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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
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
Posted in Afghanistan, Africa, Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization, Piracy, Shooters, South Africa, State Department, UK
Tagged Afghanistan, Africa, Casualties, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization, Piracy, Shooters, South Africa, United Kingdom
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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
Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit
National Journal Daily AM March 30, 2012 Lawmakers Wary Of Early Findings From Afghan Audit By Sara Sorcher The leaders of a House Oversight and Government Reform panel showed their impatience… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
But That Is Another Story
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ But That Is Another Story Posted: 03/30/2012 5:13 pm Hmm, perhaps the private military and security (PMSC) industry is right;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report
Cost of security in Afghanistan to rise sharply – report By Jennifer Rowland Thursday, March 29, 2012 – 8:43 AM Words of warning: The acting Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading