Blackwater Worldwide

Blackwater Worldwide, now known as Academi, is a private security company founded in 1997. It provides armed security, training, and logistical support primarily for governments, military, and corporations. Often hired for high-risk situations like conflict zones or protective services, Blackwater has been involved in controversial incidents, leading to public scrutiny. Its role is to supplement governmental security needs with specialized, private personnel, operating under contractual agreements rather than official military or police forces. The company’s work blurs the lines between military and civilian security, emphasizing the privatization of certain aspects of national security and crisis management.