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CITIZEN SOLDIERS AND CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS SOLDIERS’ UNIT COHESTION AND RETENTION ATTITUDES IN THE TOTAL FORCE
CITIZEN SOLDIERS AND CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS SOLDIERS’ UNIT COHESTION AND RETENTION ATTITUDES IN THE TOTAL FORCE Kelty, Ryan. Journal of Political and Military Sociology37.2 (Winter 2009): 133-0_4. Abstract (summary) Translate Abstract The dramatic increase in the use of civilian contractors by … Continue reading
EU men with guns: a comedy of errors
Bodyguard opening door of armoured jeep for Ashton in Benghazi, Libya (Photo: ec.europa.eu) Investigation EU men with guns: a comedy of errors 17.04.13 @ 16:47 Related Security firm wins EU contract despite tax problem EU to spend €50mn on private … Continue reading
Private security for immigrant detention centres
Private security for immigrant detention centres Nikos Dendias announces public order ministry plan Updated At: 21:56 Thursday 23 May 2013 Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday announced that the government is planning to hire a private security company to … Continue reading
Bundeswehr soldiers ‘for hire as mercenaries’
Bundeswehr soldiers ‘for hire as mercenaries’ Published: 30 Apr 13 06:54 CET German soldiers are moonlighting illegally at private security firms while off-duty, a newspaper revealed on Monday. Working as heavily armed guards on freighters or in war-zones, some do … Continue reading
Former health ministry top official implicated in new corruption scandal
Former health ministry top official implicated in new corruption scandal 22-04-2013 15:33 | Daniela Lazarová A fresh corruption scandal has erupted on the Czech political scene. The police have charged a high placed former health ministry official with breach of … Continue reading
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Does Private Military Companies represent a threat or an asset to the Swedish Armed Forces regarding re-recruitment with the focus on the soldiers of FS21?
Does Private Military Companies represent a threat or an asset to the Swedish Armed Forces regarding re-recruitment with the focus on the soldiers of FS21? Author: Pärnering, Mikael (Swedish National Defence College)
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A Question of Facts–The Legal Use of Private Security Firms in Bosnia
A Question of Facts–The Legal Use of Private Security Firms in Bosnia David Kassebaum Columbia Journal of Transnational Law 38 no3 581-602 2000 ABSTRACT In Bosnia, the United States turned to private security firms to implement its policy of achieving … Continue reading
Private Security and Armed Conflict A Case Study of the Scorpions during the Mass Killings in Former Yugoslavia.
Private Security and Armed Conflict A Case Study of the Scorpions during the Mass Killings in Former Yugoslavia. Authors: Tanner, Samuel1 Mulone, Massimiliano1 Source: British Journal of Criminology; Jan2013, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p41-58, 18p Abstract: Based on a case … Continue reading
Commercialising Security in Europe. Political Consequences for Peace Operations
News – 20. March 2013 PRIO’s New Security Studies presents its latest book edited by Anna Leander Commercialising Security in Europe. Political Consequences for Peace Operations The PRIO book series New Security Studies has published its first volume of the … Continue reading
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Private security firms under scrutiny in Germany
Security Private security firms under scrutiny in Germany Since the recent move by online retailer Amazon to fire a private security company over allegations of racism, the role of private security providers has been put in the spotlight in Germany.
