Category Archives: Control

SIGAR chief to US contractors: Share information (before it’s too late)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

SIGAR chief to US contractors: Share information (before it’s too late) By Michael Igoe on 19 February 2014 Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko at Camp Shobarak in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives — Human Rights Initiatives

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives — Human Rights Initiatives February 20, 2014 Originally posted on Affiliate Dextra Fortis’ Blog. By: Dr. Ian Ralby. While the Swiss Processes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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An Update On Judicial Review Of Contractor Suspensions

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

An Update On Judicial Review Of Contractor Suspensions Law360, New York (January 29, 2014, 2:59 PM ET) — James Briody In recent years, the U.S. government has exercised enhanced scrutiny over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As Afghanistan Drawdown Looms, Inspector General Warns Of Graft

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

Matt Sledge msledge@huffingtonpost.com As Afghanistan Drawdown Looms, Inspector General Warns Of Graft Posted: 02/18/2014 10:18 am EST Updated: 02/18/2014 10:59 am EST  America’s watchdog for Afghanistan is watching the country slip… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR Blasts State Dept.’s Afghan Justice Oversight

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

SIGAR Blasts State Dept.’s Afghan Justice Oversight Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn By Stephanie Russell-Kraft 0 Comments Law360, New York (January 24, 2014, 6:16 PM ET) — The U.S. Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Billions were spent, but who’s counting?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

Billions were spent, but who’s counting?  By David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen February 18, 2014 5:11 PM Transport aircraft bought for the Afghan military have been abandoned at Kabul Airport because of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Watchdog Taps Contractors for Lessons on Rebuilding Afghanistan

Posted on February 18, 2014 by

Watchdog Taps Contractors for Lessons on Rebuilding Afghanistan By Charles S. Clark 4:41 PM ET SIGAR U.S. contractors on the front lines of the mission know better than “the happy talk… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Senator presses Dunford on Afghanistan audits

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

Senator presses Dunford on Afghanistan audits Feb. 13, 2014 – 06:00AM   Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H, sent a letter Wednesday to Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford citing a USA Today report last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY

Posted on February 16, 2014 by

CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY Daphne Richemond-Barak, Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya Abstract Various efforts have been undertaken in recent years to clarify the legal framework governing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Food for thought: PTI quizzes govt over presence of foreign security firms

Posted on February 16, 2014 by

Food for thought: PTI quizzes govt over presence of foreign security firms By Our Correspondent Published: February 7, 2014 Asks what measures are in place to prevent the entry of foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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