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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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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM Posted: 10/05/2012 2:34 pm Let’s suppose U.S. diplomats are serving in a dangerous,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy
October 4, 2012 Private Army Formed to Fight Somali Pirates Leaves Troubled Legacy By MARK MAZZETTI and ERIC SCHMITT WASHINGTON — It seemed like a simple idea: In the chaos that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training, UAE
Tagged Companies, Maritime, Piracy, Somalia, South Africa, Training, United Arab Emirates
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BBC documentary investigates armed private security industry
BBC documentary investigates armed private security industry 04 Oct 12 Pilgrims Group managing director Bill Freear is one of the key commentators on tonight’s BBC documentary entitled ‘Britain’s Private War’, which… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Only quarter of private security services in Ukraine meet requirements
Ukraines main news Only quarter of private security services in Ukraine meet requirements 10:36 Only a quarter of the officially registered private security companies in Ukraine provide services of high quality,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraq bomb hits private security convoy, kills four
Iraq bomb hits private security convoy, kills four October 04, 2012 10:49 AM BAGHDAD: A car bomb hit a private security convoy in Baghdad on Thursday, killing four people and wounding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Run Chunks, Run!
Run Chunks, Run! Former Recon Marine takes leave from guarding against Somali pirates to run the circumference of the United Kingdom for wounded warriors charity SAN DIEGO, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
British security firm facing questions over role in Benghazi attack
British security firm facing questions over role in Benghazi attack A British private security firm is facing questions over its role in the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Libya, State Department, UK
Tagged Companies, Contracts, Libya, State Department, United Kingdom
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State Dept Reverses Denial of Hiring British Security Firm in Benghazi
State Dept Reverses Denial of Hiring British Security Firm in Benghazi by Michael Patrick Leahy 18 Sep 2012 In her daily press briefing on Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland admitted that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Libya, State Department
Tagged Companies, Contracts, Libya, State Department
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Former Navy SEAL and Military Aide to President of United States Joins Novitas Group
Former Navy SEAL and Military Aide to President of United States Joins Novitas Group Lieutenant Commander Matthew R. Maasdam, Navy SEAL and former Military Aide to the President of the United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-007, “Estimating and Comparing the Full Costs of Civilian and Military Manpower and Contract Support”
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 1800 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-1800 January 29, 2010 Incorporating Change 4, October 2, 2012 COST ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading