Daily Archives: September 19, 2017

Professional Mercenaries And Cannon Made Medieval War Obsolete

 Professional Mercenaries And Cannon Made Medieval War Obsolete Patrick Wyman Friday 11:37am Filed to: history Photo: Alik Keplicz/AP As the medieval world gave way to the early modern around 1500, European… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Why Is Erik Prince Backing a Secure Communications Company?

Why Is Erik Prince Backing a Secure Communications Company? America’s most notorious security contractor is quietly investing in privacy apps. By Jana WinterJana Winter is an investigative reporter based in Washington… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Military Mogul Erik Prince Scheduled to Speak at UC Berkeley as Part of Right-Wing ‘Free Speech Week’

Private Military Mogul Erik Prince Scheduled to Speak at UC Berkeley as Part of Right-Wing ‘Free Speech Week’ By Darwin Bond Graham Miller Center Erik Prince. Publicists for Milo Yiannopoulos said today… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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20 July 2017, Report of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination

20 July 2017, Report of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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UN expert panel: Establish regulation for private military and security companies

UN expert panel: Establish regulation for private military and security companies TIMOCI VULA Sunday, September 17, 2017 + Enlarge this image Head of the UN Working Group on the use of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Here’s How Private Contractors Can Help Win the Afghan War

Here’s How Private Contractors Can Help Win the Afghan War History and incentives are on their side. Daniel G. Straub September 17, 2017 The president has declared a “path forward” for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Olgoonik Global Security, LLC

Olgoonik Global Security, LLC B-414762,B-414762.2: Sep 8, 2017 Summary View Decision DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE The decision issued on the date below was subject to a GAO Protective Order. This redacted… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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