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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force By Abubakar Siddique March 21, 2012 Time is running out for companies operating in Afghanistan to make the switch from private security firms to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
LEAKED STRATFOR EMAILS: The US Government Sent Blackwater Veteran To Fight With Rebels In Libya And Syria
LEAKED STRATFOR EMAILS: The US Government Sent Blackwater Veteran To Fight With Rebels In Libya And Syria Michael Kelley | Mar. 20, 2012, 11:06 AM The former director of the security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Multilevel Regulation of Military and Security Contractors: The Interplay between International, European and Domestic Norms
Multilevel Regulation of Military and Security Contractors: The Interplay between International, European and Domestic Norms (Studies in International Law) [Hardcover] Christine Bakker (Editor), Mirko Sossai (Editor) Book Description Publication Date: February… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan security firm ban stirs Western fears
19 March 2012 Last updated at 20:38 ET Afghanistan security firm ban stirs Western fears Foreign diplomats are doubtful that the APPF is ready to assume its responsibilities Continue reading the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17445638 20 March 2012 Last updated at 08:16 ET Britons freed in Afghanistan after weapons arrest The men had been held in prison in Kabul Related Stories Western fears as Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan wants private soldiers out
Afghanistan wants private soldiers out by The Canadian Press – Story: 72610 Mar 18, 2012 / 11:00 am The Afghan government is giving companies extensions ranging from a few weeks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas
CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas by John Hackwood London, Abu Dhabi, Karachi, Bin Qasim, Dahej, Suez, Malta, Port Said, Suez, Goa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraq bans security firms on oil fields
Security Industry Iraq bans security firms on oil fields Baghdad has banned foreign security contractors from major oil fields being developed by international companies but the order may find be hard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Change Contract Oversight
Change Contract Oversight Cost of Governance Hampers Progress Mar. 18, 2012 – 03:44PM | By DEAN PEEBELS, MARK VALERIO and ANDREW GREEN With the Pentagon and its suppliers looking at potential… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Thousands of U.S. Civilians in Middle East Vulnerable to Iran Retaliation
Thousands of U.S. Civilians in Middle East Vulnerable to Iran Retaliation Tens of thousands of Americans in the Middle East–not just Israelis–are potentially vulnerable to Iranian retaliation for attacks on its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading