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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: Iraq
U.S. Court Grapples with Abu Ghraib Torture Question: Who Was Responsible—the Torturers or U.S. Military?
U.S. Court Grapples with Abu Ghraib Torture Question: Who Was Responsible—the Torturers or U.S. Military? Friday, May 13, 2016 Major General Geoffrey Miller testifies at Abu Ghraib congressional hearing, 2004 (photo:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Torture is not a policy choice
Torture is not a policy choice May 11, 2016 By Zachery Morris Twelve years after horrific photos surfaced of U.S. soldiers torturing Iraqi civilians at Abu Ghraib prison, torture remains headline… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Baghdad embassy shooting: Detained former soldier was investigated over threats, colleague says
Baghdad embassy shooting: Detained former soldier was investigated over threats, colleague says Exclusive by Defence Reporter Andrew Greene Updated about an hour ago Photo: A colleague says there was concern about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraq embassy security firm still missing top staff
Iraq embassy security firm still missing top staff The Australian May 16, 2016 12:00AM Anthony Klan Journalist Sydney https://plus.google.com/110790254144288601738 Former Australian special forces soldier Sun Mckay with Malcolm Turnbull in Baghdad… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ex-soldier being held over embassy shooting was part of PM’s security detail
1:24pm May 14, 2016 Ex-soldier being held over embassy shooting was part of PM’s security detail By ninemsn A selfie Sun McKay took with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. FTBA A former… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Shooting at Australian embassy in Baghdad: contractor shot dead
Shooting at Australian embassy in Baghdad: contractor shot dead May 13, 2016 – 6:25PM David Wroe, Lindsay Murdoch On the ground in Iraq Mosul is shaping as the decisive battle in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Secret NSA Diary of an Abu Ghraib Interrogator
The Secret NSA Diary of an Abu Ghraib Interrogator By Cora Currier, The Intercept 12 May 16 fter working as an interrogator for a U.S. military contractor in Iraq, Eric Fair… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Overseas Contractor Count – 2nd Quarter FY16 – Increased by 1,000
Overseas Contractor Count – 2nd Quarter FY16 – Increased by 1,000 By William Beaver on April 26, 2016 in Overseas Contracting Outlook In 2nd quarter FY 2016, USCENTCOM reported approximately 45,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq: The Potential Impact of the Montreux Document
Private Security Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq: The Potential Impact of the Montreux Document You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Status of the Secretary of State’s Panel on Personal Protective Services in Iraq Report Recommendations
Status of the Secretary of State’s Panel on Personal Protective Services in Iraq Report Recommendations You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe