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Afghan minerals in the crosshairs of Blackwater’s Erik Prince

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Afghan minerals in the crosshairs of Blackwater’s Erik Prince Antony Loewenstein What would you like to learn more about? Topics Afghanistan ERIK PRINCE Blackwater Afghan government Ashraf Ghani Related The founder… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Using Foreign Contractors Helps Prolong Foreign Wars

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Essay Why Using Foreign Contractors Helps Prolong Foreign Wars Farming Out Work to Non-U.S. Employees Fosters Corruption, Hampers Logistical Oversight, and Keeps the American Public Disengaged  Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Isaac Baca… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train

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SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train The Pentagon doesn’t know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts. By Catherine Putz November… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR October 2018 Quarterly Report

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Today, SIGAR released its forty-first Quarterly Report to Congress. Key Points: — Afghan government control or influence of its districts reached the lowest level (55.5%) since SIGAR began tracking district control… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Privatising the Afghan war is dangerous – and more likely than you think

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Privatising the Afghan war is dangerous – and more likely than you think Arif Rafiq The longest war in US history could be about to get worse as private companies compete… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Fluor Faces FCA Suit Over Afghan Logistics Contract

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Fluor Faces FCA Suit Over Afghan Logistics Contract By Sophia Morris Law360 (October 5, 2018, 9:04 PM EDT) — A former Fluor Corp.employee has claimed the company, while acting as a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DOD Advising Efforts in Afghan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior

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DOD Advising Efforts in Afghan Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior Today, SIGAR released an audit of Department of Defense (DOD)-funded advising efforts in the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MOD)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Paper Cuts: The American President and the Prince of War

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Paper Cuts: The American President and the Prince of War Relentless war privateer Erik Prince won’t stop until he persuades President Trump to let him take charge of U.S. operations in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Legitimacy Building in Policy and Practice: The Case of US Private Military and Security Contractors (PMSCs) in Afghanistan

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The Sociology of Privatized Security pp 67-83 | Cite as Legitimacy Building in Policy and Practice: The Case of US Private Military and Security Contractors (PMSCs) in Afghanistan Aut Eric W. Schoon Courtney DeRoche… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Perils of privatising the war in Afghanistan

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Commentary / Insight Perils of privatising the war in Afghanistan The US Administration led by the unconventional president Trump will be well advised to seriously ponder over the cited concerns, lest… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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