Daily Archives: March 1, 2016

Tracing the U.S. Military’s Presence in Africa

Tracing the U.S. Military’s Presence in Africa Adam Moore University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) James Walker University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) January 8, 2016 Abstract: In recent years there… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Pragmatic Networks and Transnational Governance of Private Military and Security Services

Pragmatic Networks and Transnational Governance of Private Military and Security Services Deborah D. Avant First published online: 18 February 2016 Abstract In 2004 private military and security companies lacked effective transnational… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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PRO-GOVERNMENT MILITIAS AND CONFLICT

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Above the Law, Under the Radar: A History of Private Contractors and Aerial Fumigation in Colombia

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REGULATING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

REGULATING THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF PRIVATE MILITARY AND SECURITY COMPANIES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Companies of the Past and Present: Lessons from the East India Company on the Use and Regulation of Private Forces Today

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Serco to run Australia’s biggest prison for another 5 years

 Serco to run Australia’s biggest prison for another 5 years February 24, 2016 At last something to celebrate for Serco, the challenged UK outsourcing company. The company said a contract with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ex-Blackwater Snipers Want 4th Circ. To Revive FCA Suit

Ex-Blackwater Snipers Want 4th Circ. To Revive FCA Suit Share us on: By Matt Sharp Law360, New York (February 11, 2015, 6:00 PM ET) — Two former Blackwater contractors said Tuesday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Training credentials suit revived against Blackwater successor

Feb 26, 2016 6:41am EST Training credentials suit revived against Blackwater successor By Barbara Grzincic Academi Training Center, a successor to Blackwater Worldwide, faces renewed whistleblower charges by two workers who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Overseas Contractors Defense Base Act Attorney Launches New Website

Overseas Contractors Defense Base Act Attorney Launches New Website The Law Office of Matthew T. Singer, based in University City, MO, has launched a new website that is designed to help… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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