private security contractors

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Don’t Fire

Published by David Isenberg 2 Comments

by David Isenberg The performance of private security contractors (PSCs) working for the U.S. government in war zones is a mixed bag. Sometimes the PSCs operate very well, but the accountability and oversight of them leave something to be desired. Sometimes… Continue Reading →

The Rise of the Development Industrial Complex

Published by David Isenberg 3 Comments

by David Isenberg The private military and security contracting (PMSC) industry has long claimed, not without some justification, that all the publicity about private security contractors—that is, guys carrying guns—overshadows and unfairly tars the work of reconstruction. This latter subcategory… Continue Reading →