Category Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

Privatization and the Hollowing Out of the U.S. Defense Industry

How America Broke Its War Machine Privatization and the Hollowing Out of the U.S. Defense Industry By Michael Brenes July 3, 2023 A Lockheed Martin plant in Camden, Arkansas, February 2023… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Blackwater to Wagner, how war has been outsourced to private militaries around the world

Blackwater to Wagner, how war has been outsourced to private militaries around the world Governments around the world are increasingly relying on private military companies that provide logistical support, security and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment

Taiwan’s quest to upgrade battle readiness is evolving

Taiwan’s quest to upgrade battle readiness is evolving Russia’s war in Ukraine and Beijing’s growing strength have accelerated Taipei’s military overhaul by John P Ruehl May 27, 2023 Taiwanese soldiers take… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment

The Existential Question About Putin’s Mercenary Boss

The Existential Question About Putin’s Mercenary Boss Analysis by Andreas Kluth | Bloomberg June 2, 2023 at 12:13 a.m. EDT Yevgeny Prigozhin shouldn’t have said “grandfather.” But it slipped out. That… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization, Russia | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Agents of War and Fighters by Proxy

Agents of War and Fighters by Proxy The Media Line Staff 05/06/2023 An-Nahar, Lebanon, April 29 Mercenaries and their agents often take advantage of political conflicts and security unrest. This can… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Mercenaries, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Unleashing the Dogs of War: Exploring the Use of Private Military Contractors for Hybrid Warfare by India

Unleashing the Dogs of War: Exploring the Use of Private Military Contractors for Hybrid Warfare by India PMCs are a valuable tool if handled well, but they remain a double-edged sword;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment

The New American-Style Privatization of War

The New American-Style Privatization of War Russia is not alone in using mercenaries. The US has been using contractors (i.e. mercenaries) for a while. This hides the costs of America’s forever… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment

98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies

98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies In this photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, housing for service members is shown, Thursday, April 28, 2022.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment

Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries

Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries When the war started, Russia had alleged that NATO soldiers were fighting in Ukrainian army uniform. This was not proved, though there were instances of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization, Russia | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies

98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies In this photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, housing for service members is shown, Thursday, April 28, 2022.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment