Monthly Archives: November 2011

PMC in U.N. Operations? It Depends

Posted on November 30, 2011 8:11 pm by David

David Isenberg PMC in U.N. Operations? It Depends Posted: 11/30/11 02:15 PM ET For many years now supporters of private military and security contracting firms (PMSC) have argued that they can play a useful role in United Nations peacekeeping and … Continue reading →

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MP decries Canadian contracting of ‘Blackwater’ mercenaries

Posted on November 30, 2011 6:15 pm by David

OP/ED: MP decries Canadian contracting of ‘Blackwater’ mercenaries by Alex Atamanenko MP on 22 Nov 2011 We often hear stories in the press about mercenary armies in which soldiers-for-hire do the dirty work of various governments around the world. One such … Continue reading →

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CACI taps industry veteran to run business development

Posted on November 30, 2011 5:47 pm by David

CACI taps industry veteran to run business development By David HublerNov 29, 2011 CACI International Inc. has hired Krisstie Kondrotis as executive vice president of business development. The strategic hire supports CACI’s strong growth momentum and brings a veteran industry … Continue reading →

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From PMC to CMSP: Thinking Strategically About Private Contractors

Posted on November 28, 2011 7:09 pm by David
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KBR to Develop and Deliver Virtual Training Program for Royal Australian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock Ship

Posted on November 28, 2011 6:42 pm by David
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White House at Odds with Senate Contracting Proposals

Posted on November 28, 2011 6:38 pm by David

Nov 28, 2011 White House at Odds with Senate Contracting Proposals By NEIL GORDON and PAUL CHASSY When it comes to the use and oversight of contractors, the Senate and White House haven’t been seeing eye-to-eye lately. Sen. Dick Durbin … Continue reading →

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THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES HOLDS A NEWS CONFERENCE ON THE ANNUAL U.S. FEDERAL SERVICES INDUSTRIAL BASE REPORT

Posted on November 28, 2011 6:27 pm by David

THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES HOLDS A NEWS CONFERENCE ON THE ANNUAL U.S. FEDERAL SERVICES INDUSTRIAL BASE REPORT November 23, 2011 Wednesday EVENT DATE: November 23, 2011 TYPE: NEWS CONFERENCE SPEAKER: THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES … Continue reading →

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Up to 763 contractors to train Iraqi forces: US

Posted on November 26, 2011 11:29 pm by David

Up to 763 contractors to train Iraqi forces: US By W.G. Dunlop (AFP) BAGHDAD — A maximum of 763 civilian contractors and 157 US military personnel will train Iraqi security forces post-2011, if the Iraqi government gives its approval, a … Continue reading →

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Greece to allow armed guards on cargo ships against piracy

Posted on November 26, 2011 11:22 pm by David

Greece to allow armed guards on cargo ships against piracy From: AFP November 26, 2011 1:02AM GREECE will let its large commercial fleet employ armed guards to ward against a surge in pirate attacks, the ministry in charge of security … Continue reading →

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American Court awards $28.8 million to a Jordanian Businessman

Posted on November 26, 2011 11:19 pm by David

American Court awards $28.8 million to a Jordanian Businessman [2011-11-26 ] AMMONNEWS — When a knock came at the jury room door at 11 a.m. Wednesday, speculation was high that Gulf Stream billionaire Harry Sargeant had beaten a Jordanian businessman … Continue reading →

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