Author Archives: David Isenberg

Os portugueses na segurança armada de alto risco

Os portugueses na segurança armada de alto risco   English version, via Google Translate:  The Portuguese in high-risk armed security You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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KBR Continues to Fortify U.S. Military Readiness Abroad with $950M USMC Contract

KBR Continues to Fortify U.S. Military Readiness Abroad with $950M USMC Contract News provided by KBR, Inc. Jun 05, 2019, 05:52 ET HOUSTON , June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private arms companies training military recruits shows just how far the #extreme mantra’ of privatisation has gone

Private arms companies training military recruits shows just how far the #extreme mantra’ of privatisation has gone Joe Lo 14 May, 2019 (4 weeks ago) The Royal Navy’s recruits will continue… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Company Overview of Afghan Resources Group

Company Overview of Afghan Resources Group Snapshot People Company Overview Afghan Resources Group (ARG) offers ground support services. The company provides consulting services; contracting and construction management, including project management, contracting,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military and Security Companies, Contract Structure, Market Competition, and Violence in Iraq

Private Military and Security Companies, Contract Structure, Market Competition, and Violence in Iraq May 2017 Conflict Management and Peace Science 36(4) Benjamin Tkach Center on Conflict and Development Texas A&M University… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp International Awarded Customs and Border Protection Contract

DynCorp International Awarded Customs and Border Protection Contract Business Wire  June 4, 2019 MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On May 31, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), awarded… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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John Sopko on U.S. Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan

May 30, 2019 John Sopko on U.S. Reconstruction Efforts in Afghanistan Afghanistan Special Inspector General John Sopko talked about his latest report on U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Militants of Wagner Group may arrive in Donbas over next few days, – SBU

Militants of Wagner Group may arrive in Donbas over next few days, – SBU Ukraine’s state security service warns that about a hundred mercenaries from this group are about to reach… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The privatisation of war is giving outsized political clout to mercenaries

The privatisation of war is giving outsized political clout to mercenaries Nicolai Due-gundersen 7 May 2018 The commercialisation of security strips citizens of equal access to safety and gives unnecessarily large… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Time to Dust Off the War Crimes Act?–for an American ex-soldier now in command of UAE forces

Time to Dust Off the War Crimes Act?–for an American ex-soldier now in command of UAE forces by Rebecca Hamilton and Sarah Knuckey May 9, 2018 Former members of the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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