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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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GOVERNMENT DEALS LACK GOOD SENSE
GOVERNMENT DEALS LACK GOOD SENSE Taranaki Daily News 24 August 2015 Significant numbers of New Zealanders object to government sales of publicly owned assets or deals to have them managed by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Intelligence Contractor Oversight, and More from CRS
Secrecy News Intelligence Contractor Oversight, and More from CRS Posted on Aug.24, 2015 in CRS, Intelligence, Oversight by Steven Aftergood Effective oversight of intelligence community contractors is a particularly difficult exercise… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Contract jobs for drone pilots are often overseas
Contract jobs for drone pilots are often overseas By Jeff Schogol, Staff writer 10:50 a.m. EDT April 21, 2015 (Photo: 2nd Lt. Logan Clark/Air Force) 46 CONNECT 37 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Some companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
No signs U.S. backing off private military contractors in wake of Blackwater
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
The Former US Military Top-Brass Working for Companies Profiting from Drone Warfare
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
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
Book Review of The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order
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?
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
Neoliberalism and the rise of the private military industry
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Cutting Troops But Letting The Civilian Army Swell
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