Tag Archives: Control

Defense authorization bill could bar private security contractors from Afghanistan

FedBiz Talk Defense authorization bill could bar private security contractors from Afghanistan Washington Business Journal by Jill R. Aitoro, Senior Staff Reporter Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:21am EDT Jill R.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Book Symposium “Outsourcing War and Peace”: The Clash of Market and Civic Values and Its Implications

http://opiniojuris.org/2012/05/15/book-symposium-allison-stangers-comments-on-outsourcing-war-and-peace/ Book Symposium “Outsourcing War and Peace”: The Clash of Market and Civic Values and Its Implications by Allison Stanger [Allison Stanger is Russell J. Leng ’60 Professor of International Politics… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Book Discussion “Outsourcing War and Peace”: The Rise of Private Military Contractors and the Importance of Public Values

Book Discussion “Outsourcing War and Peace”: The Rise of Private Military Contractors and the Importance of Public Values by Laura Dickinson [Laura Dickinson is the Oswald Symister Colclough Research Professor of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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U.S. Still Grappling with Human Trafficking by War Zone Contractors

U.S. Still Grappling with Human Trafficking by War Zone Contractors By Nick Schwellenbach | May 14, 2012 | Congressional hearings and recently-introduced legislation have put the spotlight on the issue of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp Does Due Diligence

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ DynCorp Does Due Diligence Posted: 05/11/2012 9:22 am Previously I wrote about the seminar on labor trafficking, or what we should… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability

OP-ED: Private Maritime Security Companies and Civil Liability Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Written By Greg A. Keef Piracy, one of the hottest topics being discussed amongst management teams in today’s Maritime Industry. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contingency Support Contractors Beware: The Agility Experience

Contingency Support Contractors Beware: The Agility Experience 15:28 GMT, May 9, 2012 One of the most amazing features of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan was the explosive growth in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Hotel Contingency Operation: Money Can Check in but It Can Never Leave On April 17, the Contracting Oversight Subcommittee of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda

USA Today May 10, 2012 Pg. 4 Amendment Puts Spotlight On Pentagon Propaganda By Gregory Korte, USA Today WASHINGTON — A member of the House Armed Services Committee threatened an amendment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers

ANSI/ASIS Standard addresses Management of Private Security Providers. ASIS International Releases American National Standard on Management of Private Security Providers American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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