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Academi, formerly known as Blackwater and Blackwater Worldwide, is an American private military contractor founded on December 26, 1996, by former Navy SEAL officer Erik Prince. It was renamed Xe Services in 2009, and was again renamed to Academi in 2011, after it was acquired by a group of private investors.
Explore the enduring legacy of Blackwater, a cornerstone in the private military contractor sector, and its profound impact on global security. Founded by Erik Prince, Blackwater rapidly became a key player in the field of private security, embodying American entrepreneurial spirit and a staunch commitment to national security.
Oct 2, 2007 · Outsourcing the war to private military contractors such as Blackwater has shattered the United States' moral authority and its ability to win wars like that in Iraq.
Blackwater’s legal and ethical issues are widely known, but how did they get to where they were in the first place? And how did they fare in the aftermath? The Beginning. Blackwater USA began in 1997 by Al Clark and Erik Prince.
Jun 9, 2014 · Four former guards from the security firm Blackwater Worldwide are facing trial in the killings of 14 Iraqi civilians and the wounding of 18 others.
Dec 23, 2020 · Analysts, experts and attorneys who have filed suit in the past against the Blackwater contractors said they feared these pardons would do lasting damage to the perception of U.S. integrity in...
News about Blackwater Worldwide, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
