Monthly Archives: November 2012

Spy Agency Multiple-Award Contracts Bring 80 Companies $20 Billion

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Bloomberg Government (bgov.com) November 20, 2012 BGOV Insight Spy Agency Multiple-Award Contracts Bring 80 Companies $20 Billion By Brian Friel Intelligence agencies are ordering at least $20.5 billion in technology and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prince of Blackwater heads to Africa

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com Prince of Blackwater heads to Africa Erik Prince, who made a fortune in Iraq thanks to his politically connected and controversial Blackwater military contractor, is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Says KBR Boosted Cost Of Trailers For Troops In Iraq

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Reuters.com November 19, 2012 U.S. Says KBR Boosted Cost Of Trailers For Troops In Iraq By Nate Raymond, Reuters The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday that it had sued KBR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Strategic Maneuvers: The Revolving Door from the Pentagon to the Private Sector

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Strategic Maneuvers The Revolving Door from the Pentagon to the Private Sector This report and short video, released in partnership with Brave New Foundation, reveal the extent of the Pentagon’s revolving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon Propaganda Plan Is Source Of Controversy

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

USA Today November 20, 2012 Pg. 2 Pentagon Propaganda Plan Is Source Of Controversy By Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today WASHINGTON — Senior officers at the Pentagon are being advised on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice By Kedar Pavgi November 16, 2012 The State Department did not follow up on recommendations made in 2009 to improve diplomatic security, a failing that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is private security taking over Africa?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Is private security taking over Africa?  Al Bawaba Ltd. It is statistically true that we are living in the most peaceful and stable era in human history. It just does not… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors Alleged to Abuse Alcohol, Drugs, Guns at Parties In Afghanistan

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Contractors Alleged to Abuse Alcohol, Drugs, Guns at Parties In Afghanistan by Puck Lo, CorpWatch Blog November 14th, 2012   Video still from cell phone video of Jorge Scientific. Photo courtesy ABC News.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Into Africa: Ex-navy SEAL sets trail for investors

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

Into Africa: Ex-navy SEAL sets trail for investors Erik Prince of Blackwater fame has set up a company that will be the ‘search radar’ to help firms manage the risks of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Hidden Cause of Benghazi Tragedy

Posted on November 18, 2012 by

A Hidden Cause of Benghazi Tragedy David Rohde, Reuters November 16, 2012 Amid the politicking, there’s an overlooked cause of the Benghazi tragedy For conservatives, the Benghazi scandal is a Watergate-like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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