Tag Archives: David Isenberg

The Code Is More What You’d Call ‘Guidelines’

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Code Is More What You’d Call ‘Guidelines’ Posted: 05/ 3/2012 11:53 am You may recall that in the past I’ve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Morally Reprehensible Problem

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Morally Reprehensible Problem Posted: 05/03/12 11:38 AM ET I confess: I have an interest in an unseemly topic. Last year… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGIR Speaks

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ SIGIR Speaks Today the office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has released its latest quarterly report. Here… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Data at Last, Data at Last: Thank God Almighty, Data at Last (Sort of)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Data at Last, Data at Last: Thank God Almighty, Data at Last (Sort of) Posted: 04/26/2012 8:20 am Considering how many… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Mercenaries. Oh, Dear

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ We’re Not Mercenaries. Oh, Dear Posted: 04/21/2012 4:14 pm For many years those in the private security contracting industry have argued… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PSC = Putin [Authorized] Security Contractor

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ PSC = Putin [Authorized] Security Contractor Posted: 04/18/2012 5:18 pm Recent news indicated that Russia may create private military and security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Soldier or Contractor? It Doesn’t Matter; in the End Both Still Get Screwed

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Soldier or Contractor? It Doesn’t Matter; in the End Both Still Get Screwed Posted: 04/12/2012 8:22 pm Despite all the attention… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Triple Play on Improving Oversight for Better Contracting

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Triple Play on Improving Oversight for Better Contracting Posted: 04/11/2012 2:30 pm Recently the Center for American Progress released a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Thunderstruck!: The Blackwater Videos

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Thunderstruck!: The Blackwater Videos Posted: 04/ 9/2012 11:52 am Although the print version of the April 2012 issue of Harper’s magazine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Some Things Are Just Unacceptable

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Some Things Are Just Unacceptable Posted: 04/ 2/2012 10:01 am On March 27 the Technology, Informational Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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