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- 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
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Category Archives: Mercenaries
Swiss Guard’s faith deepened as he served
Swiss Guard’s faith deepened as he served By Mark Jahne Hartford, Conn., Jun 10, 2012 / 01:12 pm (CNA).- Few people have the opportunity to attend a Mass celebrated by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries
Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries TRIPOLI | Mon Jun 4, 2012 1:07pm EDT (Reuters) – A Libyan military court on Monday handed down long prison terms to a group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Libya: UN expert group to probe use of mercenaries during recent conflict
African Press Organization May 18, 2012 Friday 4:59 AM EST Libya: UN expert group to probe use of mercenaries during recent conflict DATELINE: GENEVA, May 18, 2012 GENEVA, Switzerland, May 18,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES
From the South African Defence Review 2012: MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES 47. A clear distinction must be made between mercenaries, being individuals availing their military skills, and private security companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In Syria, send in the mercenaries
In Syria, send in the mercenaries The world community, including the United States, is at a crossroads about the right steps to forcefully prevent the further slaughter of civilians in Syria.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The WARRIOR CLASS: A golden age for the freelance soldier
Harper’s Magazine April 2012 Charles Glass is a journalist, author, and publisher who has frequently reported from the Middle East. His most recent book is Americans in Paris: Life and Death… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Africa, Casualties, Companies, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization, Piracy, Shooters, South Africa, State Department, UK
Tagged Afghanistan, Africa, Casualties, Contracts, Control, Iraq, Legal, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization, Piracy, Shooters, South Africa, United Kingdom
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What is it to be a Mercenary?
What is it to be a Mercenary? Posted on March 24, 2012 by Simon Mann A Piece – 26th December 2011 (Requested by a socialist political weekly, but not printed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Libya, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization
Tagged Africa, Libya, Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization
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Somalis want SA-linked mercenary group out
Feb 29 2012 9:02AM Somalis want SA-linked mercenary group out Mel Frykberg Hundreds of former South African reconnaissance soldiers (“reccies”) continue to serve as soldiers of fortune in a number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Mercenaries, Somalia, South Africa
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U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions
U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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