$6 Billion on Iraq Mercs is Just the Start (blog.wired.com)

Since 2003, the U.S. has spent at least $6 billion for the services of over 300 private security firms in Iraq. That's a lot of guards and guns. But here's the kicker: Demand for private security will go up, not down, as U.S. forces draw down in Iraq.

Tags: iraq,mercenaries,contractors

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