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    How Do You Handle 70,000 Unemployed Afghan PSC? Very Carefully

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ How Do You Handle 70,000 Unemployed Afghan PSC? Very Carefully Huffington Post Posted: 11/13/2012 6:07 pm Admittedly, just one of many… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Changing State of International Relations: The PMSC Impact

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Changing State of International Relations: The PMSC Impact Posted: 10/22/2012 12:42 pm It has long been understood that today’s private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Heavy Metal in Iraq

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    Heavy Metal in Iraq By David Isenberg, Oct. 22, 2012 Every war is hell, particularly for civilians. And while every war produces deadly familiar impacts on the civilian population whether it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt

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    As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt October 21, 2012|Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent | Reuters (Chris Detrick Reuters, REUTERS) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On a rooftop terrace blocks from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones Posted: 10/18/2012 9:40 am About three and a half years ago I wrote that “One… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma Posted: 10/12/2012 11:17 pm The use of private contractors is not just for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    See SPOT Develop

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ See SPOT Develop October 15, 2012 When it comes to come to contracting good governance groups usually stress the need for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting”

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      Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting” By David Isenberg | October 9, 2012 Marine photo / Lance Cpl. Grant T. Walker Troops don’t pull K.P. — kitchen patrol —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM Posted: 10/05/2012 2:34 pm Let’s suppose U.S. diplomats are serving in a dangerous,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Deconstructing the PMSC Frame

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Deconstructing the PMSC Frame Huffington Post Posted: 10/02/2012 3:41 pm Sometimes, as the saying goes, it is not what you say,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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