War on Terror

The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama The Defense Industry Is Pleased with Obama

Who says the president is failing to show leadership? In one area at least, there's no sign of flag or falter. If anything, the administration's only becoming more forthright. Sad ...

Feb 3, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

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

Tony Blair Channels Piaf: Je Ne Regrette Rien Tony Blair Channels Piaf: Je Ne Regrette Rien

What did Tony Blair know, and when did he know it?

Jan 29, 2010 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan

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

Noted. Noted.

Robert Gates admits that Blackwater is in Pakistan; Air America signs off.

Jan 28, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors

Slide Show: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim Slide Show: Blackwater’s Youngest Victim

The Nation presents images of the aftermath of the Nisour Square massacre, and the father who is trying to hold Blackwater accountable for his son's death.

Jan 28, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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

US Mercenaries Set Sights on Haiti US Mercenaries Set Sights on Haiti

Private firms are jumping at the opportunity to provide 'humanitarian assistance' to Haiti, but what these companies are actually bringing is a 'Shock Doctrine' approach that aims ...

Jan 19, 2010 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Blackwater and ‘The Hurt Locker’ Blackwater and ‘The Hurt Locker’

One of the stars of the widely acclaimed Iraq war film The Hurt Locker has claimed that the filmmakers hired the mercenary firm Blackwater. The producer says they were mercenaries,...

Jan 11, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

Did the CIA Deploy a Blackwater Hit Team in Germany? Did the CIA Deploy a Blackwater Hit Team in Germany?

German prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations that a Blackwater-led CIA team conducted a clandestine operation in Hamburg after 9/11 aimed at assassinating a G...

Jan 8, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

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