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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Blood Money—A Short History of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare
Blood Money—A Short History of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare Posted on June 17, 2019 by J. R. Olson Mercenary. A noun with a lot of historical and literary baggage. Dictionary.com defines… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Latest: Russian private military contractors in Syria
The Latest: Russian private military contractors in Syria Posted: Jun 20, 2019 6:51 AM EDT Updated: Jun 20, 2019 12:01 PM EDT (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP). Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Secrecy over Paladin’s $423 million contract highlights our broken refugee system
PNG not only wants to end the Paladin security contract on Manus Island, it’s demanding Australia find a permanent solution to the refugee crisis. Joel Carrett/AAP Secrecy over Paladin’s $423 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors Accompanying The Force TSP 151-M-001
Contractors Accompanying The Force TSP 151-M-001 Published by Joleen Lewis Modified 10 months ago Presentation on theme: “Contractors Accompanying The Force TSP 151-M-001″— Presentation transcript: You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Divided Responsibility: Lessons from U.S. Security Sector Assistance Efforts in Afghanistan
Divided Responsibility: Lessons from U.S. Security Sector Assistance Efforts in Afghanistan SIGAR has released its sixth lessons learned report, entitled “Divided Responsibility: Lessons from U.S. Security Sector Assistance Efforts in Afghanistan.”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Defense Act aims at private military housing contractors
Defense Act aims at private military housing contractors Military by: Chris Horne Posted: Jun 13, 2019 / 07:45 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 13, 2019 / 11:23 PM EDT You must be logged in to view this content. Click here … Continue reading
SBU establishes conclusive evidence of destruction of Ukraine’s Il-76 aircraft in 2014 by Wagner PMC under order of Kremlin
Facts 15:5415.06.2019 SBU establishes conclusive evidence of destruction of Ukraine’s Il-76 aircraft in 2014 by Wagner PMC under order of Kremlin 2 min read The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Documents Suggest Russian Contractor Key Figure for Kremlin in Africa
Documents Suggest Russian Contractor Key Figure for Kremlin in Africa ByJamie Dettmer June 12, 2019 09:28 AM FILE – Angola’s President Joao Lourenco, left, speaks to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Vladimir Putin-linked businessman urged Sudan crackdown, leaked documents show
Vladimir Putin-linked businessman urged Sudan crackdown, leaked documents show Yevgeny Prigozhin reportedly wrote to Omar al-Bashir urging him to follow Russian advice to face down protesters. Credit: REUTERS/Pool Roland Oliphant, Senior… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Leaked documents reveal Russian effort to exert influence in Africa
Leaked documents reveal Russian effort to exert influence in Africa Illustration: Guardian Design Exclusive: Kremlin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin leading push to turn continent into strategic hub, documents show by Luke Harding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading