Monthly Archives: January 2016

SAFE PASSAGE: PRIVATE SECURITY AND THE DECLINE OF SOMALI PIRACY

SAFE PASSAGE: PRIVATE SECURITY AND THE DECLINE OF SOMALI PIRACY Source: Journal of Public & International Affairs . 2015, Issue 1, p77-87. 11p. Author(s): Dantas, Jordan Abstract: Pirate attacks off the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Contracting for Stability: The Potential Use of Private Military Contractors as a United Nations Rapid-Reaction Force

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PMSCs face changing environment

PMSCs face changing environment 12th January 2016 – 9:43 by Neelam Mathews in Delhi National governments along the eastern rim of the Indian Ocean are beginning to regulate the activities of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Nurses Say Whistleblowing Activity At Iraq Base Protected

Nurses Say Whistleblowing Activity At Iraq Base Protected Share us on: By Jacob Fischler Law360, Washington (January 8, 2016, 8:24 PM ET) — A pair of nurses fought a bid to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Trump on Ending the Crony Capitalism of War

January 27, 2016 Trump on Ending the Crony Capitalism of War By John Smith Donald Trump’s policy position on the US military has not received much attention during the primary season,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover

Detention centre operator Broadspectrum, formerly Transfield Services, rejects Ferrovial takeover By business reporter Justine Parker Posted January 21, 2016 15:13:26 Photo: Broadspectrum has lost several large shareholders over its operation of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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G4S detention centre for migrants cost taxpayer £6m – more than the Ritz – to house 14 families

G4S detention centre for migrants cost taxpayer £6m – more than the Ritz – to house 14 families 16:48, 26 Jan 2016 Updated 16:49, 26 Jan 2016 By Luke Barnes The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Labour removes Israel link to G4S boycott

EXCLUSIVE: Labour removes Israel link to G4S boycott January 27, 2016 LABOUR’S GOVERNING body is to strike any reference to Israel from the minutes of a controversial debate to boycott G4S,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Government urged to seize back control of Birmingham Prison after G4S abuse scandal

Government urged to seize back control of Birmingham Prison after G4S abuse scandal 12:59, 27 Jan 2016 Updated 14:28, 27 Jan 2016 By Jonathan Walker Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Deputy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Colombian Government Upset as Top Soldiers Get Recruited to the Middle East

Colombian Government Upset as Top Soldiers Get Recruited to the Middle East Ma. Elena | staff@latinopost.com Jan 04, 2016 06:00 AM EST 401487 02: Colombian soldiers stand guard during President Andres… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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