Blackwater

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The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army

By Jeremy Scahill

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Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill delves into the rise of Blackwater USA, a private military company, exploring its significant influence in Iraq and Afghanistan. The book investigates how Blackwater emerged as a powerful force in global military operations, raising questions about the privatization of war and government accountability. Through detailed research, Scahill highlights the ethical and political implications of outsourcing military services.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in uncovering the hidden world of private military contractors and how they operate within modern conflicts. It provides a detailed investigation into the rise of a powerful private army and its impact on global warfare, making it a compelling read for those fascinated by military strategy and history.

Blackwater

This revised and updated edition includes Scahill's continued investigative work into one of the outrages of our time: the privatisation of war.

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Meet Blackwater USA, the private army that the US government has quietly hired to operate in international war zones and on American soil. Its contacts run from military and intelligence agencies to the upper echelons of the White House; it has a military base, a fleet of aircraft, and 20,000 troops. Since September 2007, the firm has been hit by a series of scandals that, far from damaging the company, have led to an unprecedented period of expansion.

This revised and updated edition includes Scahill's continued investigative work into one of the outrages of our time: the privatisation of war.

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Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill is praised for its meticulous research and gripping narrative, providing a powerful argument against the privatisation of military forces. Reviewers commend Scahill's investigative journalism, describing the book as explosive and revelatory. It is highlighted as an essential read for understanding how public funds have been used to build a private corporate army under the Bush Administration, raising critical concerns about democracy and military practices.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846686528

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 July 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 560

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Education & Reference History & Military Jeremy Scahill Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jeremy Scahill is an unembedded, international journalist. He has covered the war in Iraq; the downfall of Milosevic s government in Serbia; the role of the Chevron oil corporation in the massacre of protesting villagers in the Niger Delta; and the involvement of mercenaries in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. He was among the only western reporters to gain access to the Abu Ghraib prison when Saddam Hussein was in power. Scahill has won numerous journalism awards. Blackwater is his first book.

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