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Chinese mercenaries are tightening security on the Belt and Road

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Chinese mercenaries are tightening security on the Belt and Road 16 October 2018 Author: Helena Legarda, MERICSChinese private security companies (PSCs) are increasingly going global. Not so long ago they focussed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Rick Gates Sought Israeli Help to Crush Trump’s Opponents

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Rick Gates Sought Israeli Help to Crush Trump’s Opponents The former deputy chairman of the Trump campaign was reportedly in contact with an Israeli intelligence firm about a social-media disinformation campaign… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Six things you should know about modern mercenaries of war

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Six things you should know about modern mercenaries of war Azaera Amza Private military contractors offering armies for hire emerged as a powerful stakeholder in the business of war. Governments can… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UAE Contracted An American Hit Squad to Kill Political Figures And More in Yemen

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UAE Contracted An American Hit Squad to Kill Political Figures And More in Yemen The revelations expose a worrying new dimension to the conflict in Yemen and could have consequences outside… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Soldiers for Hire: The Private Military Industry

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Soldiers for Hire: The Private Military Industry By carolinianweb on October 17, 2018 Quashon Avent Staff Writer PC: HMC Josh Ives America is a country that loves privatization. This happens in prisons,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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ICE gave $185 million deal to defense contractor under investigation for housing kids in offic

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ICE gave $185 million deal to defense contractor under investigation for housing kids in office Topics: Inequality / Kids on the Line By Vanessa Swales / October 15, 2018 A private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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From Mercenaries to Private Patriots: Nationalism and the Private Military Contractors

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The Sociology of Privatized Security pp 45-66 | Cite as From Mercenaries to Private Patriots: Nationalism and the Private Military Contractors Siniša Maleševi University College Dublin Ireland Chapter First Online: 05 October… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SISYPHUS IN THE AGORA? HOW THE UNITED NATIONS WORKING GROUP ON THE USE OF MERCENARIES FUNCTIONS AS A SPECIAL PROCEDURE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

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SISYPHUS IN THE AGORA? HOW THE UNITED NATIONS WORKING GROUP ON THE USE OF MERCENARIES FUNCTIONS AS A SPECIAL PROCEDURE OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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The U.S. State Department Has Its Own Sprawling Air Force, Here’s What’s In Its Inventory

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The U.S. State Department Has Its Own Sprawling Air Force, Here’s What’s In Its Inventory The Department has more than 200 helicopters, aircraft, and small drones, including a particularly shadowy small… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Can US’ problems in Afghanistan be contained by Prince of Darkness?

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Can US’ problems in Afghanistan be contained by Prince of Darkness? John Dobson September 29, 2018, 5:03 PM Erik Prince Erik is Chairman of Frontier Services Group, which has marketed itself… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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