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
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
Obama’s Expanding Covert Wars Obama’s Expanding Covert Wars
The Obama administration has dramatically expanded the use of special operations forces across the globe, from Iran to Bolivia to Yemen. They've been "empowered more under thi...
Jun 4, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Who Runs The Secret ‘Black Jail’ at Bagram? Who Runs The Secret ‘Black Jail’ at Bagram?
A new report suggests that the interrogation facility is run by a little-known unit of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
May 14, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Gen. McChrystal Questioned About Secret Assassination Teams Gen. McChrystal Questioned About Secret Assassination Teams
The top commander in Afghanistan, who's spent his career in the shadow world of special ops, revealed little, but it was still fascinating.
May 13, 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
Tracking Drone Strikes and Private Spies Tracking Drone Strikes and Private Spies
Two online databases provide a window into the world of private spooks and the undeclared US airwar in Pakistan.
May 13, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Obama on Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan: “I Am Accountable” Obama on Civilian Deaths in Afghanistan: “I Am Accountable”
The president made the statement during a press conference with Hamid Karzai. But is it true?
May 12, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill
Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan Lifting the Veil on US Troops in Pakistan
"The deaths of three American soldiers in a Taliban suicide attack on Wednesday lifted the veil on United States military assistance to Pakistan." So began a Feb 4th pie...
Feb 9, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders