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#11 The Blackwater Massacre

Shawn Ryan Show

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Tactics, Treaties, and Trials

This chapter explores the intimidation tactics employed by the FBI in a high-profile case while analyzing the geopolitical ramifications of the SOFA agreement concerning U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. It highlights the tensions between national security interests and corporate contracts, alongside the political dynamics influencing the prosecution of Blackwater contractors. The discussion sheds light on the intricate balance of diplomacy, legality, and accountability in the context of post-war Iraq leading up to the pivotal 2010 elections.

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