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Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors

Afghan Public Protection Force Replaces Contractors By NPR People: Quil Lawrence Originally published on Wed May 23, 2012 6:54 am 4:09 – Listen Nearly two years ago, Afghan President Hamid Karzai… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private security contractors in the war on terrorism : men of honor or dogs of war?

Private security contractors in the war on terrorism : men of honor or dogs of war?   Title: Private security contractors in the war on terrorism : men of honor or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Anti-pirate security are “trigger-happy cowboys”

Anti-pirate security are “trigger-happy cowboys” PS May 22, 2012 – 13:41 Questions are being raised over the use of guards onboard Mærsk Line Limited ships from a security company whose guards… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nexus Consulting Announces Maritime “Use of Force” Flexible Webcast Series

Nexus Consulting Announces Maritime “Use of Force” Flexible Webcast Series Thursday, May 17, 2012 Firm provides interactive insight into maritime security guidelines to global audiences Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Defense authorization bill could bar private security contractors from Afghanistan

FedBiz Talk Defense authorization bill could bar private security contractors from Afghanistan Washington Business Journal by Jill R. Aitoro, Senior Staff Reporter Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:21am EDT Jill R.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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IMO: Countries Fearing Piracy Lawsuits Reject Regulating Armed Ship Guards

IMO: Countries Fearing Piracy Lawsuits Reject Regulating Armed Ship Guards By MICHELLE WIESE BOCKMANN (BLOOMBERG) May 15, 2012, 3:06pm MANILA, Philippines – Governments don’t want to regulate standards for private armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ashton to spend €15mn on private security firms

Ashton to spend €15mn on private security firms 09.03.12 @ 16:58 1. BY ANDREW RETTMAN 2. Andrew email BRUSSELS – Catherine Ashton’s External Action Service (EEAS) is to spend €15 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards

Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards Lloyd’s List 11th May 2012 AS THE shipping industry looks to the International Maritime Organization to issue guidance next… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Armed Guards Can Help Cut Insurance Costs for Shipping Companies

Armed Guards Can Help Cut Insurance Costs for Shipping Companies Bloomberg 14 May 2012 Insurance costs to pay ransoms if vessels are hijacked by Somali pirates can be reduced by 75… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private Navy Planned To Counter Pirate Raids

The National.ae May 13, 2012 Private Navy Planned To Counter Pirate Raids David Black A private navy costing US$70 million (Dh257m) is being set up to escort merchant ships through the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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