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'''''Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army''''' is a book written by |
'''''Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army''''' is a book written by independent journalist [[Jeremy Scahill]], published by Nation Books in 2007, as a history and analysis of [[Blackwater Worldwide|Blackwater USA]], now called Constellis Holdings. It won one of the 2007 [[George Polk Award]]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/19/nyregion/19polk.html|title=Slain Editor Heads List of Polk Award Winners|last=McFadden|first=Robert D.|date=2008-02-19|work=The New York Times|access-date=2018-03-16|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> |
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== Synopsis == |
== Synopsis == |
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The book details the rise of [[Blackwater Worldwide|Blackwater USA]], a [[private military company]], and the growth of security contracting in the [[Iraq War]] and the [[War on Terrorism]]. In the book, Scahill contends that Blackwater exists as a [[mercenary]] force, and argues that Blackwater's rise is a consequence of the |
The book details the rise of [[Blackwater Worldwide|Blackwater USA]], a [[private military company]], and the growth of security contracting in the [[Iraq War]] and the [[War on Terrorism]]. In the book, Scahill contends that Blackwater exists as a [[mercenary]] force, and argues that Blackwater's rise is a consequence of the demobilization of the [[US military]] following the [[Cold War]] and its overextension in [[Iraq]] and [[Afghanistan]]. He argues that the [[2004 Fallujah ambush]] ultimately increased Blackwater's business portfolio. He describes further how Blackwater (at the time of writing) serves in Iraq and Afghanistan like, in his judgement, a [[Praetorian Guard]], protecting top authority figures and enjoying immunity from the usual constraints and regulations on traditional armies. Scahill argues that Blackwater's leadership was motivated by a [[right-wing]] [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] ideology, and that its founder, [[Erik Prince]], has provided significant assistance in that venue. Scahill reports that Blackwater forces were also deployed in [[Sudan]] and in the aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]]. Blackwater is also allegedly present in some parts of India, although no sources confirm this existence. Critiquing the book and Scahill, [[Bruce Bawer]] writes that Scahill has an "unsettling propensity to improve on facts", and that "Throughout Blackwater, Scahill inflates statistics. " <ref>https://www.city-journal.org/article/jeremy-scahill-ideologue</ref> |
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== Media attention == |
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*Scahill appeared at [[DePaul University]] in [[Chicago, IL]] to speak about his book with U.S. Congresswoman [[Jan Schakowsky]] (Democrat) on April 21, 2008. |
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*Scahill appeared on [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]]'s ''[[The Hour (Canadian TV series)|The Hour]]'' with [[George Stroumboulopoulos]] on April 4, 2007 to promote his book. |
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*Scahill appeared on the [[List of The Daily Show guests (2007)#April|April 19, 2007 episode]] of ''[[The Daily Show]]'' with [[Jon Stewart]]. |
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*Scahill appeared on the October 19, 2007, edition of [[PBS]]' ''[[Bill Moyers Journal]]''. |
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*Scahill appeared on [[MSNBC]]'s program ''[[Countdown with Keith Olbermann]]'' on October 30, 2007; and has appeared on ''[[Democracy Now!]]'' as a commentator on Blackwater USA. |
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*Scahill appeared on ''[[Real Time with Bill Maher]]'' on November 2, 2007, March 7, 2008, April 18, 2008, June 5, 2009 and August 21, 2009. |
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*Scahill appeared at [[Ithaca College]] in [[Ithaca, New York]] on December 2, 2008, |
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*Scahill appeared on ''[[Democracy Now!]]'' on August 3, 2010 and talked about the level of violence in Iraq as US troops are preparing to pull out by the end of August 2010. |
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== Editions == |
== Editions == |
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* 2007 U.S. hardcover, Nation Books, ISBN |
* 2007 U.S. hardcover, Nation Books, {{ISBN|978-1-56025-979-4}} |
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* 2007 U.K. hardcover, Serpent's Tail, ISBN |
* 2007 U.K. hardcover, Serpent's Tail, {{ISBN|978-1-84668-630-6}} |
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* 2008 U.S. paperback, Nation Books, ISBN |
* 2008 U.S. paperback, Nation Books, {{ISBN|978-1-56858-394-5}} |
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* The book has been translated into Chinese and Arabic. |
* The book has been translated into Chinese and Arabic. |
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== Reviews == |
