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- Here and There with Dave Marash, February 3, 2015
- Sep. 2, 2014 Al Jazeera English segment on Blackwater trial - Comment by David Isenberg
- Jan 2, 2010, Al Jazzeera (English), re Judge Urbina’s dismissal of charges against Blackwater contractors
- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
- Outsourcing War and Peace – Video
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U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says
U.S. to pay more for Afghan security guards, auditor says By Ernesto Londoño, Published: March 28 KABUL — The cost of providing security for U.S. development work in Afghanistan will increase sharply… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Three Myths of the Private Security Contractor
Three Myths of the Private Security Contractor by Bravo Three · March 25, 2012 · The draw down and the cutbacks of the military have actually increased the need for armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Piracy fighters use floating armories
APNewsBreak: Piracy fighters use floating armories Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating armories in international waters so ships that want armed anti-piracy guards can cut costs and circumvent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms
March 22, 2012 Afghanistan Moves to Abolish Private Security Firms Brian Padden | Islamabad Afghan forces stand guard during a security transition ceremony from private security companies to the Afghan government… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force
Explainer: The Afghan Public Protection Force By Abubakar Siddique March 21, 2012 Time is running out for companies operating in Afghanistan to make the switch from private security firms to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghanistan wants private soldiers out
Afghanistan wants private soldiers out by The Canadian Press – Story: 72610 Mar 18, 2012 / 11:00 am The Afghan government is giving companies extensions ranging from a few weeks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas
CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: Life of a Ship Anti-Piracy Operator – Eight Weeks on the High Seas by John Hackwood London, Abu Dhabi, Karachi, Bin Qasim, Dahej, Suez, Malta, Port Said, Suez, Goa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraq bans security firms on oil fields
Security Industry Iraq bans security firms on oil fields Baghdad has banned foreign security contractors from major oil fields being developed by international companies but the order may find be hard… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Afghan government extends deadline for abolishing private security guards
Afghan government extends deadline for abolishing private security guards By Associated Press, Updated: Sunday, March 18, 11:08 AM KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan government is giving companies extensions ranging from a few weeks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops
Private Security Firms Poaching Elite Troops 11:52am UK, Saturday March 17, 2012 Sam Kiley, defence and security editor A boom in recruitment by security firms guarding ships against Somali pirates has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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