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    Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?

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    Federal News Service August 13, 2013 Tuesday Panel Discussion at the Stimson Center Subject: “Between War and Peace: Do We Need New Tools for Messy Transitions?” Participants: Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Taxpayers’ watchdog’ recommends improvements for future reconstruction efforts

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    ‘Taxpayers’ watchdog’ recommends improvements for future reconstruction efforts August 8, 2013 by Jess Miller Brian Smith | Staff Photographer During his Thursday morning lecture in the Amphitheater, Stuart Bowen, Special Inspector General… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Review: Learning From Iraq – A Final Report from the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction

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    ZERO ANTHROPOLOGY Turning and turning in the widening gyre | The falcon cannot hear the falconer | Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold | Mere anarchy is loosed upon the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Victims Of Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Face Lawsuit From US Army Contractor

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    Victims Of Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Face Lawsuit From US Army Contractor The current lawsuit involves only four of the 256 who came forward with claims against the U.S. military and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Experts Disagree on How to Prevent Fraud in Post-War Reconstruction Efforts

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    Experts Disagree on How to Prevent Fraud in Post-War Reconstruction Efforts   More than $1.6 billion in questionable spending in Iraq since 2003 AP BY: Daniel Wiser    Follow @TheWiserChoice August 13,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Transitions Between War and Peace

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    Transitions Between War and Peace Aug 13, 2013 Stimson (Henry L.) Center Panelists talked about ways to improve transitional and reconstruction efforts in post-conflict countries. This 1 hour 35 minute event… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Oregon veterans who won judgment against KBR may not join negotiations between contractor, government

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    Oregon veterans who won judgment against KBR may not join negotiations between contractor, government By   Mike Francis, The Oregonian  on August 08, 2013 at  2:00 PM, updated August 08, 2013 at … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    It is no surprise Danny Fitzsimons ended up in Dire Straits

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    7:05pm, Wed  7 Aug 2013 It is no surprise Danny Fitzsimons ended up in Dire Straits by Paul Martin – Editor, Conflict Zones – last updated Wed 7 Aug 2013      … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Briton claims he was ‘framed’ for Iraq murders

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    10:50pm, Wed 7 Aug 2013 Briton claims he was ‘framed’ for Iraq murders British security guard who shot dead two colleagues in Iraq in 2009 has claimed he was framed for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules

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    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 2, 2013 Military Contractor Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules By Rich Lord, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A lawsuit against a Houston-based defense contractor accused of negligence in the death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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