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- 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
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- 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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PAMELA J. BAILEY, Plaintiff, v. DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL FZ-LLC, a foreign corporation, and DynCorp International, LLC., Defendants.
PAMELA J. BAILEY, Plaintiff, v. DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL FZ-LLC, a foreign corporation, and DynCorp International, LLC., Defendants. Civil Case No. 3:11-CV-00714-KI UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON, PORTLAND DIVISION… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellee, v. DANIEL FREEMAN, Defendant-Appellant.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Appellee, v. DANIEL FREEMAN, Defendant-Appellant. No. 10-5047-cr UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT 443 Fed. Appx. 664; 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 22417 November 3,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A COR! A COR! My Afghan Kingdom for a COR!
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A COR! A COR! My Afghan Kingdom for a COR! Posted: 04/ 4/2012 3:51 pm On March 29 the Government Accountability… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan’s Endless Private-Security War
Afghanistan’s Endless Private-Security War By Charles Glass Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Consensus on Afghanistan: Transitioning to the Afghan Public Protection Force Will Cost More
A new way forward | re-thinking us stratergy in afghanistan read the report on-line download the report (pdf) REPORT OF THE AFGHANISTAN STUDY GROUP www.afghanistanstudygroup.com Consensus on Afghanistan: Transitioning to the Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The WARRIOR CLASS: A golden age for the freelance soldier
Harper’s Magazine April 2012 Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris: Life and Death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghanistan’s Ban on Private Security Companies: What are the Risks for Private Investors?
Afghanistan’s Ban on Private Security Companies: What are the Risks for Private Investors? by Foley Hoag LLP – Corporate Social Responsibility on 4/3/2012 [author: Elizabeth Holland] The month of March marked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN AFGHANISTAN
GAO Reports March 29, 2012 GAO-12-290 MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN AFGHANISTAN The Department of Defense (DOD) reported that it had obligated over $16 billion in fiscal year 2011 for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
LOGCAP-A Contractor Supports COIN Strategy with Hiring Initiative
Targeted News Service March 30, 2012 Friday 7:42 PM EST LOGCAP-A Contractor Supports COIN Strategy with Hiring Initiative BAGRAM, Afghanistan The U.S. Army issued the following news release: One of LOGCAP-Afghanistan’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Transcript – Are Changes in Security Policy Jeopardizing U.S. Agency for International Development Reconstruction Projects and Personnel in Afghanistan hearing
Federal News Service March 29, 2012 Thursday Hearing of the National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Subject: “Are Changes in Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading