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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Strategic Contractors
Christopher Holshek Col. (ret.), U.S. Army Civil Affairs; Civil-Military Strategic Analyst, Wikistrat Strategic Contractors Posted: 08/31/2012 10:25 am One thing we’ve observed from the last decade of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
War Profiteer of the Month: G4S
War Profiteer of the Month: G4S 30 Aug 2012 — javier G4S plc (formerly Group 4 Securicor) is a British multinational security services company headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom. It is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan: Considerations and Obstacles for Emerging Litigation
Pace Environmental Law Review, Fall 2010, Vol. 28, Issue 1 Military Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan: Considerations and Obstacles for Emerging Litigation By Kate Donovan Kurera ABSTRACT This comment analyzes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Logistics
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Manchin, federal official decry wasteful military spending
August 29, 2012 Manchin, federal official decry wasteful military spending By Paul J. Nyden CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal inspector general joined Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Wednesday to complain about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Control, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Iraq
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Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan
Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan 30 August 2012 One argument for relying on contractors in military operations is that they are more cost-effective than regular armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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May had to admit that G4S, the government-appointed private security contractor, couldn’t deliver
The Nation (Thailand) August 25, 2012 Saturday Now that the dust has settled on the spectacular closing ceremony of an extremely successful London Olympics, described by IOC President Jacques Rogge as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Family’s plea over brother’s plane crash death
Keighley News August 23, 2012 Thursday Family’s plea over brother’s plane crash death The family of a soldier turned bodyguard who was killed in a plane crash in Afghanistan more than… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Nick Buckles admits his job is on the line after G4S Olympics fiasco
Nick Buckles admits his job is on the line after G4S Olympics fiasco Under pressure: Nick Buckles’ firm lost £50 million in the Games Simon English 28 August 2012 G4S chief… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
More G4S private sector security staff than military soldiers for the Paralympics, says Locog
More G4S private sector security staff than military soldiers for the Paralympics, says Locog 28 August 2012 G4S will provide the majority of security for Paralympic venues as the number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Carlyle to Cerberus Lead Private Equity Federal-Contracting Push
Carlyle to Cerberus Lead Private Equity Federal-Contracting Push By Nick Taborek – Aug 29, 2012 12:00 AM ET After investments in food, telecommunications and cleaning-product companies in the early 1990s, CM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading