Monthly Archives: September 2012

Pirates and privateers: managing the Indian Ocean’s private security boom

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  Pirates and privateers: managing the Indian Ocean’s private security boom James Brown   |   12 September 2012   |   Analysis   The fight against Somali-based pirates is becoming a private battle as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Would Al Say? Putting the Federalist Back in Federal Contracting

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ What Would Al Say? Putting the Federalist Back in Federal Contracting Posted: 09/12/2012 2:48 pm In a previous post I discussed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Joe Biden’s Uncounted Angels

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Joe Biden’s Uncounted Angels Posted: 09/11/2012 10:29 am If you weren’t listening closely you might have missed it but last week,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FIGHTING PIRATES; BATTLE ON THE HIGH SEAS

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ABC News Transcript September 7, 2012 Friday SHOW: NIGHTLINE 11:45 PM EST FIGHTING PIRATES; BATTLE ON THE HIGH SEAS ANCHORS: CYNTHIA MCFADDEN REPORTERS: DAN HARRIS (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA USA) (Off-camera) Well… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Representative John Tierney calls on Pentagon to consider banning contracts with N.C. military firm

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Representative John Tierney calls on Pentagon to consider banning contracts with N.C. military firm By Bobby Caina Calvan Globe Staff September 11, 2012 WASHINGTON — Representative John Tierney on Tuesday called… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Brazilian company in charge of stadium security during World Cup

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BBC Monitoring Latin America – Political Supplied by BBC Worldwide Monitoring September 6, 2012 Thursday Private Brazilian company in charge of stadium security during World Cup Text of report by prominent,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Home Office fears over G4S asylum deal

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The Guardian (London) – Final Edition September 10, 2012 Monday Home Office fears over G4S asylum deal Alan Travis, Home affairs editor GUARDIAN HOME PAGES; Pg. 7 Home Office ministers have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Olympic security chief: Contractor failed until last minute to disclose venue guard problems

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Olympic security chief: Contractor failed until last minute to disclose venue guard problems By Associated Press, LONDON — Britain’s Olympic security chief says the private contractor that was unable to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prison Privatization and the Efficiency Myth

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NationofChange / Op-Ed Published: Tuesday 11 September 2012 A revolving door is inefficient, so too is cronyism. Christopher Petrella Prison Privatization and the Efficiency Myth In 2010—the most recent year for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Turning the Tide on Piracy, Building Somalia’s Future: Follow-up report on the EU’s Operation Atalanta and beyond

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Turning the Tide on Piracy, Building Somalia’s Future: Follow-up report on the EU’s Operation Atalanta and beyond Source: House of Lords European Union Committee (UK) … We have revised our view… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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