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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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Private security contractors’ military role under scrutiny
Private security contractors’ military role under scrutiny Budget concerns and convenience fuel expansion of shadowy army; movement grows for code of conduct By Mark Walker noon Aug. 31, 2013 Security contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Iraq IG: U.S. Taxpayers Likely to See Bill for Post-Assad Syria
Iraq IG: U.S. Taxpayers Likely to See Bill for Post-Assad Syria By Steven Nelson August 29, 2013 Members of the local Syrian community rally against the United States’ involvement in Syria,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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At last, an accepted international standard for maritime security
At last, an accepted international standard for maritime security By Gary Howard from London Despite being on the front line for a sharp decline in successful hijackings in the Gulf of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Congressional War on Contractors
The Congressional War on Contractors Jessica Tillipman The George Washington University Law School 2013 George Washington International Law Review, Vol. 45, p. 235, 2013 GWU Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2013-110… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Light Of Snowden: How To Use Independent Contractors
In Light Of Snowden: How To Use Independent Contractors Law360, New York (July 29, 2013, 12:06 PM ET) — Angel Gomez Recent events connected with Edward Snowden have captured the world’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
AUSTRALIA TO BECOME FOUNDATION MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
Australian Government News August 15, 2013 Thursday 1:20 PM EST AUSTRALIA TO BECOME FOUNDATION MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION CANBERRA, ACT, Aug. 15 —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Meals And Golf Outings Paid For By Subcontractors May Trigger Double Damages Under Anti-Kickback Act
Mondaq August 23, 2013 Friday 10:10 AM EST Meals And Golf Outings Paid For By Subcontractors May Trigger Double Damages Under Anti-Kickback Act Aug 23, 2013 (Mondaq:http://mondaq.com/ Delivered by Newstex) David… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mandarins may have been outwitted on the probation service deal
The Independent (London) August 22, 2013 Thursday First Edition Mandarins may have been outwitted on the probation service deal OUTLOOK JIM ARMITAGE Pg. 54 Justice secretary Chris Grayling used emotive language… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?
Federal News Service August 13, 2013 Tuesday Panel Discussion at the Stimson Center Subject: “Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?” Participants: Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US troop drawdown hinders oversight of development aid in Afghanistan
US troop drawdown hinders oversight of development aid in Afghanistan Civilian officials faced with supervision of billions of dollars in projects but security fears leave them stranded in Kabul Kevin Sieff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading