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The private military industry and neoliberal imperialism: Mapping the terrain
The private military industry and neoliberal imperialism: Mapping the terrain Abstract Despite the international reach, and increasing global importance, of the free market provision of military and security services—which we label… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In the Business of Peace: The Political Influence of Private Military and Security Companies on UN Peacekeeping
International Peacekeeping Volume 20, Issue 1, 2013 In the Business of Peace: The Political Influence of Private Military and Security Companies on UN Peacekeeping Åse Gilje østensen* pages 33-47 Published online:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military,Inc. Private military companies and state-centrism in international relations.
Military,Inc. Private military companies and state-centrism in international relations Alexander Barrett Meyering Hons IV 2012 Department of Government and International Relations You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
Outsourcing Wars: Comparing Risk, Benefits and Motivation of Contractors and Military Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan (2009-2011)
Outsourcing Wars: Comparing Risk, Benefits and Motivation of Contractors and Military Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan (2009-2011) Descriptive Note : MBA Professional Report Corporate Author : NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Military Privatization and the Remasculinization of the State: Making the Link Between the Outsourcing of Military Security and Gendered State Transformations
International Relations 27(1) 74–94 © The Author(s) 2013 Military Privatization and the Remasculinization of the State: Making the Link Between the Outsourcing of Military Security and Gendered State Transformations Saskia Stachowitsch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing
Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing MacDonald, Peter (2013): Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing. Abstract This article argues that the observed elasticity of substitution between military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Using volunteer forces, rather than conscripts or private contractors, is the most legitimate method for organising a military.
Using volunteer forces, rather than conscripts or private contractors, is the most legitimate method for organising a military. Blog Admin There are generally three different methods for providing a military force… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Proxy Warfare and the Future of Conflict
The RUSI Journal – Volume 158, Issue 2 Proxy Warfare and the Future of Conflict Andrew Mumford pages 40-46, Published online: 28 Apr 2013 Abstract A ‘War on Terror Syndrome’? Private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PRIVATELY CONTRACTED MILITARY FIRMS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: RECLASSIFYING, REDEFINING, AND REFORMING THE WAY WE FIGHT
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA THESIS PRIVATELY CONTRACTED MILITARY FIRMS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: RECLASSIFYING, REDEFINING, AND REFORMING THE WAY WE FIGHT by J. Ryan Cutchin June 2012 Thesis Advisor: Thomas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE AND CONTINGENCY CONTRACTS A Cricial Assessment of DoD and Army Processes
FRAUD, WASTE, AND ABUSE AND CONTINGENCY CONTRACTS: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF DOD AND ARMY PROCESSES A thesis presented to the Faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading