Category Archives: Control

LLMITATIONS OF THE CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING FRAMEWORK: FINDING EFFECTIVE WAYS TO POLICE FOREIGN SUBCONTRACTORS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN

Posted on November 4, 2014 by

LLMITATIONS OF THE CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING FRAMEWORK: FINDING EFFECTIVE WAYS TO POLICE FOREIGN SUBCONTRACTORS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN TyIer, Carissa N. Public Contract Law Journal41.2 (Winter 2012): 453-472. Abstract (summary) According to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As Afghanistan War Ends, Congressional Appetite for Oversight Wanes

Posted on November 3, 2014 by

Sen. Tim Kaine/Flickr Molly O’TooleOctober 31, 2014 As Afghanistan War Ends, Congressional Appetite for Oversight Wanes By several key measures, the waste and corruption that has plagued the Afghanistan reconstruction effort for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The ethics of a mercenary

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

The ethics of a mercenary The Morality of Private War: The Challenge of Private Military and Security Companies Buy Now By James Pattison November 2nd 2014 In July 2014, the Ukrainian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Insurgency Supporters Netting Millions From Army For Incomplete Work, Fraud

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

DailyCaller Insurgency Supporters Netting Millions From Army For Incomplete Work, Fraud 5:20 PM 10/30/2014 Jonah Bennett Contributor The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has issued a shocking quarterly report,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater convictions: “The exception, not the rule” – UN expert body calls for global regulation of private security

Posted on November 2, 2014 by

Blackwater convictions: “The exception, not the rule” – UN expert body calls for global regulation of private security GENEVA (27 October 2014) – Private military and security companies (PMSCs) personnel must… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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49 Orgs Call on Congress to Restore Whistleblower Rights for Intelligence Contractors

Posted on November 1, 2014 by

49 Orgs Call on Congress to Restore Whistleblower Rights for Intelligence Contractors Sarah Damian, October 30, 2014 Today, the Make It Safe Coalition (MISC) released the following statement. 49 Organizations Call… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Straining ‘hearts and minds’ – the problem with private militaries

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

Straining ‘hearts and minds’ – the problem with private militaries 28 October 2014    Berenice Baker Governments often recruit private military and security companies to bolster regular troops and support services, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The uphill battle against impunity for business-related human rights abuses

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

The uphill battle against impunity for business-related human rights abuses Sif Thorgeirsson, Manager, Corporate Legal Accountability Project, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre Last week a US jury returned a guilty… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater convictions spotlight need for treaty on private security UN experts

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

Blackwater convictions spotlight need for treaty on private security UN experts India Blooms News Service 28 October 2014 New York, Oct 28 (IBNS): The United Nations working group on the use… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is The U.S. Military Too Reliant On Contractors?

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

Is The U.S. Military Too Reliant On Contractors? October 26, 201410:08 AM ET Weekend Edition Sunday 8 min 12 sec Playlist Download In war zones, private contractors can outnumber U.S. troops,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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