Security contractors

Government Hasn’t Learned From Blackwater Mistakes Government Hasn’t Learned From Blackwater Mistakes

The private defense operation formerly known as Blackwater—now called Xe—has cleaned up its act about as much as BP has cleaned up the Gulf, says Jeremy Scahill.

Jun 25, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Of Gen. Stanley McChrystal and Blackwater (UPDATED) Of Gen. Stanley McChrystal and Blackwater (UPDATED)

There's no doubt, McChrystal was rightly relieved of his duties. But in the end, it was his words--not his actions--that sunk his ship. Blackwater's ship of misconduct, crime and m...

Jun 24, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Obama Administration Keeping Blackwater Armed and Dangerous in Afghanistan Obama Administration Keeping Blackwater Armed and Dangerous in Afghanistan

Indictments, investigations and scandals have not stopped the State Department from giving Blackwater another $120 million contract for "diplomatic security" in Afghanist...

Jun 19, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Jeremy Scahill Talks Minerals, Wikileaks and Blackwater with Laura Flanders Jeremy Scahill Talks Minerals, Wikileaks and Blackwater with Laura Flanders

In the market for a private army? Jeremy Scahill says you can probably buy Blackwater from Erik Prince for cheap.

Jun 15, 2010 / Nation in the News / The Nation on Grit TV

Is Blackwater’s Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates?

Is Blackwater’s Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates? Is Blackwater’s Erik Prince Moving to the United Arab Emirates?

With Blackwater's top deputies indicted on federal charges and the company up for sale, rumors are swirling that Prince is preparing to bolt to a country with no extradition treaty...

Jun 15, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater for Sale Blackwater for Sale

Blackwater has announced the infamous mercenary company is for sale. Will this include the CIA assassination business and the company's forward operating bases in Afghanistan?

Jun 8, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Bipartisan Mercs?: Blackwater Hires Powerful Democratic Lobbyist Bipartisan Mercs?: Blackwater Hires Powerful Democratic Lobbyist

Stuart Eizenstat was a power player in the Clinton and Carter administrations. Now he's a lobbyist for George W Bush's favorite mercenary company.

May 14, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Help Wanted: Blackwater is Hiring Marksmen, Lawyers, Kitchen Attendants and Housekeepers Help Wanted: Blackwater is Hiring Marksmen, Lawyers, Kitchen Attendants and Housekeepers

More than 35 exciting job opportunities have opened up at the infamous mercenary company.

May 13, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape

In a rare audio recording obtained by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, Erik Prince, owner of Blackwater, reveals his future plans for the mercenary army.

May 4, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Finally, a Verdict on Blackwater’s Nisour Square Shooters

Finally, a Verdict on Blackwater’s Nisour Square Shooters Finally, a Verdict on Blackwater’s Nisour Square Shooters

Accountability for the massacre in Iraq is a start—but we should also be talking about reducing reliance on private military contractors.

Oct 29, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors

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