Tag Archives: David Isenberg

A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma Posted: 10/12/2012 11:17 pm The use of private contractors is not just for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Control, David Isenberg, Intelligence | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting”

Syndicated on by

  Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting” By David Isenberg | October 9, 2012 Marine photo / Lance Cpl. Grant T. Walker Troops don’t pull K.P. — kitchen patrol —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Casualties, David Isenberg, Iraq, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM Posted: 10/05/2012 2:34 pm Let’s suppose U.S. diplomats are serving in a dangerous,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in David Isenberg, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Deconstructing the PMSC Frame

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Deconstructing the PMSC Frame Huffington Post Posted: 10/02/2012 3:41 pm Sometimes, as the saying goes, it is not what you say,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, David Isenberg, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Will No One Rid Me of This Turbulent Company?

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Will No One Rid Me of This Turbulent Company? Posted: 09/28/2012 10:38 am Now that the London Olympics are receding into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, Contracts, David Isenberg, UK | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution

Syndicated on by

The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution Sep. 24, 2012 A.D. David Isenberg In all the oceans of ink that has been spilled over the years about the legal accountability of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Companies, Control, David Isenberg, Legal | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Counting the CFTE

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Counting the CFTE Posted: 09/24/2012 5:33 pm To paraphrase an old sports expression, you can’t tell the contractors without a scorecard.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in David Isenberg | Tagged | Leave a comment

Zero Tolerance Should Not Mean Zero Action

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Zero Tolerance Should Not Mean Zero Action Posted: 09/18/2012 6:31 pm I ask for your indulgence as I return once again… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Control, David Isenberg, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Legal | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The PMSC Silver Lining in the Indian Ocean Cloud

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The PMSC Silver Lining in the Indian Ocean Cloud Posted: 09/14/2012 9:44 am As the saying goes, there is a silver… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies, David Isenberg, Maritime, Piracy, Shooters, Somalia | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

What Would Al Say? Putting the Federalist Back in Federal Contracting

Syndicated on by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ What Would Al Say? Putting the Federalist Back in Federal Contracting Posted: 09/12/2012 2:48 pm In a previous post I discussed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic, Contracts, Control, David Isenberg, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment