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- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- 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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Category Archives: Control
A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives — Human Rights Initiatives
A Brief Explanation of the Private Security Regulatory Initiatives — Human Rights Initiatives February 20, 2014 Originally posted on Affiliate Dextra Fortis’ Blog. By: Dr. Ian Ralby. While the Swiss Processes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
An Update On Judicial Review Of Contractor Suspensions
An Update On Judicial Review Of Contractor Suspensions Law360, New York (January 29, 2014, 2:59 PM ET) — James Briody In recent years, the U.S. government has exercised enhanced scrutiny over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
As Afghanistan Drawdown Looms, Inspector General Warns Of Graft
Matt Sledge msledge@huffingtonpost.com As Afghanistan Drawdown Looms, Inspector General Warns Of Graft Posted: 02/18/2014 10:18 am EST Updated: 02/18/2014 10:59 am EST America’s watchdog for Afghanistan is watching the country slip… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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SIGAR Blasts State Dept.’s Afghan Justice Oversight
SIGAR Blasts State Dept.’s Afghan Justice Oversight Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn By Stephanie Russell-Kraft 0 Comments Law360, New York (January 24, 2014, 6:16 PM ET) — The U.S. Department… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Billions were spent, but who’s counting?
Billions were spent, but who’s counting? By David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen February 18, 2014 5:11 PM Transport aircraft bought for the Afghan military have been abandoned at Kabul Airport because of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Watchdog Taps Contractors for Lessons on Rebuilding Afghanistan
Watchdog Taps Contractors for Lessons on Rebuilding Afghanistan By Charles S. Clark 4:41 PM ET SIGAR U.S. contractors on the front lines of the mission know better than “the happy talk… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Senator presses Dunford on Afghanistan audits
Senator presses Dunford on Afghanistan audits Feb. 13, 2014 – 06:00AM Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H, sent a letter Wednesday to Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford citing a USA Today report last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY
CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY Daphne Richemond-Barak, Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya Abstract Various efforts have been undertaken in recent years to clarify the legal framework governing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Food for thought: PTI quizzes govt over presence of foreign security firms
Food for thought: PTI quizzes govt over presence of foreign security firms By Our Correspondent Published: February 7, 2014 Asks what measures are in place to prevent the entry of foreign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contingency Contracting: State and USAID Made Progress Assessing and Implementing Changes, but Further Actions Needed
February 14 2014 The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released the following reports and testimony today: Contingency Contracting: State and USAID Made Progress Assessing and Implementing Changes, but Further Actions Needed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading