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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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Category Archives: Afghanistan
Report says millions in U.S. aid funds for Afghan health projects being wasted
Report says millions in U.S. aid funds for Afghan health projects being wasted By Pamela Constable, Updated: Thursday, September 5, 8:03 PM E-mail the writer KABUL — In its latest report sharply criticizing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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USAID Provides Millions to Afghan Ministry of Public Health despite Risk of Misuse
USAID Provides Millions to Afghan Ministry of Public Health despite Risk of Misuse Today, SIGAR released an audit highlighting concerns with USAID providing millions of dollars to the Afghan Ministry of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Pakistani contractors resume Nato oil supplies to Afghanistan
Pakistani contractors resume Nato oil supplies to Afghanistan AFP Pakistani transporters and contractors had stopped driving oil supplies from Karachi to the Afghan border at Torkham in June due to frequent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon Opens Criminal Probe Of Russian Helicopter Deals
Reuters.com August 29, 2013 Pentagon Opens Criminal Probe Of Russian Helicopter Deals By Brian Grow and Warren Strobel, Reuters WASHINGTON–The Pentagon has opened a criminal investigation of an Army aviation unit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Whole-of-Government Support for Irregular Warfare: How a New Law Will Make a Map Hit the Road
Whole-of-Government Support for Irregular Warfare: How a New Law Will Make a Map Hit the Road by Edward J. McDonnell III Journal Article | August 28, 2013 – 6:27am Whole-of-Government Support… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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ManTech International – A Contrarian Play On Sequestration And Afghanistan Drawdown
ManTech International – A Contrarian Play On Sequestration And Afghanistan Drawdown Aug 29 2013, 11:15 | about: MANT BOOKMARK / READ LATER Editor’s notes: A shift in MANT’s business mix has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon opens criminal probe of Russian helicopter deals
Pentagon opens criminal probe of Russian helicopter deals By Brian Grow and Warren Strobel WASHINGTON | Thu Aug 29, 2013 11:32pm BST (Reuters) – The Pentagon has opened a criminal investigation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan: The SEALs Get Ready to Go Back
Afghanistan: The SEALs Get Ready to Go Back The Navy is seeking outside help — complete with fake mullahs and warlords — to train them By Mark Thompson @MarkThompson_DCAug. 21, 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US troop drawdown hinders oversight of development aid in Afghanistan
US troop drawdown hinders oversight of development aid in Afghanistan Civilian officials faced with supervision of billions of dollars in projects but security fears leave them stranded in Kabul Kevin Sieff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Privately operated logistics hub fuels debate over excesses in Afghanistan
Privately operated logistics hub fuels debate over excesses in Afghanistan Trucks stage outside a 290,000-square-foot warehouse in Helmand province owned by Supreme Group. The base and warehouse were built in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading