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- August 17, 2010, on C-Span III, speaks on private military contracting
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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Neoliberalism and the rise of the private military industry
Neoliberalism and the rise of the private military industry Author(s): Aaron Ettinger Source: International Journal. 66.3 (Summer 2011): p743. Full Text: In the early 20th century, Georges Clemenceau remarked that war… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Is private security taking over Africa?
Is private security taking over Africa? Al Bawaba Ltd. It is statistically true that we are living in the most peaceful and stable era in human history. It just does not… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private security to replace cops at Oregon airport
Private security to replace cops at Oregon airport Damian Mann Source: Mail Tribune, Medford, Ore. Created: November 16, 2012 Airport estimates $200,000 annual savings by using contracted security services MEDFORD, OR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prisons, Privatization, and the Elusive Employee-Contractor Distinction – Part 4
The Volokh Conspiracy February 29, 2012 Wednesday 7:34 PM EST Prisons, Privatization, and the Elusive Employee-Contractor Distinction – Part 4 On Friday, I posted the introduction to my latest paper, Prisons,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Prisons, Privatization, and the Elusive Employee-Contractor Distinction – Part 2
The Volokh Conspiracy February 27, 2012 Monday 8:00 PM EST Prisons, Privatization, and the Elusive Employee-Contractor Distinction – Part 2 On Friday, I posted the introduction to my latest paper, Prisons,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Military Contractors & the American Way of War
Military Contractors & the American Way of War Author(s): Deborah D. Avant and Renee de Nevers Source: Daedalus. 140.3 (Summer 2011): p88. Full Text: Abstract: Contractors are deeply intertwined with the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The future use of corporate warriors with the U.S. Armed Forces: legal, policy, and practical considerations and concerns
The future use of corporate warriors with the U.S. Armed Forces: legal, policy, and practical considerations and concerns Author(s): David A. Wallace Source: Defense A R Journal. 16.2 (July 2009): p123.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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An American Narcissist
An American Narcissist Tuesday, 06 November 2012 13:05 By Clive Hambidge It would seem unfair to single out Mitt Romney as a modern day narcissist when the insufferably long American election… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The burden of private security
The burden of private security The New Mexican Posted: Thursday, November 01, 2012 – 11/1/12 We’re gratified to learn that a private security company patrolling the Santa Fe Railyard is making… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Industry Upset Over Prison Defense Contracts
Industry Upset Over Prison Defense Contracts Oct 19, 2012 Military.com| by Bryant Jordan Business owners competing for the withering number of U.S. military contracts face a surprising competitor — American prisoners.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading