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The future use of corporate warriors with the U.S. Armed Forces: legal, policy, and practical considerations and concerns
The future use of corporate warriors with the U.S. Armed Forces: legal, policy, and practical considerations and concerns Author(s): David A. Wallace Source: Defense A R Journal. 16.2 (July 2009): p123.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Changing State of International Relations: The PMSC Impact
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Changing State of International Relations: The PMSC Impact Posted: 10/22/2012 12:42 pm It has long been understood that today’s private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Mercenaries in Asymmetric Conflicts
Mercenaries in Asymmetric Conflicts Scott Fitzsimmons (Author) Publication Date: September 24, 2012 In Mercenaries in Asymmetric Conflicts, Scott Fitzsimmons argues that small mercenary groups must maintain a superior military culture to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors
The Federal Circuit Bar Journal 2012 – 2013 22 Fed. Cir. B.J. 135 Drone-Sourcing? United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Inherently Governmental Functions, and the Role of Contractors NAME: Keric… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ A Contractor, Wrapped in Mystery, Inside an Enigma Posted: 10/12/2012 11:17 pm The use of private contractors is not just for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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See SPOT Develop
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ See SPOT Develop October 15, 2012 When it comes to come to contracting good governance groups usually stress the need for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private Security and Armed Military Guards: Minimising State Liability in the Fight Against Maritime Piracy
RUSI Journal Private Security and Armed Military Guards: Minimising State Liability in the Fight Against Maritime Piracy RUSI Journal, Oct 2012, Vol. 157, No. 5 By R Graham Caldwell Since the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Student dissertation explores privatization of global security
Student dissertation explores privatization of global security Story by Amanda Stein Javier Chagoya NPS national security affairs doctoral student Cmdr. Dan Straub weighs the benefits and challenges of using private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Deconstructing the PMSC Frame
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Deconstructing the PMSC Frame Huffington Post Posted: 10/02/2012 3:41 pm Sometimes, as the saying goes, it is not what you say,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution
The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution Sep. 24, 2012 A.D. David Isenberg In all the oceans of ink that has been spilled over the years about the legal accountability of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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