Monthly Archives: June 2013

Iraq: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

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  State Department Iraq: The Gift that Keeps on Giving By Mark Thompson  June 06, 2013 AFP / Getty Images The new $750 million U.S. embassy complex in Baghdad, under construction.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Raising Ugly Questions About Privatization

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Robert A.G. Monks Shareholder activist, corporate governance adviser and author Raising Ugly Questions About Privatization Posted: 05/31/2013 10:20 am I finally read Rachel Maddow’s really interesting book called Drift, and in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD

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UK Pursues Another Big Privatization Plan for MoD Jun. 1, 2013 – 11:40AM   | By ANDREW CHUTER  LONDON — The final stage in transforming how Britain’s Defence Ministry manages everything from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Increasing the Effectiveness of Private Security Contractors

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Increasing the Effectiveness of Private Security Contractors Over half of the current force in Afghanistan is private security contractors. What can be done to increase their effectiveness as troops return home… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations

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Learning from Iraq: A New Model for Stability and Reconstruction Operations Tue, 5/21/2013 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Private Military and Security Companies on Somali Security Sector Institutions

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The Impact of Private Military and Security Companies on Somali Security Sector Institutions Ivar Grøtta Grav You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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The Civilianization of Military Jurisdiction

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The Civilianization of Military Jurisdiction Stephen I. Vladeck American University – Washington College of Law October 17, 2012 THE CONSTITUTION AND THE FUTURE OF CRIMINAL LAW IN AMERICA, John T. Parry,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S accused of holding South African prisoners in isolation illegally

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G4S accused of holding South African prisoners in isolation illegally Confidential government report lists 62 inmates held in single cells for up to three years, with some denied medication Ruth Hopkins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S Face Storm of Protest at Annual Meeting

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G4S Face Storm of Protest at Annual Meeting Published on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 12:22 On Thursday 6th June 2013, executives and shareholders attending the G4S’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOJ warns of fallout in Army-KBR contract dispute

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DOJ warns of fallout in Army-KBR contract dispute Jun. 4, 2013 – 01:40PM By JIM McELHATTON The outcome of a court battle between the Army and KBR over the final stages… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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