Category Archives: State Department

Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative

Posted on July 31, 2024 by David Isenberg

(U) Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative 07/30/2024 04:22 PM EDT   (U) What OIG Audited  (SBU) The Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Demands “Urgent” Meeting With Blinken Amid Gaza War Lobbying Effort

Posted on November 21, 2023 by David Isenberg

Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Demands “Urgent” Meeting With Blinken Amid Gaza War Lobbying Effort NSO Group has pushed to be taken off a U.S. blacklist since 2021. Now, citing the threat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US blasts Wagner releasing convict-soldiers, enlisting from Chechen jails

Posted on January 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Jerusalem Post World News US blasts Wagner releasing convict-soldiers, enlisting from Chechen jails State Department spokesman Ned Price condemned the practice of recruiting convicted criminals for battle in exchange for freedom… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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G4S Affiliates Pay $500,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Posted on January 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Press Release G4S Affiliates Pay $500,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Wednesday, November 23, 2022 For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A joint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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State Dept Is Quietly Approving Former Servicemembers’ Work for Foreign Interests. That’s a Problem

Posted on October 24, 2022 by David Isenberg

State Dept Is Quietly Approving Former Servicemembers’ Work for Foreign Interests. That’s a Problem. More than half of all waivers authorize ties with authoritarian regimes. ByJulienne McClure | Filed under investigation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The DIA on the Perils and Pitfalls of Private Security

Posted on June 13, 2022 by David Isenberg

June 13, 2022 The DIA on the Perils and Pitfalls of Private Security By David Isenberg On July 19, 2015 I filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the U.S.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali

Posted on December 29, 2021 by David Isenberg

Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson December 15, 2021 We are alarmed by a potential deployment of Russia-backed Wagner Group forces in Mali. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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We’re all Palestinians Now: Israel-backed NSO Spyware used against US State Department

Posted on December 17, 2021 by David Isenberg

We’re all Palestinians Now: Israel-backed NSO Spyware used against US State Department Juan Cole 12/04/2021 Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Reuters reports that at least nine US State Department officials had… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Israeli Spyware Was Used Against US Diplomats in Uganda

Posted on December 7, 2021 by David Isenberg

Israeli Spyware Was Used Against US Diplomats in Uganda Ellen Ioanes / Vox ‘NSO Group says its spyware targets only criminals and terrorists. Critics disagree.’ (photo: Getty Images) 06 December 21… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware – sources

Posted on December 7, 2021 by David Isenberg

December 3, 202111:18 PM ESTLast Updated 3 days ago Disrupted U.S. State Department phones hacked with Israeli company spyware – sources By Christopher Bing and Joseph Menn   1/2 The logo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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