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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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Privatisation, human rights and security: Reflections on the Draft International Convention on Regulation, Oversight and Monitoring of Private Military and Security Companies
Privatisation, human rights and security: Reflections on the Draft International Convention on Regulation, Oversight and Monitoring of Private Military and Security Companies LAURENCE JUMA Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Rhodes University… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Many PMC Faces of NATO
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Many PMC Faces of NATO Posted: 11/28/2012 10:17 am Well now, let’s see, the U.S. does it, the U.K. does… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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What do codes of conduct do? Hybrid constitutionalization and militarization in military markets
Global Constitutionalism / Volume 1 / Issue 01 / March 2012, pp 91-119 What do codes of conduct do? Hybrid constitutionalization and militarization in military markets ANNA LEANDERa1 c1 a1 Department of Management, Politics and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards By Kedar Pavgi November 21, 2012 Companies looking to contest contract awards with the federal government may have to pay a fee… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Sex, Violence, David Petraues and PSC in Afghanistan
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Sex, Violence, David Petraues and PSC in Afghanistan Posted: 11/25/2012 10:52 am Okay, I have to confess the above title is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security companies to be self-regulated
Private security companies to be self-regulated Ministers want security companies to regulate their own staff and the industry’s watchdog to move into the private sector Alan Travis, home affairs editor The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Unsupported fraud allegations don’t support a determination of nonresponsibility
Posted on November 01, 2012 by Claude P. Goddard Unsupported fraud allegations don’t support a determination of nonresponsibility Does an unproven allegation of fraud or an improper termination for default limit… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Are Private Military Companies (PMCs) Exempted from Geneva Conventions?
Are Private Military Companies (PMCs) Exempted from Geneva Conventions? Written by Richard Rousseau, Contributor | 23 November 2012 The privatization of a growing number of tasks and responsibilities which once seemed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Senators McCaskill & Collins demand answers on $70 million settlement with contractor
Senators McCaskill & Collins demand answers on $70 million settlement with contractor by Greta Van Susteren Nov 20 2012 – 9:58 PM ET Senators see ‘harm to taxpayers’ in government’s decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Logistics
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Strategic Maneuvers: The Revolving Door from the Pentagon to the Private Sector
Strategic Maneuvers The Revolving Door from the Pentagon to the Private Sector This report and short video, released in partnership with Brave New Foundation, reveal the extent of the Pentagon’s revolving… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading