Category Archives: David Isenberg

The Changing State of International Relations: The PMSC Impact

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Changing State of International Relations: The PMSC Impact Posted: 10/22/2012 12:42 pm It has long been understood that today’s private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal in Iraq

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Heavy Metal in Iraq By David Isenberg, Oct. 22, 2012 Every war is hell, particularly for civilians. And while every war produces deadly familiar impacts on the civilian population whether it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

As Iraq, Afghan wars end, private security firms adapt October 21, 2012|Peter Apps, Political Risk Correspondent | Reuters (Chris Detrick Reuters, REUTERS) WASHINGTON (Reuters) – On a rooftop terrace blocks from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Predator Military Contractors: Privatizing the Drones Posted: 10/18/2012 9:40 am About three and a half years ago I wrote that “One… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma Posted: 10/12/2012 11:17 pm The use of private contractors is not just for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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See SPOT Develop

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ See SPOT Develop October 15, 2012 When it comes to come to contracting good governance groups usually stress the need for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

  Contractors in War Zones: Not Exactly “Contracting” By David Isenberg | October 9, 2012 Marine photo / Lance Cpl. Grant T. Walker Troops don’t pull K.P. — kitchen patrol —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Getting Data for the Debate: All Hail DTM Posted: 10/05/2012 2:34 pm Let’s suppose U.S. diplomats are serving in a dangerous,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing the PMSC Frame

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Deconstructing the PMSC Frame Huffington Post Posted: 10/02/2012 3:41 pm Sometimes, as the saying goes, it is not what you say,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Will No One Rid Me of This Turbulent Company?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Will No One Rid Me of This Turbulent Company? Posted: 09/28/2012 10:38 am Now that the London Olympics are receding into… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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