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Outside View // 1 decade ago

Outside View: Stability operations association meeting opens

Private industry providers are convening in Washington to facilitate efforts by the international community to increase security.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Dogs of War: Cost-effective: Myth or fact?

If you've heard it once, you've heard it countless times: Governments and corporations turn to private military contractors because it is more cost-effective than using regular military forces. But is it true?

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Dogs of War: More oversight needed

Nowadays "oversight and accountability" are virtually sacred cows. Who could possibly be against it? Judging by the events of recent weeks Uncle Sam for one.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Blackwater 'needs no license' in Iraq

Questions are being raised about the efficacy of Iraq’s attempt to close down Blackwater's operations in the country after civilian deaths.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Iraq says Blackwater banned after shooting

Iraqi officials said they would withdraw the license of U.S. private military contractor Blackwater and start criminal proceedings against its staff.

Top News // 2 decades ago

Washington Agenda-General

Top News // 2 decades ago

Washington Agenda-Weekahead

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Contractors are cost effective. While the popular perception is of huge salaries for cushy jobs, the reality is that contractors live alongside military personnel and generally cost the government far less in the long run
Dogs of War: Cost-effective: Myth or fact? Apr 25, 2008

Military Options for Bringing Peace to the Democratic Republic of Cong
Washington Agenda-General Feb 05, 2003

Military Options for Bringing Peace to the Democratic Republic of Cong
Washington Agenda-Weekahead Jan 31, 2003