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    DynCorp to Support US Embassy in Kabul Under 3 State Dept. Orders

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    DynCorp to Support US Embassy in Kabul Under 3 State Dept. Orders Nichols Martin November 21, 2018 Press Releases 8 Views TYSONS CORNER, VA, November 21, 2018 — DynCorp International has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel I Quarterly Report to the United States Congress I July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018

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    Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel I Quarterly Report to the United States Congress I July 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Afghan Mineral Wealth: A Double-Edged Sword

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    “Reaching Afghanistan’s mineral deposits form a part of the argument behind notorious contractor Erik Prince’s push for a privatization of the war. Prince, who founded the infamous company formerly known as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Afghan minerals in the crosshairs of Blackwater’s Erik Prince

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    Afghan minerals in the crosshairs of Blackwater’s Erik Prince Antony Loewenstein What would you like to learn more about? Topics Afghanistan ERIK PRINCE Blackwater Afghan government Ashraf Ghani Related The founder… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Why Using Foreign Contractors Helps Prolong Foreign Wars

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    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 →

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    SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    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 →

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    Privatising the Afghan war is dangerous – and more likely than you think

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    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

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    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

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    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

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    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 →

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