Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Blackwater trial: A shameful case exposes a murky world

Posted on October 27, 2014 by

The Blackwater trial: A shameful case exposes a murky world Out of America: The Blackwater trial of US mercenaries who killed civilians in Iraq highlights the role of ‘private security’ in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Chairman Menendez Releases Report on “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014”

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Chairman Menendez Releases Report on “Afghanistan in Transition: The U.S. Civilian Presence and Assistance Post-2014” Press Contact:  adam_sharon@foreign.senate.gov Monday, October 27, 2014 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater Provided Lessons in How to Deal With Contractors

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Blackwater Provided Lessons in How to Deal With Contractors Kateri Carmola runs a consulting firm assisting security companies with compliance and human rights due diligence. She is the author of “Private Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Reserve Soldiers’ Jobs for Soldiers, Not Contractors

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Reserve Soldiers’ Jobs for Soldiers, Not Contractors Kori Schake, a fellow at the Hoover Institution, is the author of “State of Disrepair,”about strengthening American diplomacy. UPDATED OCTOBER 26, 2014, 5:45 PM The American military is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater Shows That Contractors Let the Military Outsource Its Responsiblity

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Blackwater Shows That Contractors Let the Military Outsource Its Responsiblity Tim Shorrock is the author of “Spies for Hire, The Secret World of Intelligence Outsourcing.” He is on Twitter. UPDATED OCTOBER 26, 2014, 5:45… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Some Iraqis Disappointed at Blackwater Convictions

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Some Iraqis Disappointed at Blackwater Convictions FILE – Former Blackwater Worldwide guard Evan Liberty, right, arrives at federal court in Washington. Related Articles 4 Former Blackwater Security Guards Guilty of Iraq… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Emergence of Private Security in Kurdistan

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Dr. Twana Faris Bawa About Security and Intelligence Studies, University of Buckingham. This article will cover discussions regarding politics, security, terrorism, private security, international, relations and analysis of Kurdistan, PMC and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Private Security Industry in the Kurdistan Region

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Dr. Twana Faris Bawa About Security and Intelligence Studies, University of Buckingham. This article will cover discussions regarding politics, security, terrorism, private security, international, relations and analysis of Kurdistan, PMC and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater Guards Guilty In 2007 Iraq Massacre

Posted on October 26, 2014 by

Blackwater Guards Guilty In 2007 Iraq Massacre The Young Turks Published on Oct 25, 2014 “Four former Blackwater security guards were convicted Wednesday in the 2007 shootings of more than 30… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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War by contract? The scope, drivers and implications of military privatization

Posted on October 25, 2014 by

War by contract? The scope, drivers and implications of military privatization Korbel School of International Studies Academic Year 2013-2014 Dr Eugenio Cusumano Eugenio.cusumano @du.edu Course Description The growing privatization of military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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