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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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Erik Prince in the Hot Seat
Erik Prince in the Hot Seat Blackwater’s Founder Is Under Investigation for Money Laundering, Ties to Chinese Intel, and Brokering Mercenary Services Matthew Cole, Jeremy Scahill Mar. 24 2016, 6:00 a.m. ERIK… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse
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The Scandinavian Approach to Private Maritime Security—A Regulatory Façade?
Ocean Development & International Law Volume 46, Issue 2, 2015 Special Issue: Regulating Private Maritime Security Providers Articles The Scandinavian Approach to Private Maritime Security—A Regulatory Façade? Joakim Berndtssona* &… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Don’t Fire
Published on March 21st, 2016 | by David Isenberg When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Don’t Fire by David Isenberg The performance of private security contractors (PSCs) working for the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Control, David Isenberg, Iraq, Shooters
Tagged Companies, Control, David Isenberg, Iraq, Shooters
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Call for comments on the proposed Ethics Code amendments
Call for comments on the proposed Ethics Code amendments Public comment is requested on language to revise Standard 3.04 of the Ethics Code. As part of the work of the association… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Oversight of DOD Reconstruction Projects in Afghanistan
Today, SIGAR published a report on inspections of DOD reconstruction projects, as well as a testimony for a hearing on the report before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private Military and Security Companies: Industry-Led Self-Regulatory Initiatives versus State-Led Containment Strategies
Private Military and Security Companies: Industry-Led Self-Regulatory Initiatives versus State-Led Containment Strategies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Framework or fragmentation of standards for private security providers?
22 JAN 2015 Framework or fragmentation of standards for private security providers? tag : human rights due diligence, ICoCA, private security standards, PSC.1, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
ICoCA Releases Draft Statement Recognizing Private Maritime Security Companies Standard
18 FEB 2016 ICoCA Releases Draft Statement Recognizing Private Maritime Security Companies Standard tag : Certification, ICoC, ICoCA, ISO 18788, ISO 28007-1, private maritime security, private security standards, UN Guiding Principles… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Congress Needs to Pass CEJA
Congress Needs to Pass CEJA tag : Civilian extraterritorial jurisdiction Act, corporate accountability, private security companies by : Rebecca DeWinter-Schmitt Recent news reports announced that the four Blackwater guards found guilty… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Multi-stakeholder self-regulation mechanisms for PMSCs – good enough for the United Nations?
Discussion Multi-stakeholder self-regulation mechanisms for PMSCs – good enough for the United Nations? Tina Linti— 30 December, 2015 Framing the issue Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) are not only hired… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading