Daily Archives: December 17, 2014

U.S. to start talks with Cuba to normalize ties

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U.S. to start talks with Cuba to normalize ties Moves to close the rifts with Cuba would mark a significant moment in Western Hemisphere politics. (Alejandro Ernesto/EPA) By Karen DeYoung and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Holiday appeal. Please, pretty please, support the PMSC Observer

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Yep, it’s that time again. If you have read this blog the past few years you understand I really do hate to write you asking for help.  But this blog is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How We Outsourced CIA Torture And Why It Matters

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Hunter Stuart    Hunter@huffingtonpost.com How We Outsourced CIA Torture And Why It Matters Posted: 12/16/2014 12:46 pm EST Updated: 12/16/2014 12:59 pm EST One big revelation in the explosive summary of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Development and Regulation of Private Maritime Security

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The Development and Regulation of Private Maritime Security BY 2014-11-24 13:28:00 By Simon O. Williams, LLM Before countries possessed the capacity to create and maintain ocean-going navies, privateers dominated the business… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime Security: State Jurisdiction Over PCASP

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Maritime Security: State Jurisdiction Over PCASP BY 2014-12-09 09:13:00 By Simon O. Williams, LLM Various types of state jurisdiction can be enforced under the United Nations Convention on the Law of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy

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Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy Written by Reuters, Thursday, 04 December 2014 Cash-strapped maritime security firms are being forced to use fewer costly elite guards and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Hammers Ecuadorians’ Surviving Chem-Spray Claims

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DynCorp Hammers Ecuadorians’ Surviving Chem-Spray Claims By Khadijah M. Britton Law360, New York (December 16, 2014, 7:06 PM ET) — Dyncorp International Inc. on Monday targeted the remaining claims of 2,000… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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