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- 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
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Escalation at Sea: SOMALI PIRACY AND PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES
Small Arms Survey 2012: Chapter 6 Summary Escalation at Sea SOMALI PIRACY AND PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES The frequency of pirate attacks on commercial ships worldwide has risen dramatically in the past… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Maritime PSC: Not the Solution, But Part of the Solution
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ August 22, 2012 Maritime PSC: Not the Solution, But Part of the Solution Those who follow the issue of attacks by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates
Aug 19, 2012 – 16:53 Armed guards protect Swiss ships from pirates The fight against pirates has been stepped up (Keystone) Swiss shipping operators have confirmed that they have been employing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
War on Somali Pirates: Big Business and Growing
War on Somali Pirates: Big Business and Growing 8/14/2012 By Sandra I. Erwin Ship hijackings by Somali pirates have slowed down considerably so far this year, but they will bounce back,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Private Security Companies in Somalia are in violation of the arms embargo – UN
Private Security Companies in Somalia are in violation of the arms embargo – UN Written by defenceWeb Wednesday, 08 August 2012 14:28 The United Nations is concerned that member states are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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What happens now with SA’s guns-for-hire in Somalia?
What happens now with SA’s guns-for-hire in Somalia? Daily Maverick – The United Nations Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea has this year highlighted the problematic role played by private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny
Maritime Security Industry Under UN Scrutiny SEMG Views Industry as a Threat While IMO Sees Benefit By ROBERT YOUNG PELTON 07/19/2012 ©Somalia Report Armed Security Guard At Sea The latest leaked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Security Firms Divided Over How to Succeed in the Anti-Piracy Business
Security Firms Divided Over How to Succeed in the Anti-Piracy Business August 2012 By Sandra I. Erwin Security contractors continue to search for a winning business model in the increasingly competitive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Land-Based Anti-Piracy Fallout
Piracy REPORT: Exclusive Land-Based Anti-Piracy Fallout Pirates Become Politicians. Poachers Become Wardens By ROBERT YOUNG PELTON 07/10/2012 The most talked about, not talked about, story this week is who will replace… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Western private military companies are expanding operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Somalia
S.Balmasov: Western private military companies are expanding operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Somalia 19/06/2012 10:33 Western private military and security companies increase the scope of its presence in a number… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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