Daily Archives: November 12, 2013

How ‘Fat Leonard’ Scammed the US Navy

How ‘Fat Leonard’ Scammed the US Navy By  Ankit Panda November 9, 2013 The U.S. Navy may be the most powerful military force on the planet, but that doesn’t mean it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond

The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond Author(s): David Perry Source: International Journal. 64.3 (Summer 2009): p687. COPYRIGHT 2009 Canadian International Council http://www.internationaljournal.ca/Home/Home.html   Full Text: Since the end… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Review of “MERCENARIES IN ASYMMETRIC CONFLICTS”

Mercenaries in Asymmetric Conflicts Author(s): Aaron Ettinger Source: International Journal. 68.1 (Winter 2012): p227. Document Type: Book review Copyright : COPYRIGHT 2012 Canadian International Council http://www.internationaljournal.ca/Home/Home.html Full Text: MERCENARIES IN ASYMMETRIC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Leading Voices: Erik Prince

Leading Voices: Erik Prince | Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror  (A) Friday, November 22, 2013 at 8:00AM You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to … Continue reading

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Library to Feature Mercenary Leader in New Speaker Series

Library to Feature Mercenary Leader in New Speaker Series Erik Prince, found of Blackwater, will sing the praises of private warriors. By Joel Mathis  |  November 12, 2013 at 10:11 am You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The applicability of the concept of mercenary on military and security international companies under the rules of international law

The applicability of the concept of mercenary on military and security international companies under the rules of international law Author(s): Ayman Abdel bari Abuel-Haj and Ali Ahmad AL- Zu ‘bi Source:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Self-Help Advice from a Defense Contractor

Self-Help Advice from a Defense Contractor By Peter Rugh Dr. Phillip Jack London is the author of Character, the Ultimate Success Factor, a new self-help book that offers the guidance you… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Atos, G4S paid no corporation tax last year despite carrying out £2billion of taxpayer-funded work

Atos, G4S paid no corporation tax last year despite carrying out £2billion of taxpayer-funded work Two of the country’s biggest private contractors paid no corporation tax in Britain last year, despite… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for Third Quarter 2013

DynCorp International Inc.’s Parent Reports Results for Third Quarter 2013 11/12/2013 | 07:03am US/Eastern Revenue of $766.8 million Net loss attributable to Delta Tucker Holdings, Inc. of $33.1 million Adjusted EBITDA… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contract and Controls Over Information Operations Assessments in Afghanistan Should Be Strengthened

Audit Report 11-07-2013 Joint Warfighting and Readiness Contract and Controls Over Information Operations Assessments in Afghanistan Should Be Strengthened (Project No. D2012-D000JA-0223.000) The report is Classified. To request a copy, file… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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