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- June 28, 2010. heard in “Controversy over CIA Blackwater contract,” The World
- 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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America Doesn’t Wage War. Government Institutions Do.
War Room America Doesn’t Wage War. Government Institutions Do. Members of a private security company in Baghdad, Iraq in 2007. There are large numbers of mercenaries fighting for the United States… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Hidalgo County hires private company to operate Willacy County jail to ease overcrowding
Hidalgo County hires private company to operate Willacy County jail to ease overcrowding By Xavier Alvarez – The Monitor – March 11, 2023 In this undated file photo, the Willacy County… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Golden Valley turns to contractors to fill policing gaps
Golden Valley turns to contractors to fill policing gaps Hennepin County deputies and a private security firm are working alongside remaining officers. By Josie Albertson-Grove Star Tribune March 1, 2023 —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann
Ash Milton January 18, 2023 Articles “Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann Chatham House/Simon Mann Simon Mann was formed in consummately British institutions. After completing his education at Eton… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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OPINION: A Mercenary Air Force for Ukraine? It’s not as Far-fetched as it Sounds
OPINION: A Mercenary Air Force for Ukraine? It’s not as Far-fetched as it Sounds The idea of leasing an air force to Ukraine could solve several current challenges on the issue… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries, Mass and Morality: Private Industry as a Force Multiplier
Concepts and Doctrine Opinion Short Read Mercenaries, Mass and Morality: Private Industry as a Force Multiplier by Elliott MurphyAugust 18, 2021 Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version To most of us, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Canada’s Shadow Workforce: The Effects of Military Privatization on Political Behaviour and Authority within Liberal-Democratic States, and their Implications for International Security
Canada’s Shadow Workforce: The Effects of Military Privatization on Political Behaviour and Authority within Liberal-Democratic States, and their Implications for International Security Author: Ferraro, Stefan Edward Vincent Advisor: White, Linda Department:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Role of private armies in modern wars
Role of private armies in modern wars WION New Delhi, IndiaWritten By: Mohammed SalehUpdated: Dec 08, 2022, 07:27 PM IST Private armies are a big business and their scope is global.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Russian Army Depends On Civilians to Keep It Supplied. This Could Be A Problem In Ukraine.
The Russian Army Depends On Civilians to Keep It Supplied. This Could Be A Problem In Ukraine. David Axe Forbes Staff I write about ships, planes, tanks, drones, missiles and satellites.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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State Dept Is Quietly Approving Former Servicemembers’ Work for Foreign Interests. That’s a Problem
State Dept Is Quietly Approving Former Servicemembers’ Work for Foreign Interests. That’s a Problem. More than half of all waivers authorize ties with authoritarian regimes. ByJulienne McClure | Filed under investigation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading