Daily Archives: May 4, 2013

Counter-Piracy Drama: The Peanut Gallery and the Big Kids

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Counter-Piracy Drama: The Peanut Gallery and the Big Kids by John A C. Cartner Special to Piracy Daily May 2, 2013 In the 1950’s American television aired a favorite of children… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Afghanistan to Syria, an anemic U.S. civilian effort

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From Afghanistan to Syria, an anemic U.S. civilian effort Source: Reuters – Fri, 3 May 2013 01:31 PM (David Rohde is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Send In the Contractors

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Send In the Contractors ‘Beyond War,’ by David Rohde Yuri Cortez/Agence France Press — Getty Images A Blackwater helicopter flies low in Baghdad, 2005. By PETER BEINART Published: May 3, 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Para-Military State Nexus: Outsourcing the US Coercive Apparatus

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The Para-Military State Nexus: Outsourcing the US Coercive Apparatus Abstract: Outsourcing of US military operations is typically discussed in relation to private military companies (PMCs) and the rise of this industry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“The good, the bad and the ugly” private maritime security companies (PMSCs) and the search for lessons learned

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“The good, the bad and the ugly” private maritime security companies (PMSCs) and the search for lessons learned By Martin Edwin Andersen Editor-in-Chief, Piracy Daily The controversy in late April arising… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Bundeswehr soldiers ‘for hire as mercenaries’

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Bundeswehr soldiers ‘for hire as mercenaries’ Published: 30 Apr 13 06:54 CET German soldiers are moonlighting illegally at private security firms while off-duty, a newspaper revealed on Monday. Working as heavily… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Kucuk’s security company still active

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April 4, 2013 13:02 Kucuk’s security company still active A security company belonging to retired Gen. Veli Kucuk, a prime suspect in the trial against the Ergenekon terrorist group, is still… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy

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Interview with Robert M. Wells, director of training and education, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy Maritime piracy not only leaves ships and sailors exposed to hijacking; it increases the cost of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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