Daily Archives: December 30, 2013

Gender and the privatization of security: neoliberal transformation of the militarized gender order

Gender and the privatization of security: neoliberal transformation of the militarized gender order DOI: 10.1080/21624887.2013.848107 Maya Eichlera* pages 311-325 Abstract The increasing reliance on private military and security companies (PMSCs) in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Should Private Security Companies be Employed for Counterinsurgency Operations?

Journal of Military Ethics Volume 12, Issue 3, 2013 Should Private Security Companies be Employed for Counterinsurgency Operations? DOI: 10.1080/15027570.2013.847535 David M. Barnesa* pages 201-224 Abstract Many of the reasons offered… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Silenced and Indispensible GURKHAS IN PRIVATE MILITARY SECURITY COMPANIES

The Silenced and Indispensible   GURKHAS IN PRIVATE MILITARY SECURITY COMPANIES International Feminist Journal of Politics       The Silenced and Indispensible GURKHAS IN PRIVATE MILITARY SECURITY COMPANIES DOI: 10.1080/14616742.2013.781441  … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The reorganization of legitimate violence: The contested terrain of the private military and security industry during the post-cold war era

Research in Organizational Behavior Volume 33, 2013, Pages 3–37 The reorganization of legitimate violence: The contested terrain of the private military and security industry during the post-cold war era ☆ Joel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the security management gap in the United Kingdom

The Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the security management gap in the United Kingdom Button, Mark Security Journal24.2 (Apr 2011): 118-132. Abstract (summary) The passing of the Private Security Industry Act… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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OUTSOURCING – A POSSIBLE SOLUTION FOR IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LOGISTICS SYSTEMS IN THE ORGANIZATIONS

OUTSOURCING – A POSSIBLE SOLUTION FOR IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LOGISTICS SYSTEMS IN THE ORGANIZATIONS Badea, Dorel; Petrisor, Silviu-Mihai . Scientific Bulletin – Nicolae Balcescu Land Forces Academy15.2 (2010): 121-128. Abstract… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Five Down, No Glory: Frank G. Tinker, Mercenary Ace in the Spanish Civil War

Five Down, No Glory: Frank G. Tinker, Mercenary Ace in the Spanish Civil War Ellis, Steve, USAFR. Air Power History59.3 (Fall 2012): 59-60. Abstract (summary) In 1938, Tinker published his account of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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New Actors and the State: Addressing Maritime Security Threats in Southeast Asia

New Actors and the State: Addressing Maritime Security Threats in Southeast Asia Liss, Carolin Contemporary Southeast Asia35.2 (2013): 141-162. Abstract (summary) Contemporary maritime security threats such as piracy, smuggling and illegal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Bad Boy-Bert Hall: Aviator and Mercenary of the Skies

The Bad Boy-Bert Hall: Aviator and Mercenary of the Skies Hallion, Richard P. Air Power History60.3 (Fall 2013): 50-51. Abstract (summary) Sterling Seagrave’s Soldiers of Fortune, an excellent introductory survey; John Carver… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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WAR ON TERROR, INC.: CORPORATE PROFITEERING FROM THE POLITICS OF FEAR

WAR ON TERROR, INC.: CORPORATE PROFITEERING FROM THE POLITICS OF FEAR Dobransky, Steve. International Journal on World Peace28.3 (Sep 2011): 111-114. Abstract (summary) Dobransky reviews WAR ON TERROR, INC.: CORPORATE PROFITEERING FROM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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