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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
- Examining the role of the military contractor
- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
- David Isenberg on PressTV - US contractor with poor ratings hired again
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Privatization of peacekeeping: UN’s institutional capacity to control Private Military and Security Companies
Privatization of peacekeeping: UN’s institutional capacity to control Private Military and Security Companies Yigit, Huseyin URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/37747 Date: 2013-09 Abstract: Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) are perceived as a cost-effective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Privatization of War and the Problem for Distinction
Carleton Review of International Affairs, vol. 2 (Fall, 2013) The Privatization of War and the Problem for Distinction by Avista Homayun Abstract: This paper contends that the uncertain status of employees… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Speaker John Bercow accused of risking MPs’ safety with plan to bring in private security firm at Commons
Speaker John Bercow accused of risking MPs’ safety with plan to bring in private security firm at Commons Mail Online By BRENDAN CARLIN, MAIL ON SUNDAY POLITICAL REPORTER 19 April 2014… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Obligations to refugees ignored
Obligations to refugees ignored Legal Monitor Worldwide 15 April 2014 The Australian government’s decision to send asylum seekers to other countries and to use private companies to run detention centres signifies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Workers score a privatization victory
Workers score a privatization victory Far from a major achievement for the government, last week’s agreement paving the way to sell state-owned Israel Military Industries is a costly sell-out By Meirav… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Security firms eye profits in push to privatize police services
Security firms eye profits in push to privatize police services David Sali Published on April 16, 2014 When it comes to skyrocketing policing costs, Eli El-Chantiry points his finger squarely at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A Serco bet? Australia’s immigration centres are up for grabs
A Serco bet? Australia’s immigration centres are up for grabs Crikey By by Cathy Alexander 11 April 2014 Want to run Australia’s immigration detention centres? The job is out for tender… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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One Man Private Army
Bob Denard. Via Militaryphotos.net One Man Private Army Invading an impoverished country mostly by himself, legendary gun-for-hire Bob Denard created a whole class of modern mercenary—and a new way of war… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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“GUNS FOR HIRE, DEATH ON DEMAND”: THE PERMISSIBILITY OF U.S. OUTSOURCING OF DRONE ATTACKS TO CIVILIAN SURROGATES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CHALLENGES TO TRADITIONAL JUST WAR THEORY
Florida Journal of International Law “GUNS FOR HIRE, DEATH ON DEMAND”: THE PERMISSIBILITY OF U.S. OUTSOURCING OF DRONE ATTACKS TO CIVILIAN SURROGATES OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CHALLENGES TO TRADITIONAL JUST… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Veterans Weigh in on Private Security Guarding Military Bases
04.09.14 Veterans Weigh in on Private Security Guarding Military Bases After 9/11 more private contractors took over security responsibilities on military bases as troops headed overseas. Recent veterans weigh in on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading