Tag Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

Governments and Mercenaries: A New Era of Cooperation after Afghanistan?

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Defence-In-Depth Research from the Defence Studies Department, King’s College London   Governments and Mercenaries: A New Era of Cooperation after Afghanistan? Christopher Kinsey, Defence Studies Department, and Bob Parr, PhD student at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CONTRACTOR LIFE: Confessions of a private security contractor

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CONTRACTOR LIFE: Confessions of a private security contractor Post Date: January 27, 2022 | Category: Contractor Life, The Danger Zone “There are a lot of assumptions about contractors, and a lot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The secret World of Private Military Contractors exposed

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The secret World of Private Military Contractors exposed Post Date: January 28, 2022 | Category: Around the World, The Danger Zone THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF AMERICA’S PRIVATE MILITARY CONTRACTORS In 2016, one… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DHS seeks contractor to run migrant detention facility at Gitmo, guards who speak Haitian Creole

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Immigration DHS seeks contractor to run migrant detention facility at Gitmo, guards who speak Haitian Creole DHS told NBC News it is not sending “and will not send Haitian nationals being… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Capitol Police union douses private security proposal

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congress Capitol Police union douses private security proposal “We need to hire more officers — period. The last thing we need are private security contractors who are not trained to our… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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China, Russia, lead US in ‘gray-zone’ warfare: Erik Prince

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Exclusive Interview China, Russia, lead US in ‘gray-zone’ warfare: Erik Prince Blackwater founder argues that America needs unconventional hybrid strategies to obviate big wars, and addresses the morality of the mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince: Q&A

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Erik Prince: Q&A The founder of the best-known private military contracting firm in recent history talks to Asia Times on the issues surrounding the sector by Uwe Parpart and Andrew Salmon… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince calls for upgrade of US hybrid conflict capabilities

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Erik Prince calls for upgrade of US hybrid conflict capabilities Blackwater founder argues for the primacy of low-visibility, localized, deniable forces, backed by private sector efficiencies by Uwe Parpart and Andrew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords

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Why a company guilty of ‘pervasive fraud’ remains one of the Pentagon’s biggest landlords “The management of this company should be in jail.” By David Roza | Published Dec 28, 2021… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Multimedia story: Life Inside Adelanto – Stories from the ICE detention center

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Protesters at the national day of action protest in downtown Los Angeles Sept. 23, 2021 Briana Walden Multimedia story: Life Inside Adelanto – Stories from the ICE detention center Written and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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