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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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Category Archives: Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, Contractors Were Unsung Heroes Of US Efforts
In Afghanistan, Contractors Were Unsung Heroes Of US Efforts As the US spends its final hours in Afghanistan, Mark Cancian of CSIS notes that more contractors have died (8,000) than US… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Contractor CACI Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Hurting Its Profits. It’s Funding a Pro-War Think Tank.
Military Contractor CACI Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Hurting Its Profits. It’s Funding a Pro-War Think Tank. What CACI reveals about the feedback loop between military contractors and think tanks. Sarah Lazare… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
How the defense industry helped prolong the war in Afghanistan
QuincyInst.org 210818-M-TU241-1009 HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan (August 18, 2021) Marines with the 24th Expeditionary Unit (MEU) guide an evacuee during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state
Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state Zack Kopplin The Afghan state was held together by theft, extortion and nepotism – at the highest levels ‘One reason the Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help
They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help >> Bhadra Sharma, The New York Times Published: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Updated: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Gurkha… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul
AP National News By Associated Press Published August 18, 2021 10:36 PM Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Linkedin The Latest: Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul The Associated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue
The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue Tweet Published August 23. 2021 02:45PM America’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, culminating with the Biden administration’s chaotic handling of the ongoing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
When did mercenaries become contractors?
When did mercenaries become contractors? Comments By Paul Campos On August 23, 2021 I’m pretty sure the answer is shortly after September 11, 2001. As best I can recall, the first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off
Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off Expert Reviews By Jayanta Kalita August 20, 2021 Thanks to the US,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The war in Afghanistan was a huge victory — for the military-industrial complex
The war in Afghanistan was a huge victory — for the military-industrial complex After 20 years, the Taliban are back in power. But for the defense industry, that massive failure was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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