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    Private Brazilian company in charge of stadium security during World Cup

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    BBC Monitoring Latin America – Political Supplied by BBC Worldwide Monitoring September 6, 2012 Thursday Private Brazilian company in charge of stadium security during World Cup Text of report by prominent,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Prison Privatization and the Efficiency Myth

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    NationofChange / Op-Ed Published: Tuesday 11 September 2012 A revolving door is inefficient, so too is cronyism. Christopher Petrella Prison Privatization and the Efficiency Myth In 2010—the most recent year for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    GOP platform signals possible shift in contractor fortunes

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    GOP platform signals possible shift in contractor fortunes By Matthew Weigelt Sep 10, 2012 The Republican Party’s view of the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service provide a glimpse… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privatization and Patriotism: Defining the Boundary

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    David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Privatization and Patriotism: Defining the Boundary Posted: 09/05/2012 11:11 am The most commonly presumed distinction between public servants and private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Intelligence Contracting: On the Motivations, Interests, and Capabilities of Core Personnel Contractors in the US Intelligence Community

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    Intelligence and National Security Intelligence Contracting: On the Motivations, Interests, and Capabilities of Core Personnel Contractors in the US Intelligence Community Morten Hansen* Version of record first published: 03 Sep 2012… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics?

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    Beyond the G4S Olympic fiasco: what now for the world’s largest security company and its critics? Clare Sambrook , 31 August 2012 G4S came briefly into the international spotlight due to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan

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    Cost Before Hearts and Minds – Private Security in Afghanistan 30 August 2012 One argument for relying on contractors in military operations is that they are more cost-effective than regular armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    May had to admit that G4S, the government-appointed private security contractor, couldn’t deliver

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    The Nation (Thailand) August 25, 2012 Saturday Now that the dust has settled on the spectacular closing ceremony of an extremely successful London Olympics, described by IOC President Jacques Rogge as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors

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    Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors 28 August 2012 American mercenary camps in Sierra Leone Concerns over their cost effectiveness and strategic value make the deployment of PMSCs a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay

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    Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay 27 August 2012 In an era of shrinking defense budgets and leaner armed forces, civilian and private contractors are increasingly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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