Armed Conflicts

Violence on Eve of Iraq Vote Violence on Eve of Iraq Vote

Will sectarianism trump secular nationalism? Chalabi, and Iran, hopes so.

Mar 3, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

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 / Laura Flanders

Security Contractors Set Sights on Haiti Security Contractors Set Sights on Haiti

Jeremy Scahill discusses how Haiti's earthquake creates the perfect environment for security contractors to intervene and take advantage of the lawless state.

Jan 21, 2010 / Countdown

Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam

Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?

Dec 22, 2009 / Aram Roston

The ACORN Standard The ACORN Standard

A growing number of lawmakers are starting to ask: if ACORN's federal funding should be under intense scrutiny, why aren't the billions of dollars going to out-of-control contracto...

Oct 14, 2009 / Jeremy Scahill

Rohrabacher to Iraqis: Be More Grateful! Rohrabacher to Iraqis: Be More Grateful!

The House Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight met today to discuss issues of sovereignty and stability in Iraq ranging from the country's longst...

Sep 17, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Another KBR Rape Case Another KBR Rape Case

In the wake of Jamie Leigh Jones's highly publicized charges, a woman comes forward with new allegations of a brutal sexual assault and cover-up at a KBR camp in Iraq.

Apr 3, 2008 / Feature / Karen Houppert

Obama’s Mercenary Position Obama’s Mercenary Position

He calls private security forces "unaccountable" but may use them in Iraq. Meanwhile, Clinton wants to ban them. UPDATED

Feb 27, 2008 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

Cashing In on Terror Cashing In on Terror

What a boondoggle 9/11 has been for the merchants of war.

Oct 31, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer

Making a Killing Making a Killing

Who will mete out justice for America's merchants of death?

Sep 27, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

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