Monthly Archives: November 2013

U.S. maritime-security firm wary of “high-crime” Sri Lankan waters

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Updated: November 15, 2013 04:20 IST U.S. maritime-security firm wary of “high-crime” Sri Lankan waters S. Vijay Kumar AdvanFort makes fresh appeal to Tamil Nadu authorities to release its 35 detained… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The tide must continue to turn against the likes of Serco

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The tide must continue to turn against the likes of Serco Let’s see Britain taking public services back from Serco and G4S – so they can be run properly Mark Serwotka… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Serco loses out on UK prisons contract

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Serco loses out on UK prisons contract Ministers keep three South Yorkshire prisons in public hands as fall-out from criminal probe into Serco’s tagging contracts continues Serco was named preferred bidder… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Selling to the state: G4S gets stung in Britain

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Selling to the state: G4S gets stung in Britain Posted by Nadia Huq on Tuesday, 26th November, 2013 Share the post “Selling to the state: G4S gets stung in Britain” The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Podcast – Leading Voices: Erik Prince | Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Leading Voices: Erik Prince | Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror Recorded 11/22/2013 Listen to MP3 audio Founder of Blackwater USA,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder Erik Prince on why private militaries are the future

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Blackwater founder Erik Prince on why private militaries are the future Posted By Charles C. Johnson On 5:37 AM 11/26/2013 In | No Comments The founder of one of the most… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Oversight Chairman Subpoenas OPM on Security Clearances

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Oversight Chairman Subpoenas OPM on Security Clearances By Charles S. Clark November 25, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., expressed frustration with OPM’s response to his panel’s series of letters seeking documents… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Gunmen shoot down Russian military contractors in Yemen

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Gunmen shoot down Russian military contractors in Yemen By Hakim Almasmari, for CNN updated 6:30 AM EST, Tue November 26, 2013 A soldier stands guard as onlookers gather following a shooting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private firms selling mass surveillance systems around world, documents show

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

Private firms selling mass surveillance systems around world, documents show One Dubai-based firm offers DIY system similar to GCHQ’s Tempora programme, which taps fibre-optic cables Nick Hopkins and Matthew Taylor The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Boys and Toys and Budgets

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

Boys and Toys and Budgets By David Isenberg The future challenges facing the U.S. national security establishment was the subject of a conference held November 14 in Washington, D.C. The conference,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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