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- 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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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
Could the $76 Billion Per Year U.S. War in Afghanistan Be Privatized?
Could the $76 Billion Per Year U.S. War in Afghanistan Be Privatized? By Jason Lemon On 7/11/18 at 4:16 PM The U.S. government spends about $76 billion per year on the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater founder makes new pitch for mercenaries to take over Afghan war
Blackwater founder makes new pitch for mercenaries to take over Afghan war By Justin Wise – 07/12/18 01:30 PM EDT 206 Erik Prince, the founder of the private security firm formerly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater founder’s plan to privatise America’s $76bn, 17-year war in Afghanistan
Exclusive: Blackwater founder’s plan to privatise America’s $76bn, 17-year war in Afghanistan Donald Trump is expected to ask European countries at this week’s Nato summit, one of the most crucial and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DoD Management of the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise Maintenance Contract in Afghanistan
DoD Management of the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise Maintenance Contract in Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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Marketing Militarized Masculinities: An Ethnographic Account of Racial and Gendered Practices in Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan
Marketing Militarized Masculinities: An Ethnographic Account of Racial and Gendered Practices in Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
War For Sale: The Case of Blackwater Unaccountable Private Military Companies in Iraq and Afghanistan
War For Sale: The Case of Blackwater Unaccountable Private Military Companies in Iraq and Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
‘Private Military and Security Companies’ og Retfærdig Krig: En komparativ analyse af militære aktørers adfærd i Irak og Afghanistan
‘Private Military and Security Companies’ og Retfærdig Krig: En komparativ analyse af militære aktørers adfærd i Irak og Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers
Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers Company’s recruiting methods were red-flagged by U.S. State Department Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Jun 21,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. experience in Afghanistan
Past Event Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. experience in Afghanistan Past Event Welcoming remarks, keynote address, and discussion You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan
Today, SIGAR released its fourth lessons learned report, entitled “Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan,” examining the U.S. government’s efforts to stabilize Afghanistan between 2002 and 2017. At 9:30am… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading