Daily Archives: December 8, 2014

Companies and Combat Operations: Regulating Private Military Companies After the War on Terror

Companies and Combat Operations: Regulating Private Military Companies After the War on Terror Added by Sara Mc Guire Abstract: The privatization of warfare has led to increasing state reliance on private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Application of Ruggie’s ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework to Private Military and Security Contractors: The International Regulation of PMSC Compliance With Human Rights Objectives

Forthcoming The Application of Ruggie’s ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework to Private Military and Security Contractors: The International Regulation of PMSC Compliance With Human Rights Objectives Added by Sara Mc Guire… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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International Standards for the Private Security Industry

International Standards for the Private Security Industry Added by Dirk Siebels Abstract: Private security companies have recently been the subject of increased attention not only because of their large-scale involvement in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Constructing and Consuming “Security” as a Commodity. Implications of a Marketization of Force

Note: This is a paper for a conference (and, consequently, a work in progress). Constructing and Consuming “Security” as a Commodity. Implications of a Marketization of Force. Paper presented in 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Special Forces’ $77M ‘Hustler’ Hits Back

Kevin Maurer Out From the Shadows 12.08.14 Special Forces’ $77M ‘Hustler’ Hits Back First he worked for U.S. commandos. Then he made millions. Then the American government seized his money. Now,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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