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    Afghanistan: The Business of War in Afghanistan

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    Afghanistan: The Business of War in Afghanistan 26-04-2012 Al-Akhbar: Since the US invasion in 2001, Afghanistan has seen multiple private armies take control of the country’s security sector. The private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case

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    Judge Tosses KBR Defense to Feds’ False Claims Case By RYAN ABBOTT WASHINGTON (CN) – Defense contractor KBR cannot deflect fraud claims by accusing the U.S. government of failing to provide… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    We’re Not Mercenaries. Oh, Dear

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ We’re Not Mercenaries. Oh, Dear Posted: 04/21/2012 4:14 pm For many years those in the private security contracting industry have argued… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ASIS Receives ANSI Approval For World’s First Standard To Support The Code Of Conduct For PSC’s

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    Industry Talk: ASIS Receives ANSI Approval For World’s First Standard To Support The Code Of Conduct For PSC’s “This remarkable international effort demonstrates the importance of this industry sector in support… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Nexus Consulting Calls for Industry Association to Investigate Viral Video

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    Press Releases Nexus Consulting Calls for Industry Association to Investigate Viral Video Friday, April 20, 2012 Video of anti-piracy security team firing on skiff deserves deeper investigation. Arlington, VA (PRWEB) April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others

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    Military: Writer bases graphic novel on experiences of brother-in-law, others CHRISTIAN HILL | Staff writer • Published April 17, 2012 Tragedy turned comic book writer Eric Trautmann’s fledging story about a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    I4S video: SAMI reports good start to accreditation programme

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    I4S video: SAMI reports good start to accreditation programme 10 Apr 12 Several companies have now passed the initial stages of SAMI’s international private maritime security company (PMSC) accreditation programme. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    SA ponders armed guards aboard merchant ships

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    SA ponders armed guards aboard merchant ships Written by Dean Wingrin/defenceWeb Thursday, 12 April 2012 08:46 South Africa has been asked to grapple with the question of how to deal with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Using Guards to Hunt Pirates: Germany May Loosen Shipping Laws

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    04/13/2012 Using Guards to Hunt Pirates Germany May Loosen Shipping Laws By Simone Utler AFP Using private security firms to protect ships from Somali pirates has long been a legal gray… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    PAKISTAN IN THE WAKE OF BIN LADEN: Private Security Companies Constitute a “State within a State”

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    PAKISTAN IN THE WAKE OF BIN LADEN: Private Security Companies Constitute a “State within a State” by Antony Loewen­stein Global Research, April 13, 2012 The Pak­istani city of Pe­shawar is sit­u­ated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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