Monthly Archives: December 2017

Please read this carefully

Gentlemen and Ladies: Two points for your consideration; please read the following carefully. First,  today I posted 48 articles.  That is it for today and for 2017. I will resume sometime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The politics of international law: the life cycle of emerging norms on the use and regulation of private military and security companies

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Private Military and Security Companies or Mercenaries? Bringing Law Back Into the Discussion

Private Military and Security Companies or Mercenaries? Bringing Law Back Into the Discussion October 30, 2017 / Frauke Renz Source: U.S. Department of Defense. In late May 2017, Erik Prince, former Navy SEAL… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Combatting the legal side effects of privatized war

Combatting the legal side effects of privatized war What has been achieved, and what still needs to be done in international legal scholarship on Private Military and Security Companies Mirko Sossai—… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How “Wagner” came to Syria

The ride of the mercenaries How “Wagner” came to Syria Captured soldiers cast light on the work of a shadowy group Print edition | Europe Nov 2nd 2017 | MOSCOW “I… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Use of PMSCs by the United Nations in Times of Armed Conflict, Application of IHL and Responsibility Matters

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How Private Security Companies Fund Insurgency in Afghanistan

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G4S is Using Art by Detainees and Prisoners to Boost Its Public Image

G4S is Using Art by Detainees and Prisoners to Boost Its Public Image by Joe Lo @joeloyo Estimated read time: 5mins A drawing on the wall shows a dilapidated room. Giant eyes… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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COMMENTS ON DRAFT GENERAL COMMENT 36 ON ARTICLE 6 OF THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS AS ADOPTED AT FIRST READING BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE IN JULY 2017 DURING ITS 120TH SESSION

COMMENTS ON DRAFT GENERAL COMMENT 36 ON ARTICLE 6 OF THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS AS ADOPTED AT FIRST READING BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE IN JULY 2017… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Federal court denies DynCorp protest of $10B State Department contract

Federal court denies DynCorp protest of $10B State Department contract Enlarge A federal court has upheld a State Department award of a $10 billion contract to AAR Airlift, dealing a blow… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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