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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Afghanistan
John Sopko: Here’s what it takes to work for the IG of Afghanistan Reconstruction
John Sopko: Here’s what it takes to work for the IG of Afghanistan Reconstruction April 19, 2018 8:46 am < a min read Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Audit of Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF)
Today, SIGAR released an audit of the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), one of the largest sources of funding to Afghan government operations outside the security sector. Key findings:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts
‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts By: Kyle Rempfer 1 day ago Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., shot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Contracts, Fraud/Waste/Abuse
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Review of Fuel Management & Oversight in Afghanistan
Review of Fuel Management & Oversight in Afghanistan Today, SIGAR released a review of the management and oversight of fuel in Afghanistan. Key points: — Due to the amount of fuel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (pp. 102-126)
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (pp. 102-126) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
The Markets for Force in Afghanistan (pp. 103-117)
The Markets for Force in Afghanistan (pp. 103-117) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Blackwater’s Dark Prince Returns
April 4, 2018 @ 8:00 AM Editors Pick Blackwater’s Dark Prince Returns A DECADE AFTER BLACKWATER’S RETREAT AMID SCANDAL AND A MASSACRE, ITS FOUNDER ERIK PRINCE WANTS TO PRIVATIZE AND SHRINK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Outsourcing/Privatization
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Review of $60 Million Power Project Reveals USACE Mismanagement
Review of $60 Million Power Project Reveals USACE Mismanagement Today, SIGAR released a review of the third phase of the North East Power System (NEPS III) project, intended to expand the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Threat of War and Psychological Distress Among Civilians Working in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Threat of War and Psychological Distress Among Civilians Working in Iraq and Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Posted in Academic, Afghanistan, Casualties, Iraq
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Warlord, Inc.—The Private Security System of Afghanistan
Warlord, Inc.—The Private Security System of Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register