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* [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070324.BKBLAC24/TPStory/Entertainment Review of ''Blackwater''] from the [[Globe and Mail]] (requires subscription to view entire article) |
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*[http://rwor.org/a/087/blackwater-review-en.html Book review] in ''Revolution'', May 6, 2007. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/2007/200703/20070314.html CBC interview] with Scahill about the book |
*[http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/2007/200703/20070314.html CBC interview] with Scahill about the book |
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*[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8992128 NPR interview] with Scahill about the book |
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*[http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07 |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070411045842/http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07%2F03%2F20%2F1337226 Democracy Now! interview] with Scahill about the book |
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*[http://www.hcss.nl/en/publication/389/The-Strategic-Contractor---Iraq,-Blackwater-and-Pr.html The Strategic Contractor - op-ed 19 Sept 2007 by The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies] |
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*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/32291727#32291727 Blackwater's Dark Side Exposed] - video news report by ''MSNBC'' |
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*[http://www.democracynow.org/2009/8/5/in_explosive_allegations_ex_employees_link In Explosive Allegations, Ex-Employees Link Blackwater Founder to Murder, Threats] - video by ''Democracy Now!'' |
*[http://www.democracynow.org/2009/8/5/in_explosive_allegations_ex_employees_link In Explosive Allegations, Ex-Employees Link Blackwater Founder to Murder, Threats] - video by ''Democracy Now!'' |
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* Human Rights First; [http://www.humanrightsfirst.info/pdf/08115-usls-psc-final.pdf Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity (2008)] |
* Human Rights First; [https://web.archive.org/web/20100508152055/http://www.humanrightsfirst.info/pdf/08115-usls-psc-final.pdf Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity (2008)] |
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| Author | Jeremy Scahill |
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| Sprache | Englisch |
| Series | Politics |
| Publisher | Nation Books |
Publication date | February 15, 2007 |
| Publication place | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 464 |
| ISBN | 1-56025-979-5 |
| OCLC | 84897494 |
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| LC Class | DS79.76 .S322 2007 |
Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army is a book written by independent journalist Jeremy Scahill, published by Nation Books in 2007, as a history and analysis of Blackwater USA, now called Constellis Holdings. It won one of the 2007 George Polk Awards.[1]
Synopsis
The book details the rise of Blackwater USA, a private military company, and the growth of security contracting in the Iraq War and the War on Terrorism. In the book, Scahill contends that Blackwater exists as a mercenary force, and argues that Blackwater's rise is a consequence of the demobilization of the US military following the Cold War and its overextension in Iraq and Afghanistan. He argues that the 2004 Fallujah ambush ultimately increased Blackwater's business portfolio. He describes further how Blackwater (at the time of writing) serves in Iraq and Afghanistan like, in his judgement, a Praetorian Guard, protecting top authority figures and enjoying immunity from the usual constraints and regulations on traditional armies. Scahill argues that Blackwater's leadership was motivated by a right-wing Republican ideology, and that its founder, Erik Prince, has provided significant assistance in that venue. Scahill reports that Blackwater forces were also deployed in Sudan and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Blackwater is also allegedly present in some parts of India, although no sources confirm this existence. Critiquing the book and Scahill, Bruce Bawer writes that Scahill has an "unsettling propensity to improve on facts", and that "Throughout Blackwater, Scahill inflates statistics. " [2]
Editions
- 2007 U.S. hardcover, Nation Books, ISBN 978-1-56025-979-4
- 2007 U.K. hardcover, Serpent's Tail, ISBN 978-1-84668-630-6
- 2008 U.S. paperback, Nation Books, ISBN 978-1-56858-394-5
- The book has been translated into Chinese and Arabic.
References
- ^ McFadden, Robert D. (2008-02-19). "Slain Editor Heads List of Polk Award Winners". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
- ^ https://www.city-journal.org/article/jeremy-scahill-ideologue
External links
- CBC interview with Scahill about the book
- NPR interview with Scahill about the book
- Democracy Now! interview with Scahill about the book
- Blackwater Founder Implicated in Murder by Jeremy Scahill, The Nation, August 4, 2009
- In Explosive Allegations, Ex-Employees Link Blackwater Founder to Murder, Threats - video by Democracy Now!
- Human Rights First; Private Security Contractors at War: Ending the Culture of Impunity (2008)