Category Archives: Middle East

Fighting ISIS with Mercenaries: A feasible alternative?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by

Fighting ISIS with Mercenaries: A feasible alternative? Vishal Wilde We might be forced to deploy boots on the ground because air strikes are not sufficient to subdue the repugnant Daʻish (ISIS/ISIL/IS); instead,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Meet the American Vigilantes Who Are Fighting ISIS

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

The New York Times Cover Photo Clay Lawton, 26, from Rhode Island, left, and the 45-year-old Texan called Azad. Credit Moises Saman/Magnum, for The New York Times Meet the American VigilantesWho… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Accountability for private security contractor drone operators on the U.S.-Mexico border: applying lessons learned from the Middle East

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

Accountability for private security contractor drone operators on the U.S.-Mexico border: applying lessons learned from the Middle East Full Text: I. The United States Must Hold Private Service Contractors Accountable for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Acquisition Processes and Contract Management U.S. Army Generally Designed Adequate Controls to Monitor Contractor Performance at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, but Additional Controls Are Needed

Posted on August 19, 2015 by

Audit Report 08-07-2015 Acquisition Processes and Contract Management U.S. Army Generally Designed Adequate Controls to Monitor Contractor Performance at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center, but Additional Controls Are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Migrant Workers and the US Military in the Middle East

Posted on July 22, 2015 by

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GardaWorld Announces Strategic Expansion to Become the Premier Security Provider in Africa and the Middle East

Posted on July 17, 2015 by

GardaWorld Announces Strategic Expansion to Become the Premier Security Provider in Africa and the Middle East Published: July 13, 2015 9:30 a.m. ET As part of its expansion, the company signs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Olive targets Middle East as US merger completed

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Olive targets Middle East as US merger completed Critchlow, Andrew. The Daily Telegraph [London (UK)] 08 May 2015: 4. According to Mr St George, the company will be looking to expand… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries could transform the fight against Isis – if we let them

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

Mercenaries could transform the fight against Isis – if we let them Private military contractors have a bad name, but a great record against the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria 29 Comments… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, New Report Shows Corporate Role In Israeli Torture

Posted on April 23, 2015 by

On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, New Report Shows Corporate Role In Israeli Torture As Israel cracks down on protests, Palestinians call for international support to thousands of political prisoners and researchers release… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Men in the Middle

Posted on April 20, 2015 by

The Men in the Middle Anjali Kamat ▪ Spring 2015 “Crowd of Workers.” Sketch courtesy of Molly Crabapple.* P. Marusamy had just turned twenty-nine when I met him and his friends… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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