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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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: Control
Private security law to be amended
Private security law to be amended Written by PHALADI LETSWAMOTSE Wednesday, 07 November 2012 09:24 New law will provide for inspectors who will inspect security firms at regular intervals The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghan Corruption, And How The U.S. Helps
Washington Post November 6, 2012 Pg. 15 Afghan Corruption, And How The U.S. Helps By Walter Pincus When it comes to corruption in Afghanistan, the time may be now for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp Wins Big Pentagon Contract Despite “Unsatisfactory” Rating
DynCorp Wins Big Pentagon Contract Despite “Unsatisfactory” Rating Sunday, November 04, 2012 DynCorp of West Virginia, one of the largest military contractors in Afghanistan, was awarded a $72.8 million contract to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Energy IG Finds Security Contractor Cheated
Nov 02, 2012 Energy IG Finds Security Contractor Cheated Cheating on security tests has become almost as common as in high school classrooms By PETER STOCKTON and LYDIA DENNETT Cheating on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cheating on Energy Department guard force tests was widespread
Cheating on Energy Department guard force tests was widespread By R. Jeffrey Smithemail A culture of cheating pervades the guard force at America’s premier processing and storage site for nuclear weapons-grade… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security firms slam foreign ownership bill
Security firms slam foreign ownership bill November 1 2012 at 12:44pm By Sue Segar Johannesburg – An attorney representing a number of players in South Africa’s R50 billion-a-year security industry has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Report blames DOE for compromised security test
November 1, 2012, 9:40 AM Report blames DOE for compromised security test NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A federal investigation into how guards at a Tennessee nuclear weapons plant got copies of questions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Act could scare investors, MPs told
Private Security Act could scare investors, MPs told Sapa | 31 October, 2012 13:23 Amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act could result in a flight of foreign capital from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security can never replace the police – Nathi Mthethwa
Private security can never replace the police – Nathi Mthethwa Nathi Mthethwa 30 October 2012 Police minister says amendment bill aimed at eradicating criminality in the industry PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY TO… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private security industry to be better and effectively-regulated
Private security industry to be better and effectively-regulated MEDIA STATEMENT – For immediate release The UN also recognizes the threat posed by international growth of private security companies PARLIAMENT, CAPE TOWN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading