Author Archives: David Isenberg

US narratives of private military and security companies in Iraq

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Glabal and Local Private Security Companies in Kenya: a balanced relationship?

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Lobby das Empresas Militares Privadas nos processos decisório de política externa dos Estados Unidos

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Why Privatize: The Reasons Rulers Today Buy, Rent, or Create Private Militaries

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The Sociology of Privatized Security pp 23-43 | Cite as Why Privatize: The Reasons Rulers Today Buy, Rent, or Create Private Militaries Richard Lachmann 1   University at Albany-SUNYAlbanyUSA Chapter First Online: 05… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Private Sector Does It Better? Neo-Liberalism, Contractors and the Australian Department of Defence

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Private Maritime Security Companies v. Pirates: The Battle of Legality

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SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train

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SIGAR’s Advice on Afghanistan Advisers: Please Track and Train The Pentagon doesn’t know how well its advisors are advising in part because it keeps moving the goalposts. By Catherine Putz November… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR October 2018 Quarterly Report

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Today, SIGAR released its forty-first Quarterly Report to Congress. Key Points: — Afghan government control or influence of its districts reached the lowest level (55.5%) since SIGAR began tracking district control… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘We don’t do that’: A constructivist perspective on the use and non-use of private military contractors by Denmark

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One view on lessons the Army can learn from Private Military and Security Companies

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Capabilities and Spending Concepts and Doctrine Land Long Read Opinion Private Military and Security Companies by Jethro Norman  September 4, 20180 The British army is changing. In 2010 the regular army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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