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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
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Daily Archives: January 8, 2015
Exclusive: Private Security Contractors, Fanning The Flames In Afghanistan? (AUDIO)
Exclusive: Private Security Contractors, Fanning The Flames In Afghanistan? (AUDIO) Presence of US-backed private security in Afghanistan seems only to contribute to the ongoing violence. By Jo Erickson As the world… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Military Contractors, the New Peacekeepers of the 21st Century?
Military Contractors, the New Peacekeepers of the 21st Century? by Amit R. Saksena December 31, 2014 via YoutubeOver the last 20+ years, military and security functions, previously considered inherently state functions,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US-Afghan Security Agreement: Potential Implications for Contractors
Professionals Andrew D. Irwin Michael J. Navarre US-Afghan Security Agreement: Potential Implications for Contractors October 20, 2014 On September 30, 2014, the new government of Afghanistan signed the now nearly year… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Agreement includes new visa and business registration requirements for US contractors in Afghanistan
Agreement includes new visa and business registration requirements for US contractors in Afghanistan Squire Patton Boggs Shaoul Aslan , Clark K. Ervin and David M. Tafuri Afghanistan, USA December 31 2014… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
400+ Companies For Security Boom in PNG
FOCUS: 400+ Companies For Security Boom in PNG by Josua Tuwere, SUVA January 06http://fijisun.com.fj/2015/01/06/focus-400-companies-for-security-boom-in-png/ The Chaos Company is in Papua New Guinea. That’s the description given by Vanity Fair, in its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The rise of private security
The rise of private security By Bill O’Toole | Monday, 05 January 2015 Combat veterans and retired police officers do not seem like the type to be found regularly inside a classroom, but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
3 Times As Many Honduran Private Security Agents as Police
3 Times As Many Honduran Private Security Agents as Police Most of the private security agents have received only a short training before receiving a weapon PrevNext Published 7 January 2015… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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MoJ pulls the wool over its own eyes in G4S and Serco contracts
MoJ pulls the wool over its own eyes in G4S and Serco contracts By Ian Dunt Tuesday, 6 January 2015 9:28 AM Making the deal – but government departments don’t keep… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Control, UK
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SG Urges High Court to Deny KBR War Zone Injury Cases
SG Urges High Court to Deny KBR War Zone Injury Cases By Matt Sharp Law360, New York (January 06, 2015, 4:27 PM ET) — The U.S. Solicitor General has urged the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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DynCorp International Awarded Afghan Training and Mentoring Contracts
DynCorp International Awarded Afghan Training and Mentoring Contracts Cumulative Potential Value of up to $100.7 Million January 08, 2015 08:39 AM Eastern Standard Time MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DynCorp International (DI) has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Training
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