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    Bridging the Security gap in Ghana: The role of Private Security Actors

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    Bridging the Security gap in Ghana: The role of Private Security Actors Amadu Musah Abudu, Yusif Nuhu, Joseph Kofi Nkuah Abstract Traditionally, the police have been the mechanism for protecting the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Risk and Private Military Work

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    Risk and Private Military Work Carolyn Gallaher Article first published online: 27 MAY 2011 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8330.2011.00893.x Antipode Volume 44, Issue 3, pages 783–805, June 2012 Keywords: military privatization; class; private military contracting;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The private military industry and neoliberal imperialism: Mapping the terrain

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    The private military industry and neoliberal imperialism: Mapping the terrain Richard Godfrey Jo Brewis Jo Grady Chris Grocott University of Leicester, UK Richard Godfrey, School of Management, University of Leicester, University… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY

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    CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY Daphne Richemond-Barak, Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya Abstract Various efforts have been undertaken in recent years to clarify the legal framework governing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Impact of Mercenaries and Private Military and Security Companies on Civil War Severity between 1946 and 2002

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    The Impact of Mercenaries and Private Military and Security Companies on Civil War Severity between 1946 and 2002 Ulrich Petersohna* Accepted author version posted online: 17 Jan 2014 Published online: 17… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Citizenship and the contracting out of military work: from national conscription to globalized recruitment

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    Citizenship and the contracting out of military work: from national conscription to globalized recruitment Maya Eichlera* Received: 26 Jul 2013 Accepted: 1 Nov 2013 Published online: 17 Jan 2014 Abstract The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Watchdog: US reconstruction funds go unspent in Afghanistan

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    Watchdog: US reconstruction funds go unspent in Afghanistan By Heath Druzin Published: January 23, 2014 Related IG for Afghanistan paints grim picture of possible narco-criminal state US watchdog issues alert over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit

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    KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (January 15, 2014, 8:24 PM ET) — KBR Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing

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    Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing MacDonald, Peter (2013): Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing. PDF MPRA_paper_46688.pdf Download (324Kb) | Preview Abstract Abstract This article argues that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Implications and constraints of fiscal laws in contingency contracting

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    Implications and constraints of fiscal laws in contingency contracting Calhoun, Angela M.; Larssen, Marcia R. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/37595 Date: 2013-09 Abstract: When contracting officers procure goods and services to meet the needs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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