blackwater is selling its private air force.
May 3, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Firm Tied to Israeli Special Forces Wants US Security Contracts in Jerusalem, Iraq, Afghanistan Firm Tied to Israeli Special Forces Wants US Security Contracts in Jerusalem, Iraq, Afghanistan
As the Obama Administration continues the military privatization agenda, a CIA-connected firm and an Israeli-run company named Instinctive Shooting International are looking to cas...
Apr 29, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations
Five Blackwater officials have been indicted on federal weapons violations. Given the company's track record, the charges are small change.
Apr 19, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Kucinich: White House Assassination Policy Is Extrajudicial Kucinich: White House Assassination Policy Is Extrajudicial
The Obama administration's decision to authorize the assassination of a US citizen has been met with silence from most Democrats.
Apr 15, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
The Expanding US War in Pakistan The Expanding US War in Pakistan
Three US special forces soldiers were killed in northwest Pakistan this week, confirming that the US military is more deeply engaged on the ground in Pakistan than previously ackno...
Feb 4, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Video: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim
On September 16, 2007, Blackwater employees killed at least 14 Iraqis in the infamous Nisour Square massacre. The youngest victim was nine-year-old Ali Kinani. In this exclusive in...
Feb 1, 2010 / Video / Jeremy Scahill
Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Blackwater’s Youngest Victim
Nine-year-old Ali Kinani died from a gunshot wound to the head in the Nisour Square massacre. His father may be the one man standing between Blackwater and total impunity.
Jan 28, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Blackwater in Pakistan: Gates Confirms Blackwater in Pakistan: Gates Confirms
In the past two days, both Defense Secretary Robert Gates and a Pakistani senior minister have confirmed that Blackwater is operating in Pakistan.
Jan 22, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill