Category Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

Kushner and Bannon Team Up to Privatize the War in Afghanistan

Kushner and Bannon Team Up to Privatize the War in Afghanistan Blackwater’s Erik Prince was a shoo-in for the plan. But who is Stephen Feinberg? By Tim Shorrock  Yesterday 4:39 pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Don’t privatise Australia’s borders’: unions warn against outsourcing plan

July 14 2017 ‘Don’t privatise Australia’s borders’: unions warn against outsourcing plan By Doug Dingwall and Tom McIlroy Unions have warned against further privatisation of Australia’s borders, saying plans for private operators… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Reforming the American Military Officer Personnel System: Addendum: Thoughts on Contractors

Reforming the American Military Officer Personnel System: Addendum: Thoughts on Contractors … Summary At this point in U.S. history, it is particularly important that the government address the use of contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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THE INCHOATE MISTAKE: DEMYSTIFYING THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT’S COMPETITION PROBLEM

THE INCHOATE MISTAKE: DEMYSTIFYING THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT’S COMPETITION PROBLEM You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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The scope of military privatisation: Military role conceptions and contractor support in the United States and the United Kingdom

The scope of military privatisation: Military role conceptions and contractor support in the United States and the United Kingdom You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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The outsourcing of national defense

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How Power Profits From Disaster

How Power Profits From Disaster By Naomi Klein, Guardian UK 07 July 17 After a crisis, private contractors move in and suck up funding for work done badly, if at all… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australia moves a step closer to the East India Cyber Company

Australia moves a step closer to the East India Cyber Company As a new cyber military unit is formed, the cyber spooks are tasked to hit organised cyber criminals as well… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Child Soldiers Reloaded: The Privatisation of War

Child Soldiers Reloaded: The Privatisation of War How private companies recruit former child soldiers for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. 01 May 2017 15:52 GMT War, Iraq, Sierra Leone,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The arrest of Reality Winner highlights US intelligence vulnerability

The arrest of Reality Winner highlights US intelligence vulnerability Years after Edward Snowden’s NSA revelations, leaks continue as about 35% of those with top secret clearances – 428,000 people – are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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