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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- 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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- Resource curse alive and well in Afghanistan - Antony Loewenstein on $488 Million Investment in Afghanistan’s Oil, Mining & Gas Industry at Risk
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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
As War Nears An End, Our Afghan Translators Are Being Left Behind
TheDailyBeast.com October 21, 2012 As War Nears An End, Our Afghan Translators Are Being Left Behind While the U.S. has spent billions on translators, who often place themselves and their families… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones
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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Video shows contractors gone wild in Afghanistan
Video shows contractors gone wild in Afghanistan By Kedar Pavgi October 17, 2012 Federal contractors at a covert operations center in Afghanistan violated military orders by abusing alcohol and drugs, risking… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors
The Federal Circuit Bar Journal 2012 – 2013 22 Fed. Cir. B.J. 135 Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors NAME: Keric… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The ISAF’s Full Statement
The ISAF’s Full Statement October 16, 2012 STATEMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE / U.S. FORCES AFGHANISTAN: “The International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan take all allegations of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Statement from Jorge
Statement from Jorge Jorge Scientific Corporation (“Jorge”) took decisive action to correct the unacceptable behavior of a limited number of employees that occurred at an administrative living facility in Afghanistan. You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading
Exclusive: Video Shows Drunk, Stoned US Defense Contractors
Exclusive: Video Shows Drunk, Stoned US Defense Contractors By CINDY GALLI, RHONDA SCHWARTZ and BRIAN ROSS (@brianross) Oct. 17, 2012 Cellphone video recorded earlier this year at an operations center of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers
Watchdog alerts troops in Afghanistan to new IED dangers By Charles S. Clark October 11, 2012 A watchdog has warned U.S. troops and commanders in Afghanistan of a heightened threat of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Safety Alert – Threat to U.S, Forces from Lack of Culvert Denial Systems on a Major Highway in Afghanistan
SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION Main: 703-545-6000 1550 Crystal Drive, 9′” Floor John F Sopko, Special Inspector General Arlington, V A 22202-4704 www.sigar.mil James N. Mattis, SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting”
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