Category Archives: Academic

Can Hierarchy Dodge Bullets? Examining Blame Attribution in Military Contracting

Can Hierarchy Dodge Bullets? Examining Blame Attribution in Military Contracting Austin P. Johnson, Nehemia Geva, Kenneth J. Meier First Published February 1, 2019 Research Article https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002718824984 Abstract The increased outsourcing of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Private Security Events Database

The Private Security Events Database Deborah Avant, Kara Kingma Neu First Published January 30, 2019 Abstract Since the 1990s, the private provision of military and security services has become a common… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic | Tagged | Leave a comment

Political, Bureaucratic, and Organizational Obstacles in Regulation of the PSCs

Regulating US Private Security Contractors pp 163-209 | Cite as Political, Bureaucratic, and Organizational Obstacles in Regulation of the PSCs Authors Authors and affiliations Jovana Jezdimirovic Ranito  1 Department of History and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic | Tagged | Leave a comment

Public Attitudes toward Private Military Companies: Insights from Principal–agent Theory

Public Attitudes toward Private Military Companies: Insights from Principal–agent Theory Mark D. Ramirez, Reed M. Wood First Published September 4, 2018 Research Article https://doi.org/10.1177/0022002718797166 Abstract This article examines the distribution and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic | Tagged | Leave a comment

Privatization of Force A Comparison of Reagan’s Cold War Doctrine in Colombia and Nicaragua Related to the Shift of US Policy Towards the Outsourcing of Military Services

Privatization of Force A Comparison of Reagan’s Cold War Doctrine in Colombia and Nicaragua Related to the Shift of US Policy Towards the Outsourcing of Military Services You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register … Continue reading

Posted in Academic, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Since you left: United Nations peace support, private military and security companies, and Canada

Since you left: United Nations peace support, private military and security companies, and Canada Christopher Spearin First Published April 23, 2018 Article Commentary https://doi.org/10.1177/0020702017740158 Abstract In the late 1990s when Canada… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic, Canada, United Nations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Introduction: A Re-examination of Private Military and Security Companies

Introduction: A Re-examination of Private Military and Security Companies You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

Posted in Academic | Tagged | Leave a comment

American psychologists, the Central Intelligence Agency, and enhanced interrogation

American psychologists, the Central Intelligence Agency, and enhanced interrogation You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

Posted in Academic, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Intelligence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Hoffman report, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the defense of the nation: A personal view

The Hoffman report, the Central Intelligence Agency, and the defense of the nation: A personal view You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

Posted in Academic, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Intelligence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The American Psychological Association’s Hoffman report allegations of my association with the “CIA torture” program

The American Psychological Association’s Hoffman report allegations of my association with the “CIA torture” program You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

Posted in Academic, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, Intelligence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment