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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Private Security Industry that asks the true human and financial costs of war must be made transparent and accountable, study concludes
Private Security Industry that asks the true human and financial costs of war must be made transparent and accountable, study concludes 19 February 2013 Leicester, University of More effective regulation is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Tightening the belt on agency discretion in suspension and debarment
Tightening the belt on agency discretion in suspension and debarment Husch Blackwell LLP Claude P. Goddard USA February 18 2013 Author page » Federal agencies have closely guarded their authority to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
When Peacemakers Become Perpetrators: Kathryn Bolkovac Introduces The Whistleblower at the UN
Lia Petridis Maiello Journalist and editor When Peacemakers Become Perpetrators: Kathryn Bolkovac Introduces The Whistleblower at the UN Posted: 02/19/2013 6:40 pm Photo: Kathryn BolkovacKathryn Bolkovac had a passion for doing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Switzerland Checks Mercenaries, Partially
Switzerland Checks Mercenaries, Partially By Ray Smith | Aegis, a ‘private security and risk management company’ has moved quietly into Switzerland. Credit: Ray Smith/IPS. BASEL, Feb 18 2013 (IPS) – The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says
Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says By Charles S. Clark February 11, 2013 The Defense Department has made scant headway in justifying its awards of sole-source contracting as required… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms
February 11, 2013 Issa Proposes Contractor Responsibility Reforms February 15, 2013 Rep. Darrell Issa Suspension and debarment—the process by which federal agencies exclude miscreant or poorly performing individuals and companies from receiving taxpayer funds—has long… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Six private security firms dissolved
Six private security firms dissolved 14 February, 2013 HERAT: Six private security companies have been dissolved and 1200 weapons and three tonnes of explosives collected from them in western Afghanistan, an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Response of Aegis Defence Services Limited to Jan. 17 2013 POGO Report
Response of Aegis Defence Services Limited to Jan. 17 2013 POGO Report Aegis Defence Services Limited 12/02/2013 “The POGO report referenced refers to a contract undertaken by our US affiliate (Aegis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Surge in private security raises concerns over rights
Surge in private security raises concerns over rights CBC News Posted: Jan 16, 2013 5:02 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 15, 2013 10:36 PM ET There are now more than 140,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies
Piracy: new rules on use of private maritime security companies February 06 2013 Introduction Former legal framework New rules Comment Introduction On December 13 2012 the German Parliament approved new rules… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
