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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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Tag Archives: Maritime
Contractors as a Second Best Option:the Italian Hybrid Approach to Maritime Security
Contractors as a Second Best Option:the Italian Hybrid Approach to Maritime Security Added by Eugenio Cusumano Abstract: Based mainly on the use of Navy Vessel Protection Detachments (VPDs) paid by ship… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
New ISO Standard for Private Maritime Security Companies
New ISO Standard for Private Maritime Security Companies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Maritime Security: Balancing Cost and Quality
Maritime Security: Balancing Cost and Quality Posted on November 7, 2014 by Guest Contributor Written by Steven Jones, Maritime Director, Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI). The past 12 months… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy
Maritime guns for hire adapt to changes in sea piracy By Keith Wallis SINGAPORE Wed Dec 3, 2014 4:23pm EST 1 of 3. A Spanish frigate, Blas De Lezo helicopter fires… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Troubled Waters Exploring the Emerging Dynamics between Navies and Private Security Companies in Anti-piracy Operations
Troubled Waters Exploring the Emerging Dynamics between Navies and Private Security Companies in Anti-piracy Operations You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Gunslingers on the High Seas: A Call for Regulation
Gunslingers on the High Seas: A Call for Regulation Yvonne M. Dutton Publication Citation Yvonne M. Dutton, Gunslingers on the High Seas: A Call for Regulation, 24 Duke Journal of Comparative… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Cargo Ship At Sea
Pirates Attempt to Hijack Israeli Cargo Ship At Sea Pirates attempted to board freighter sailing off coast of Somalia, but were thwarted by ship’s security guards. By Cynthia Blank First Publish:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Drones for Anti-piracy Ops
Monday, November 3, 2014 Private Security Drones for Anti-piracy Ops Depiction of ATAC Anti-piracy UAV. We’ve talked about privately-funded drones for maritime eco-activism and humanitarian operations, so it’s not surprising to see another… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Somali pirates face new forces as Drum Cussac sells to Ambrey Risk
Somali pirates face new forces as Drum Cussac sells to Ambrey Risk Security and risk consultancy to sell anti-piracy business as it focuses on long-term work Drum Cussac staff are working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Privateers
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Privateers Tabarrok, Alexander. The Independent Review11.4 (Spring 2007): 565-577. Abstract (summary) Public navies were expensive, especially because they had to be maintained in peacetime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading