Author Archives: David Isenberg

Nepal’s Mighty Gurkhas

Nepal’s Mighty Gurkhas As thousands of young Nepalese men battle through grueling physical tests, we discover what it takes to become a Gurkha. 02 Apr 2020 17:10 GMT Nepal, Military, United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Disaster Capitalism in the Age of COVID-19

Ideas Disaster Capitalism in the Age of COVID-19 15 min read.The coronavirus pandemic, like other disasters, will no doubt provide opportunities to some people to make money. When many get killed,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private military contractors’ financial experiences and incentives

Private military contractors’ financial experiences and incentives Caroline Batka, Molly Dunigan & Rachel Burns Published online: 17 Apr 2020 Select Language​▼ Translator disclaimer Full Article Figures & data Citations ABSTRACT This article… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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THE ROLE OF PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANIES (PSCs) IN CSDP MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS

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Can’t Do With, Can’t Do Without: The Use of Private Military Contractors in U.S. War Efforts

Can’t Do With, Can’t Do Without: The Use of Private Military Contractors in U.S. War Efforts Published: March 2, 2020 • By Ellie Stanton, Josh Frank Image Retrieved From: https://www.economist.com/business/2013/11/23/beyond-blackwater  … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Gender and Private Security Regulation

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The Cruel Optimism of Militarism: Feminist Curiosity, Affect, and Global Security

The Cruel Optimism of Militarism: Feminist Curiosity, Affect, and Global Security Amanda Chisholm, Hanna Ketola International Political Sociology, olaa005, https://doi.org/10.1093/ips/olaa005 Published: 13 April 2020 Article history Abstract This article asks: why… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Comptroller general to probe no-bid border wall contract

Comptroller general to probe no-bid border wall contract In this Oct. 3, 2018, file photo, a border fence in Columbus, N.M., sits along the U.S.-Mexico border at sunset. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A tale of two AI cities: The Seattle connection to Israel’s surveillance network

A tale of two AI cities: The Seattle connection to Israel’s surveillance network   The Qalandia checkpoint leads from the West Bank to Jerusalem and Israel. According to the Coordinator of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private military contractors appear to be active in Mozambique

Private military contractors appear to be active in Mozambique Written by defenceWeb – 15th Apr 2020 2066 Gazelle over Mozambique. Reports that a privately operated helicopter was destroyed in Mozambique during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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