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- 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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Privatizing War in Afghanistan Endangers Civilians
Privatizing War in Afghanistan Endangers Civilians October 2, 2018 10:30PM EDT Dispatches US Security Contractors, Afghan Forces Have Long Eluded Accountability Mariam Amini Coordinator, Communications @mariamamini Smoke rises from the site… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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As Afghanistan Frays, Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Is Everywhere
As Afghanistan Frays, Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Is Everywhere ImageErik Prince arriving for a closed-door meeting with members of the House Intelligence Committee in Washington last year.CreditCreditJacquelyn Martin/Associated Press By Mujib… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Erik Prince, in Kabul, pushes privatization of the Afghan war
National Security Erik Prince, in Kabul, pushes privatization of the Afghan war Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater and now chairman of Frontier Services, in Hong Kong in March 2017. (Justin Chin/Bloomberg… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Is the game over for the giants of outsourcing?
Is the game over for the giants of outsourcing? After a series of cost rows and scandals, private money for public deals is drying up, writes John Collingridge The Sunday Times, September… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Jeremy Corbyn calls for end to privatisation of asylum and refugee accommodation
Thursday, 23 August 2018 Jeremy Corbyn calls for end to privatisation of asylum and refugee accommodation Written by Paul Ward Jeremy Corbyn has called for an end to the privatisation of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Phil Bredesen calls privatizing war in Afghanistan ‘terrible idea’
Phil Bredesen calls privatizing war in Afghanistan ‘terrible idea’ Joel Ebert, Nashville Tennessean Published 6:00 a.m. CT Aug. 23, 2018 Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the Taliban offensive on Ghazni, Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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AMERICA’S NEW PLOY TO INTENSIFY THE GENOCIDE OF AFGHANS
Added on September 14, 2018 OPINION AMERICA’S NEW PLOY TO INTENSIFY THE GENOCIDE OF AFGHANS By: Mushtaq Hurra Erik Dean Prince, the founder of controversial security agency ‘ Blackwater ‘ is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Blackwater founder touts plan to cut US troops in Afghanistan
x Blackwater founder touts plan to cut US troops in Afghanistan Erik Prince sees new opening to persuade President Donald Trump to replace US troops with private army Damien McElroy September 17,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ex-Blackwater CEO’s plan to end the war in Afghanistan
Ex-Blackwater CEO’s plan to end the war in Afghanistan The founder and former head of the Blackwater private security firm, Erik Prince, has said he believes private security contractors are key… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars
The Nepalis Fighting America’s Wars Two new books examine the role of third-country nationals, especially Nepalis, in the defense contracting industry. By Peter Gill September 19, 2018 In his farewell address… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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