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    What the World Can Learn From DynCorp

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    January 14, 2014 What the World Can Learn From DynCorp By David Isenberg In the past, Dyncorp has come in for criticism for its work in Iraq and Afghanistan. While deserved,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa

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    Journal of International and Intercultural Communication   Volume 4, Issue 4, 2011   The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private military service operations in Africa

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    Private military service operations in Africa  Do private military services alter the reasons for, the nature of and distribution of global military operations? Governments – like the United States – are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Shadow Company’ documentary

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    Published on Apr 9, 2013 Uninterrupted upload of the ‘Shadow Company’ documentary. Film provides background and history of the modern private security firms that operated in conflict zones such as Africa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Liberia: Mercenaries Recruited for Mali

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    Liberia: Mercenaries Recruited for Mali 9 December 2013 The latest report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Liberia has released detailed accounts of cross border activities amongst former combatants… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Cotonou Conundrum: Pirates and Private Security

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    The Cotonou Conundrum: Pirates and Private Security Dec 05, 2013 by Paul Pryce | Paul Pryce With the growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Nigerian Navy has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mozambique Tuna Bonds Fund Anti-Pirate Fleet in Surprise

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    Mozambique Tuna Bonds Fund Anti-Pirate Fleet in Surprise By Boris Korby, Paul Burkhardt & Lyubov Pronina – Nov 12, 2013 10:00 PM ET Gianluigi Guerica/AFP via Getty Images The commercial port… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Erik Prince Ex founder of Blackwater (Academi) forms new Group FRG to Aid China in Africa

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    Erik Prince Ex founder of Blackwater (Academi) forms new Group FRG to Aid China in Africa November 20, 2013 by Jack Blood Or at least that is the cover story? CIA… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Building Better Armies: An Insider’s Account of Liberia

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    Building Better Armies: An Insider’s Account of Liberia Authored by Dr. Sean McFate. Added November 12, 2013 Type: PKSOI Papers 150 Pages Download Format: PDF Cost: Free You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe … Continue reading →

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    Does Nigeria share responsibility for pirate attack on U.S. sailors?

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      Does Nigeria share responsibility for pirate attack on U.S. sailors? Two Americans have been kidnapped off an oil supply vessel off of Nigeria by local pirates, according to breaking new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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