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Whose Responsibility to Intervene?: Moral, political and legal considerations of employing private military and security companies in humanitarian interventions
Környei, Ágnes, and Rita Felföldi. “Whose Responsibility to Intervene?: Moral, political and legal considerations of employing private military and security companies in humanitarian interventions.” You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Energy and conflict: Security outsourcing in the protection of critical energy infrastructures
Published online before print December 3, 2014, Cooperation and Conflict December 3, 2014 Energy and conflict: Security outsourcing in the protection of critical energy infrastructures Yuliya Zabyelina John Jay College of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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International Law and Private Military Companies: A Search for Clarity
Journal of Intervention and Statebuilding Volume 8, Issue 1, 2014 International Law and Private Military Companies: A Search for Clarity Droit international, sociétés militaires privées et conflit armé: Entre incertitudes et… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Private Militarized and Security Contractor as Geocorporeal Actor
The Private Militarized and Security Contractor as Geocorporeal Actor Paul Higate Article first published online: 6 DEC 2012 © 2012 International Studies Association Issue International Political Sociology Volume 6, Issue 4,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Responsibility of the United Nations for the Activities of Private Military and Security Companies in Peacekeeping Operations: In Need of a New International Instrument
Responsibility of the United Nations for the Activities of Private Military and Security Companies in Peacekeeping Operations: In Need of a New International Instrument You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Coalition of the Hired – Privatized Peacekeeping in Africa, A Different Solution
Coalition of the Hired – Privatized Peacekeeping in Africa, A Different Solution You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
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The Common Defense: Challenging State Authority and the Citizen Army Through the Privatization of Force
The Common Defense: Challenging State Authority and the Citizen Army Through the Privatization of Force The Common Defense: Challenging State Authority and the Citizen Army Through the Privatization of Force Kramer,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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From National and International Frustrations to Transnational Triumph? Hybrid Transnational Private Regulatory Regimes in the Industry of Private Military and Security Companies and Their Effectiveness in Ensuring Compliance with Human Rights
Copyright (c) 2015 University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of LawPacific McGeorge Global Business & Development Law Journal ARTICLE: From National and International Frustrations to Transnational Triumph? Hybrid Transnational Private Regulatory… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Undermining Human Security: Private Security Companies, the APPF, Militias and Auxiliary Police in Afghanistan
Elke Krahmann, Cornelius Friesendorf Undermining Human Security Private Security Companies, the APPF, Militias and Auxiliary Police in Afghanistan Abstract In their efforts to stabilize Afghanistan, international actors have collaborated with private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In The Field” A Legal Analysis of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors Accompanying the Armed Forces During a Contingency Operation for Offenses Committed Outside of an Area of Actual Fighting
In The Field” A Legal Analysis of Military Jurisdiction Over Civilian Contractors Accompanying the Armed Forces During a Contingency Operation for Offenses Committed Outside of an Area of Actual Fighting You must be logged in to view this content. Click … Continue reading