Historical

ISOA and many of our Member companies have long been a supporters of the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), an extraordinary institution founded in...

by Christopher T. Mayer, COL USA RET Although mercenaries, international volunteers and other non-state armed groups have been a feature of armed conflict throughout history,...

From H-Net, Humanities and Social Sciences Online, H-Diplo section: Kollars on Van Puyvelde, Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability Author: Damien Van Puyvelde Reviewer: Nina A. Kollars Damien Van...

The History of Diplomacy discussion group at H-Net includes a fascinating discussion and book reviews of Andrew Gawthorpe.  To Build as Well as Destroy:  American...

So how did ‘contingency contracting’ work in World War II? The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command has a full book on the topic...

ISOA and ISOA’s members have an image problem. At its worst, the ISOA is perceived as promoting the interests of mercenaries and the military-industrial...