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How NATO spent $200 million teaching Afghan cops to read — and failed

How NATO spent $200 million teaching Afghan cops to read — and failed Well, Afghanistan is a burgeoning narco-criminal state that is being fueled by American blood and tax dollars, so…… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military flight delayed at BIA as Customs seeks documentation for contractors’ kevlar vests, gas masks, helmets

Military flight delayed at BIA as Customs seeks documentation for contractors’ kevlar vests, gas masks, helmets By Nok-Noi Ricker, BDN Staff Posted Feb. 03, 2014, at 3:51 p.m. Last modified Feb.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Pentagon Leads PR Campaign to Counter Critical Inspector General Reports on Afghanistan

Pentagon Leads PR Campaign to Counter Critical Inspector General Reports on Afghanistan Thursday, February 06, 2014 John Sopko in Afghanistan (photo: SIGAR) Frustrated by numerous reports criticizing U.S. spending in Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S never faced financial penalty for Manus Island management

G4S never faced financial penalty for Manus Island management Company that ran detention centre was subject to financial penalty scheme based on performance but never fined Paul Farrell theguardian.com, Tuesday 4… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Issa opens probe in ‘Fat Leonard’ case

Issa opens probe in ‘Fat Leonard’ case Vista lawmaker wants records in onging ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery case By Mark Walker5:03 p.m.Jan. 30, 2014Updated5:22 p.m. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista Rep. Darrell Issa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Hated in Washington’s halls of power, loved by the taxpayer: Meet John Sopko

Hated in Washington’s halls of power, loved by the taxpayer: Meet John Sopko U.S. Senate Photographic Studio John Sopko, the special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, at a hearing in Washington,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The ICoC Association – An Exclusive Private Members Club

The ICoC Association – An Exclusive Private Members Club September 19, 2013 By: Dr. Ian Ralby. Today in Geneva, amid moderate fanfare, a group of interested governments, private security companies and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives – The Swiss Processes

A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives – The Swiss Processes January 7, 2014 IRC Analysis Originally Posted On Affiliate Dextra Fortis’ Blog. By: Dr. Ian Ralby. Since 2006… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military yanks leash of critical government watchdog

Military yanks leash of critical government watchdog Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY 5:58 p.m. EST January 30, 2014 In one case, the command praised progress at a hospital that it said… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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House panel opens probe into Navy bribery and fraud scandal

House panel opens probe into Navy bribery and fraud scandal KRENTZ JOHNSON/REUTERS – Defense contractor Leonard Francis, right, is shown in this courtroom sketch with his attorney Patrick Swan, Judge David… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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