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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough
MarineCorpsTimes.com December 21, 2012 Expert: USMC Embassy Guard Boost Will Be Tough By Gina Harkins, Staff writer The Marine Corps could face significant challenges filling a congressional mandate to nearly double… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi
Blackwater Wins the Battle of Benghazi By Spencer Ackerman 12.20.12 U.S. embassy security in the post-Benghazi era is shaping up to be a financial bonanza for security contractors. It’s not necessarily… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)”
US Official News December 6, 2012 Thursday US Contract Notice: Department of State, Issues Solicitation for “Baghdad Life Support Services (BLISS)” DATELINE: WASHINGTON Department of State, Office of Acquisitions Officer has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy
The U.S. Government’s Approach to Countering Somali Piracy Remarks Thomas Kelly Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Remarks at Combating Piracy Week London, United Kingdom October 25, 2012 Thank you. It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Real Scandal Behind Benghazi
View From America December 2, 2012, 10:23 am The Real Scandal Behind Benghazi By DAVID ROHDE For conservatives, the Benghazi scandal is a Watergate-like presidential cover-up. For liberals, it is a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Ready to Offer Mercenaries $10 Billion for a Drug-War Air Force
U.S. Ready to Offer Mercenaries $10 Billion for a Drug-War Air Force By Spencer Ackerman 12.04.12 2:19 PM Unsure how your private security firm makes money as the U.S. war in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities andPersonnel Abroad: Background and Policy
Securing U.S. Diplomatic Facilities andPersonnel Abroad: Background and Policy Alex Tiersky, Analyst in Foreign Affairs Susan B. Epstein, Specialist in Foreign Policy November 26, 2012 … On the night of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The American in Havana
The American in Havana Editorial Published November 26, 2012, issue of November 30, 2012. A few weeks ago, more than 500 rabbis signed their names to a letter urging the Cuban… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice
State neglected GAO’s diplomatic security advice By Kedar Pavgi November 16, 2012 The State Department did not follow up on recommendations made in 2009 to improve diplomatic security, a failing that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A Hidden Cause of Benghazi Tragedy
A Hidden Cause of Benghazi Tragedy David Rohde, Reuters November 16, 2012 Amid the politicking, there’s an overlooked cause of the Benghazi tragedy For conservatives, the Benghazi scandal is a Watergate-like… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading