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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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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- Resource curse alive and well in Afghanistan - Antony Loewenstein on $488 Million Investment in Afghanistan’s Oil, Mining & Gas Industry at Risk
- Il Boom dei contractors in Africa – SURIYA HABIBATI on Mozambique: Hydrocarbon companies deny security deal with Erik Prince – AIM
Monthly Archives: June 2012
South Africa: Salient Features of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill
Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane/Pretoria) South Africa: Salient Features of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Bill By Sabelo Gumedze, 18 June 2012 According to the latest figures, there are over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DoD Doing Less Business With GSA Supply Schedules
Federal Times June 18, 2012 Pg. 6 DoD Doing Less Business With GSA Supply Schedules By Sarah Chacko The General Services Administration’s federal supply schedules program offers government agencies rock-bottom prices… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Defense Of DCAA
Federal Times June 18, 2012 Pg. 20 In Defense Of DCAA Regarding the June 11 editorial, “DCAA must balance quality and quantity — and soon,” you neglected to consider important points… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chapter 12 Redux
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Chapter 12 Redux Posted: 06/15/2012 4:33 pm Back in April I wrote about a U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Contractors run U.S. spying missions in Africa
Contractors run U.S. spying missions in Africa By Craig Whitlock, Published: June 14 ENTEBBE, Uganda — Four small, white passenger planes sit outside a hangar here under a blazing sun, with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Companies, Intelligence, Logistics
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Contractors play central role in State-run mission in Iraq
Contractors play central role in State-run mission in Iraq Friday – 6/15/2012, 10:04am ET By Jack Moore @jmooreWFED The State Department entered new ground in Iraq on Jan. 1, taking on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ASIS International Receives ANSI Approval for PSC.2 Conformity Assessment Standard
ASIS International Receives ANSI Approval for PSC.2 Conformity Assessment Standard Thursday, June 14th 2012 ASIS International (ASIS), the preeminent organization for security management professionals worldwide, received ANSI approval for its standard,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions (DFARS Case 2011-D023)
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions (DFARS Case 2011-D023) [Federal Register Volume 77, Number 116 (Friday, June 15, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 35883-35887] From the Federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Investigating CACI International Inc. on Behalf of its Shareholders – CACI
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is Investigating CACI International Inc. on Behalf of its Shareholders – CACI By Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Published: Thursday, Jun. 14, 2012 – 5:40 am NEW YORK,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon Extends Kenya, Djibouti Military Support Contract
06/11/2012 Pentagon Extends Kenya, Djibouti Military Support Contract The U.S. Dept. of Defense says it awarded a no-bid military facility support contract in Africa as a critical move in support of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
