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- 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: Legal
Bashir Najib National Transportation Services
Bashir Najib National Transportation Services B-408308.21: Aug 20, 2014 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 6 pages) Contact: Ralph O. White (202) 512-8278 WhiteRO@gao.gov Office of Public Affairs (202) 512-4800 youngc1@gao.gov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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East Silk Route Logistics, LLC
East Silk Route Logistics, LLC B-408308.22: Aug 18, 2014 Summary View Decision View Decision (PDF, 8 pages) Contact: Ralph O. White (202) 512-8278 WhiteRO@gao.gov Office of Public Affairs (202) 512-4800 youngc1@gao.gov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Behind the Blackwater Trial
Behind the Blackwater Trial BY Quynhanh Do | Aug. 27, 2014 | 2:27 A look at why the case of four Blackwater guards, accused of murdering 17 Iraqis in Nisour Square… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater Trial Reaches Emotional and Legal Climax as Prosecution Rests
Blackwater Trial Reaches Emotional and Legal Climax as Prosecution Rests By Dan Roberts, Guardian UK 28 August 14 Controversial case, which will go to jury next week, is one of few… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Could Foreigners Who Serve in Israeli Army Face War Crimes Charges?
Could Foreigners Who Serve in Israeli Army Face War Crimes Charges? Palestinians Push for Action Under International Law getty images Hero or Criminal? Thousands thronged the funeral for American Max Steinberg,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Trio to stay in India as police appeal decision
Trio to stay in India as police appeal decision Hull Daily Mail By Danny Longhorn 19 August 2014 E YORKS:Crew released from jail but not free to leave country InShort Three… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Defense Rests in Blackwater Trial
Defense Rests in Blackwater Trial WASHINGTON — Aug 25, 2014, 6:04 PM ET By PETE YOST Associated Press Four Blackwater security guards on Monday rested their defense in the shootings that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A Tour de Horizon of Issues on the Agenda of the Mercenaries Working Group*
Minnesota Journal of International Law Summer, 2013 22 Minn. J. Int’l L. 324 Article: A Tour de Horizon of Issues on the Agenda of the Mercenaries Working Group* * The full… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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“GUNS FOR HIRE, DEATH ON DEMAND”: THE PERMISSIBILITY OF U.S. OUTSOURCING OF DRONE ATTACKS TO CIVILIAN SURROGATES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CHALLENGES TO TRADITIONAL JUST WAR THEORY
Florida Journal of International Law August, 2013 25 Fla. J. Int’l L. 147 “GUNS FOR HIRE, DEATH ON DEMAND”: THE PERMISSIBILITY OF U.S. OUTSOURCING OF DRONE ATTACKS TO CIVILIAN SURROGATES OF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Can companies hide possible fraud through compliance investigations?
Inside Counsel (formerly Corporate Legal Times) August 2014 Can companies hide possible fraud through compliance investigations? By Ed Silverstein There is likely going to be an appeal of a recent decision… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading