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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
Why Using Foreign Contractors Helps Prolong Foreign Wars
Essay Why Using Foreign Contractors Helps Prolong Foreign Wars Farming Out Work to Non-U.S. Employees Fosters Corruption, Hampers Logistical Oversight, and Keeps the American Public Disengaged Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Isaac Baca… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train
SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train The Pentagon doesn’t know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts. By Catherine Putz November… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Privatising the Afghan war is dangerous – and more likely than you think
Privatising the Afghan war is dangerous – and more likely than you think Arif Rafiq The longest war in US history could be about to get worse as private companies compete… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Fluor Faces FCA Suit Over Afghan Logistics Contract
Fluor Faces FCA Suit Over Afghan Logistics Contract By Sophia Morris Law360 (October 5, 2018, 9:04 PM EDT) — A former Fluor Corp.employee has claimed the company, while acting as a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DOD Advising Efforts in Afghan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior
DOD Advising Efforts in Afghan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior Today, SIGAR released an audit of Department of Defense (DOD)-funded advising efforts in the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MOD)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Paper Cuts: The American President and the Prince of War
Paper Cuts: The American President and the Prince of War Relentless war privateer Erik Prince won’t stop until he persuades President Trump to let him take charge of U.S. operations in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Legitimacy Building in Policy and Practice: The Case of US Private Military and Security Contractors (PMSCs) in Afghanistan
The Sociology of Privatized Security pp 67-83 | Cite as Legitimacy Building in Policy and Practice: The Case of US Private Military and Security Contractors (PMSCs) in Afghanistan Aut Eric W. Schoon Courtney DeRoche… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Perils of privatising the war in Afghanistan
Commentary / Insight Perils of privatising the war in Afghanistan The US Administration led by the unconventional president Trump will be well advised to seriously ponder over the cited concerns, lest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Erik Prince lobbies up
Erik Prince lobbies up By THEODORIC MEYER (tmeyer@politico.com) 10/24/2018 03:02 PM EDT With Daniel Lippman ERIK PRINCE LOBBIES UP: Erik Prince, the founder of the security contractor once known as Blackwater,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractor working for Triple Canopy sued for negligence
Contractor working for Triple Canopy sued for negligence Post Date: October 9, 2018 | Category: Around the World, Justice Abroad Army officer files suit after getting shot by Bagram contractor By CHAD… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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