Category Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

    No signs U.S. backing off private military contractors in wake of Blackwater

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    No signs U.S. backing off private military contractors in wake of Blackwater Use of private forces has increased Miranda Green 12:54 PM, Apr 17, 2015 2:55 PM, Apr 17, 2015 Image… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Former US Military Top-Brass Working for Companies Profiting from Drone Warfare

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    The Former US Military Top-Brass Working for Companies Profiting from Drone Warfare August 20, 2015 By Solomon Hughes An MQ-9 Reaper Drone. Image via Wikimedia Generals and other top military staff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    War is not a private affair

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    Editorial: War is not a private affair Updated 8:58 pm, Tuesday, August 18, 2015   Photo illustration ( Jeff Boyer / Times Union ) THE ISSUE: The Pentagon looks to enlist private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Book Review of The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order

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    Molly Dunigan, “Book Review of The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order, by Sean McFate.” Journal of the Middle East and Africa, 6: 227-233, July 2015. With… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Who Runs the Streets of New Orleans?

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    The New York Times Cover Photo Lucretia Gantner and Patrick Guidry, off-duty officers for the New Orleans Police Department, on patrol as part of the privately funded French Quarter Task Force.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Neoliberalism and the rise of the private military industry

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    Cutting Troops But Letting The Civilian Army Swell

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    Cutting Troops But Letting The Civilian Army Swell By Mackenzie Eaglen 24 July 2015 The Wall Street Journal Another round of pink slips for U.S. troops: On July 9 the Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Inside Federal Outsourcing

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    Inside Federal Outsourcing By Chris Cornillie July 20, 2015 Federal agencies’ mission scope is evolving and expanding on a daily basis, while their budgets remain stagnant, regulations keep them perennially understaffed, and new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Migrant Workers and the US Military in the Middle East

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    D.C.’s New Push: Use Saddam’s Men to Fight Obama’s ISIS War

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    Rewind 07.21.158:00 PM ET D.C.’s New Push: Use Saddam’s Men to Fight Obama’s ISIS War An ex-senator, a former CIA officer, and an Iraqi mogul lobby Congress for a private army,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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