{"title":"Jeremy Scahill","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Jeremy Scahill, a renowned investigative journalist and author whose insightful books delve into complex topics within the realms of history and military. Scahill's works are pivotal for readers who are keen to understand the nuanced dynamics of modern warfare and the intricate operations of private military companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most celebrated books, \u003cem\u003eBlackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a deep dive into the controversial world of private military companies, focussing on Blackwater USA (now Academi). With meticulous detail, Scahill unveils the influence such entities wield in international conflicts, sparking important discussions about accountability and ethics in warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield\u003c\/em\u003e, Scahill ventures further into the shadows of covert operations and targeted killings, numerous aspects that have redefined global conflict in the 21st century. This gripping narrative exposes the hidden side of America's War on Terror, punctuated by exhaustive research and firsthand accounts, making it a compelling read for those wanting to understand the global impact of these clandestine operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Scahill's writing is not just informative but presents a critical analysis of contemporary military policies. His books are essential reading for those interested in exploring the intricate layers of power, politics, and warfare in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dirty-wars-by-jeremy-scahill-9781846688515","title":"Dirty Wars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this story from the frontlines of the undeclared battlefields of the War on Terror, Jeremy Scahill exposes America's new approach to war: fought far from any declared battlefield, by units that do not officially exist, in thousands of operations a month that are never publicly acknowledged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Afghanistan and Pakistan to Yemen, Somalia and beyond, Scahill speaks to the CIA agents, mercenaries and elite Special Operations Forces operators. He goes deep into al Qaeda-held territory in Yemen and walks the streets of Mogadishu with CIA-backed warlords. We also meet the survivors of night raids and drone strikes, including families of US citizens targeted for assassination by their own government, who reveal the shocking human consequences of the dirty wars the United States struggle to keep hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirty Wars\u003c\/em\u003e provides a harrowing account of America's covert operations and the complexities of modern warfare. Jeremy Scahill's investigation unveils the grim realities faced by those living in the shadows of these hidden conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46520585126124,"sku":"9781846688515","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13612603482845.jpg?v=1748995200"},{"product_id":"blackwater-by-jeremy-scahill-9781846686528","title":"Blackwater","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Blackwater USA, the private army that the US government has quietly hired to operate in international war zones and on American soil. Its contacts run from military and intelligence agencies to the upper echelons of the White House; it has a military base, a fleet of aircraft, and 20,000 troops. Since September 2007, the firm has been hit by a series of scandals that, far from damaging the company, have led to an unprecedented period of expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised and updated edition includes Scahill's continued investigative work into one of the outrages of our time: the privatisation of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848551813356,"sku":"9781846686528","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13592733482845.jpg?v=1758986939"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jeremy-scahill.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}