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Scoping exercise: Private military and security companies
Scoping exercise: Private military and security companies Author: Open Briefing Source: Open Briefing Published: 9 April 2013 The increasing relevance of private military and security companies (PMSCs) is related to the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Armed Guards on Vessels: Insurance and Liability
Armed Guards on Vessels: Insurance and Liability by Mišo Mudrić The Paper examines the insurance and liability issues resulting from the use of armed guards on board vessels. The study begins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: FORGOTTEN VETERANS OF THE WAR ON TERROR
The University of Toledo Law Review Summer, 2008 The University of Toledo Law Review 39 U. Tol. L. Rev. 887 CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS: FORGOTTEN VETERANS OF THE WAR ON TERROR NAME: Matthew… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Historical and Legal Aspects of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Shipping
Journal of Maritime Law & Commerce July, 2012 43 J. Mar. L. & Com. 429 Historical and Legal Aspects of Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Shipping Francesca Pellegrino * You must be logged in to view this content. Click here … Continue reading
Privatization’s Pretensions
University of Chicago Law Review Spring, 2010 77 U. Chi. L. Rev. 717 Privatization’s Pretensions NAME: Jon D. Michaels+ BIO: + Acting Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here … Continue reading
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Selective privatization of security: why American strategic leaders choose to substitute private security contractors for national military force
Selective privatization of security: why American strategic leaders choose to substitute private security contractors for national military force Stanley, Bruce Edwin Dissertation Publication Date: 2012 Graduation Month: May Degree: Doctor of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Cosmopolitan Warrior? Views of Patriotism and Citizenship from Private Military Company Contractors with Implications for Nationality
Title: The Cosmopolitan Warrior? Views of Patriotism and Citizenship from Private Military Company Contractors with Implications for Nationality Author(s): Lohmann, Jessica S. Advisor(s): Rothbart, Daniel Keywords: Issue Date: 1-Feb-2012 Abstract:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Contractors and the cost of war: research into economic and cost-effectiveness arguments
Contractors and the cost of war: research into economic and cost-effectiveness arguments Harris, Neil J. Date: 2006-12 Abstract: Since the end of the Cold War, the Department of Defense has led… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Does Private Military Companies represent a threat or an asset to the Swedish Armed Forces regarding re-recruitment with the focus on the soldiers of FS21?
Does Private Military Companies represent a threat or an asset to the Swedish Armed Forces regarding re-recruitment with the focus on the soldiers of FS21? Author: Pärnering, Mikael (Swedish National Defence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES AND STATE SOVEREIGNTY: AN ENGLISH SCHOOL APPROACH TO REGULATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES
PRIVATE MILITARY COMPANIES AND STATE SOVEREIGNTY: AN ENGLISH SCHOOL APPROACH TO REGULATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Boone, Michael Date: 2011-09-06 Abstract: The growth and prevalence of the private military industry has led… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
