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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- 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
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Private Security Contractor (P.S.C)
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Private Security Contractor (P.S.C) by Bravo Three · April 4, 2012 “You don’t need to ask, you just know. The way he looks, what he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast
Last Updated: Apr 3, 2012 – 2:47:55 AM Somalia Somalia: TFG hires security group to help protect coast 30 Mar 30, 2012 – 1:39:49 AM MOGADISH, Somalia Mar 29 (Garowe Online)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Securing Afghanistan’s Future
April 7, 2012 Securing Afghanistan’s Future Dina Gusovsky International Politics Examiner As US and NATO forces move forward with their plans to withdrawal from Afghanistan, a pivotal question still lingers as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Further Actions Needed to Improve Accountability for DOD’s Inventory of Contracted Services
Further Actions Needed to Improve Accountability for DOD’s Inventory of Contracted Services GAO-12-357, Apr 6, 2012 Highlights View Report (PDF, 44 pages) Additional Materials: Highlights Page (PDF, 1 page) Accessible Text Contact: John… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Intelligence community pushes Hill for more flexibility in contracts
Intelligence community pushes Hill for more flexibility in contracts Washington Business Journal by Jill R. Aitoro, Senior Staff Reporter Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 11:48am EDT The federal intelligence community is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Thunderstruck!: The Blackwater Videos
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Thunderstruck!: The Blackwater Videos Posted: 04/ 9/2012 11:52 am Although the print version of the April 2012 issue of Harper’s magazine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan IG: Security Contractors Screening in Afghanistan Inadequate (SPOT)
Afghanistan IG: Security Contractors Screening in Afghanistan Inadequate (SPOT) April 3, 2012 Almost 90 percent of security personnel hired by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Agency for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Consensus on Afghanistan: Transitioning to the Afghan Public Protection Force Will Cost More
Consensus on Afghanistan: Transitioning to the Afghan Public Protection Force Will Cost More From: Afghanistan Study Group The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) was established in 2008 to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Alaa Ali Case Questions Whether Civilians Should Be Court-Martialed
McClatchy Newspapers (mcclatchydc.com) April 6, 2012 Alaa Ali Case Questions Whether Civilians Should Be Court-Martialed By Michael Doyle, McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Iraqi-born translator Alaa “Alex” Ali never served in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS and INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioners, v. DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS and MICHAEL SCHBOT, Respondents.
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS and INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, Petitioners, v. DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAMS and MICHAEL SCHBOT, Respondents. Civil Action No. 2:10cv592 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading