Daily Archives: December 20, 2016

Somali piracy resurfaces bearing characteristics at height of threat

PIRACY RE-EMERGES: A French sailor looks out during an escort around the Horn of Africa. Photo: EU Navfor Somali piracy resurfaces bearing characteristics at height of threat Worrying signs that attacks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Will President Trump Keep His Own Private Security Forces?

Will President Trump Keep His Own Private Security Forces? “It’s playing with fire,” one former Secret Service agent says. by Tina Nguyen December 19, 2016 4:30 pm By Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Full Measure’: The watchdog

‘Full Measure’: The watchdog by Sharyl Attkisson, Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair Broadcast Group) WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) – It began with a gas station in Afghanistan that should have cost less… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Being an Afghan General Is Nice Work if You Can Get It. And Many Do.

Being an Afghan General Is Nice Work if You Can Get It. And Many Do. What in the World By MUJIB MASHAL DEC. 19, 2016 Photo New names are added to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UK Mercenaries Fighting Daesh Should Not Be Punished – Ex-Special Forces Officer

UK Mercenaries Fighting Daesh Should Not Be Punished – Ex-Special Forces Officer © Photo: Youtube/PressTV Documentaries Europe 16:37 20.12.2016(updated 16:38 20.12.2016) Get short URL 0 14420 Former UK servicemen who have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa

The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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MANDATORY CONTRACTOR CODES OF ETHICS AND DEFENSE PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY

MANDATORY CONTRACTOR CODES OF ETHICS AND DEFENSE PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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From Bosnia to Baghdad: The Case for Regulating Private Military and Security Companies

From Bosnia to Baghdad: The Case for Regulating Private Military and Security Companies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY MOTIVES OF PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANY EMPLOYEES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY MOTIVES OF PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANY EMPLOYEES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Gunmen kill five female security guards working at Afghan airport

Gunmen kill five female security guards working at Afghan airport By SOFREP 12.18.2016#World News Email Share Tweet KABUL—Unknown gunmen killed five female security employees and their driver on their way to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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