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    In defence of mercenaries

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    In defence of mercenaries John Stupart 14 September 2012 02:21 (South Africa) Private military contractors get a bad reputation. Journalists especially are very uncomfortable with the idea of well-paid, armed men… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Australian faces Somalian arms claims

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    Australian faces Somalian arms claims Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 04/09/2012 Reporter: Thom Cookes Despite an arms embargo on Somalia, United Nations investigators claim mercenaries have armed militia there and an Australian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    “JEALOUSIES OF A STANDING ARMY”: THE USE OF MERCENARIES IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CONGRESS’S ROLE IN REGULATING PRIVATE MILITARY FIRMS

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    Northwestern University Law Review Winter, 2012 106 Nw. U.L. Rev. 317 NOTE AND COMMENT: “JEALOUSIES OF A STANDING ARMY”: THE USE OF MERCENARIES IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Swiss mercenaries banished to history

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    Swiss mercenaries banished to history BERN, SWITZERLAND – One of Switzerland’s most famous historical roles, as a supplier of mercenaries to the world’s armies, will soon come to an end, with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Secret Soldiers

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    The Secret Soldiers The Modern Corporate Mercenary Rodgers, John-Paul M. Economics Colloquium 12/14/2011 Rodgers 1 No story more clearly illustrates dichotomous long-run results between work and inaction better than Aesop created… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Swiss Guard’s faith deepened as he served

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    Swiss Guard’s faith deepened as he served By Mark Jahne Hartford, Conn., Jun 10, 2012 / 01:12 pm (CNA).- Few people have the opportunity to attend a Mass celebrated by the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries

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    Libya military court jails accused foreign mercenaries TRIPOLI | Mon Jun 4, 2012 1:07pm EDT (Reuters) – A Libyan military court on Monday handed down long prison terms to a group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Libya: UN expert group to probe use of mercenaries during recent conflict

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    African Press Organization May 18, 2012 Friday 4:59 AM EST Libya: UN expert group to probe use of mercenaries during recent conflict DATELINE: GENEVA, May 18, 2012 GENEVA, Switzerland, May 18,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES

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    From the South African Defence Review 2012: MERCENARIES AND PRIVATE MILITARY/SECURITY COMPANIES 47. A clear distinction must be made between mercenaries, being individuals availing their military skills, and private security companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    In Syria, send in the mercenaries

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    In Syria, send in the mercenaries The world community, including the United States, is at a crossroads about the right steps to forcefully prevent the further slaughter of civilians in Syria.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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