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 / Press Room
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 / Countdown
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 / 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 / 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 / The Nation on Grit TV
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 / GRITtv
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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Jeremy Scahill