Daily Archives: April 11, 2014

IGAR and USAID Clash over Access to Afghan Assessments

SIGAR and USAID Clash over Access to Afghan Assessments April 8, 2014 John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, testifies before a House subcomittee. Most Hollywood sequels flop, but the second showdown… 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

The reorganization of legitimate violence: The contested terrain of the private military and security industry during the post-cold war era ☆ Joel A.C. Baum, , Anita M. McGahan Abstract We investigate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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“GUNS FOR HIRE, DEATH ON DEMAND”: THE PERMISSIBILITY OF U.S. OUTSOURCING OF DRONE ATTACKS TO CIVILIAN SURROGATES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CHALLENGES TO TRADITIONAL JUST WAR THEORY

Florida Journal of International Law “GUNS FOR HIRE, DEATH ON DEMAND”: THE PERMISSIBILITY OF U.S. OUTSOURCING OF DRONE ATTACKS TO CIVILIAN SURROGATES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CHALLENGES TO TRADITIONAL JUST… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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CONSTITUTIONAL ETHICS AND CONTRACTING OUT: THE DILEMMA OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

CONSTITUTIONAL ETHICS AND CONTRACTING OUT: THE DILEMMA OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS Source: Mustang Journal of Business & Ethics . 2013, Issue 5, p30-45. 16p. Author(s): Schooley, Shawn Erik Subject Terms: *PUBLIC administration… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Indian court accepts petition to drop charges against anti-piracy guards

Indian court accepts petition to drop charges against anti-piracy guards Baltic Daily – Political/Social News 11 April 2014 12:38, TALLINN, Apr 11, BNS – The high court of the Indian state of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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ANALYSIS: Use Of Private Military Companies Jeopardizes Democratic Processes

ANALYSIS: Use Of Private Military Companies Jeopardizes Democratic Processes RIA Novosti РИА Новости MOSCOW, April 11 (RIA Novosti), Daria Chernyshova – The use of private military companies challenges democratic processes and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Extradition looms for Canadian accused of building faulty trucks for U.S. military

Extradition looms for Canadian accused of building faulty trucks for U.S. military William Whyte’s Armet Armoured Vehicles won $6.4 million contract By Douglas Quan, Postmedia News April 11, 2014 12:20 PM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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State Department Again Denies Presence of US Mercenaries in Ukraine

State Department Again Denies Presence of US Mercenaries in Ukraine RIA Novosti РИА Новости WASHINGTON, April 11 (RIA Novosti), Petr Martynychev – Claims that a private US security company has sent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ambiguity of ‘Mercenary’ Label Is Politically Expedient

OPINION: Ambiguity of ‘Mercenary’ Label Is Politically Expedient RIA Novosti РИА Новости 11 April 2014 10:11, MOSCOW, April 10 (RIA Novosti), Daria Chernyshova – Defining someone as a “mercenary” has become a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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A Serco bet? Australia’s immigration centres are up for grabs

A Serco bet? Australia’s immigration centres are up for grabs Crikey By by Cathy Alexander 11 April 2014, Want to run Australia’s immigration detention centres? The job is out for tender… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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