PTSD Through the Years: An Overview

Doctors attached the D-word to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder almost immediately. To many people, a “disorder” is a condition that randomly affects some people and not others, or even worse, a “disorder” excuses socially inappropriate behavior (e.g., I don’t have a bad temper, I have intermittent explosive disorder).  Medically, “disorder” basically means “unknown.” Schizophrenia was once considered a disorder. Now, …

UN to Address Basic Needs in Iraq

The six-year Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) project to improve access to clean water and food security in parts of Iraq will cost an estimated $39 million. “The Iraqi government, represented by the Ministry of Environment, has today achieved an important accomplishment by obtaining funding from the Green Climate Fund to implement SRVALI project in coordination with FAO,” stressed Environmental …

Turks Attack Kurds in Syria

The long-running Syrian Civil War refuses to end as Turkish warplanes struck Kurdish strongpoints in Syria in retaliation for an attack on a state-affiliated defense company. The National Intelligence Organization targeted numerous “strategic locations” used by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party — the PKK — or by Syrian Kurdish militia that are affiliated with the militants, the Anadolu Agency reported. The …

Private Military Contractors and Their Financial Futures

Although many contractor-intensive wars in Asia and Europe are winding down, a key observer believes that the PMC industry’s worldwide value will reach $326.38 billion by 2032 The private military services market is experiencing notable growth driven by heightened global security concerns and the increasing need for specialized defense solutions. Integral to addressing evolving security challenges, private military services play …

Lawmakers Mull PMC Expansion in Ukraine

Zelenskyy ally Serhiy Hryvko introduced a bill in parliament that would expand the use of private military contractors in the war-torn country, both now and later. The legislation primarily targets the post-war period, aiming to address challenges associated with demobilization, including concerns about unregistered weapons, unemployment, and security risks. It proposes PMCs as potential employers for veterans, offering a path …