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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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Tag Archives: United Kingdom
The British East India Company 1600-1858: A model of transition management for the modern global corporation
The British East India Company 1600-1858: A model of transition management for the modern global corporation Roukis, George S. The Journal of Management Development23.10 (2004): 938-948. Abstract (summary) This paper focuses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
UK division of G4S loses third chief executive in two years
UK division of G4S loses third chief executive in two years The Daily Telegraph By Louise Armitstead 21 May 2014 G4S has parted company with its third UK chief executive in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Special Investigation: Serco, the Observer, and a hunt for the truth about Yarl’s Woo
Observer Home News Pages Special Investigation: Serco, the Observer, and a hunt for the truth about Yarl’s Wood: Efforts to investigate repeated claims of sexual abuse by staff at the asylum… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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MPs warn of risks in probation service privatisation
MPs warn of risks in probation service privatisation Guardian.co.uk By Alan Travis theguardian.com 21 May 2014 Commons committee concerned about public safety risks in Chris Grayling’s reform of rehabilitation services in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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G4S merry-go-round claims another UK chief
Support Services G4S merry-go-round claims another UK chief thetimes.co.uk By Susan Thompson 20 May 2014 09:15 G4S has parted company with its third UK chief executive in less than two years,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Police could be replaced by private security guards at Houses of Parliament
Police could be replaced by private security guards at Houses of Parliament The Government is thought to be outsourcing security screening to save money Lizzie Dearden Saturday 17 May 2014 Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Reformers renew call for G4S and Serco prisons ban
Reformers renew call for G4S and Serco prisons ban Howard League for Penal Reform wants companies barred from bidding for government business until investigations are finished Alan Travis, home affairs editor… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
DynCorp Targets U.K. as Afghan Work Unwinds
DynCorp Targets U.K. as Afghan Work Unwinds Wall Street Journal By Doug Cameron 12 May 2014 16:21, DynCorp International Inc., one of the largest U.S. defense contractors in Afghanistan, hopes to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Domestic Law and Regulation of the Private Military Industry
Domestic Law and Regulation of the Private Military Industry Type: Master thesis Title: Domestic Law and Regulation of the Private Military Industry Author: Cavanna Barea, J.A. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register
Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing
Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing MacDonald, Peter (2013): Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing. PDF MPRA_paper_46688.pdf Download (324Kb) | Preview Abstract Abstract This article argues that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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