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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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Erik Prince lobbies up

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Erik Prince lobbies up By THEODORIC MEYER (tmeyer@politico.com) 10/24/2018 03:02 PM EDT With Daniel Lippman ERIK PRINCE LOBBIES UP: Erik Prince, the founder of the security contractor once known as Blackwater,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractor working for Triple Canopy sued for negligence

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Contractor working for Triple Canopy sued for negligence Post Date: October 9, 2018 | Category: Around the World, Justice Abroad Army officer files suit after getting shot by Bagram contractor By CHAD… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Can US’ problems in Afghanistan be contained by Prince of Darkness?

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Can US’ problems in Afghanistan be contained by Prince of Darkness? John Dobson September 29, 2018, 5:03 PM Erik Prince Erik is Chairman of Frontier Services Group, which has marketed itself… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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