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Marko Arčabić's avatar

This was a surprise, does Erik regret selling Blackwater? Considering what it became.

I remember a time when PMC’s were thought to be a future…is it still possible?

Thank you

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curious2plus2's avatar

What are your thoughts on Elon musk and doge in terms of transparency and the impact it could have on spending for private military contracts?

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The Wood Owl's avatar

When he was CEO of Blackwater how did they choose and vet clients/operations? Was there a framework to decide which would be taken on that measured factors such as risk, reward and public perception?

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Jo Brinn's avatar

If you had the power to reform the private military industry, what changes would you implement to ensure both effectiveness and ethical standards?

How can the industry adapt to a new world order where warfare is becoming increasingly hybrid—part diplomacy, military, and cyber?

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jeremy f's avatar

When you watch the news, what are the main things you think the (old and new) media misunderstand about war?

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PAUL MARSHALL's avatar

Hi Erik, if Vance or another republican can follow for 4 or 8 years after trump - can the “old uniparty network” of pelosi, shumer, clintons, mcconnel , graham etc actually be extinguished to allow a rounded, “as fair as is practical” new crop of politicians to evolve?

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TheBlues's avatar

It seems the "dogs of war" have been with us since Xenophon and his 10,000. Given the size and international impact of Blackwater, do you feel any affinity with this warrior-philosopher and trans-national historic figure...or maybe Wagner Group?

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ShortSlaphead's avatar

I hope you'll get the chance to talk about what a private military contractor does and under what circumstances.

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Arved von Brasch's avatar

Why did Letters of Marque fall out of fashion? It seems to me that mercenary groups today basically operate in similar ways.

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