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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
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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Tag Archives: Australia
Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover
Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover By business reporter Justine Parker Posted January 21, 2016 15:13:26 Photo: Broadspectrum has lost several large shareholders over its operation of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DFAT troubleshooter to sort Baghdad security
DFAT troubleshooter to sort Baghdad security Paola Totaro The Australian January 18, 2016 12:00AM The senior bureaucrat responsible for approving the beleaguered $51 million private contract to guard Australia’s embassy in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A failure in the duty of care
A failure in the duty of care The Australian January 11, 2016 12:00AM The safety and wellbeing of staff at the Australian embassy in Baghdad appear to have been compromised by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Cost of Security: Australia and the rise of Private Military Companies
The Cost of Security: Australia and the rise of Private Military Companies Autoria: Egeland, Anthony Fonte: Universidade Nacional da Austrália Publicador: Universidade Nacional da Austrália Tipo: Relatório Data(s): 08/07/201508/07/20152011 Palavras-Chave:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US wary of DFAT contract winner in Afghanistan
US wary of DFAT contract winner in Afghanistan Kylar Loussikian The Australian January 6, 2016 12:00AM Kylar Loussikian Journalist Sydney The British private security firm awarded an $80 million contract… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Security staff ‘walk off the job’
David Fisher David Fisher is a senior reporter for the NZ Herald. Security staff ‘walk off the job’ Sunday, 03 January 2016 E Kiwi troops training Iraqi soldiers at Taji Military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Irresponsible
Monday, January 4, 2016 Irresponsible The company charged with protecting Australia’s ambassador and diplomatic staff in Iraq concealed the mysterious “loss” of 14 Glock pistols from its offices in the suburbs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Who is Unity Resources Group?
Who is Unity Resources Group? Jessicah Mendes and Scott Mitchell Updated 15 Sep 2010, 12:38am Photo: Two Armenian women were killed when their car came too close to a convoy protected… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Security fears over new Baghdad embassy guards
Security fears over new Baghdad embassy guards Paola Totaro The Australian December 31, 2015 12:00AM Staff at the Australian embassy in Baghdad could be under the watch of inexperienced guards with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Baghdad embassy guards say lives at risk from cost-cutting
Baghdad embassy guards say lives at risk from cost-cutting Paola Totaro The Australian December 28, 2015 12:00AM An Australian soldier on guard outside the Australian embassy in Baghdad. The team of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading