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    Venezuela shows how mercenaries have become a global security threat

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Global Opinions Venezuela shows how mercenaries have become a global security threat Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro showed the passports of two U.S. citizens arrested by his country’s security forces during a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Nepal’s Mighty Gurkhas

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    Nepal’s Mighty Gurkhas As thousands of young Nepalese men battle through grueling physical tests, we discover what it takes to become a Gurkha. 02 Apr 2020 17:10 GMT Nepal, Military, United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Disaster Capitalism in the Age of COVID-19

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    Ideas Disaster Capitalism in the Age of COVID-19 15 min read.The coronavirus pandemic, like other disasters, will no doubt provide opportunities to some people to make money. When many get killed,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Quasi-Mercenary Organizations: challenges of definition, politics and international law

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    Quasi-Mercenary Organizations: challenges of definition, politics and international law You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    THE PATH TO OUTSOURCING SECURITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

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    THE PATH TO OUTSOURCING SECURITY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA Abstract and figures In this exploratory study we examine the validity of existing civil-military scholarship explanations for the path towards privatization in Southeast… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Chapter 9: Outsourcing and bonded labour in military and diplomatic security services

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Public Procurement and Human Rights Opportunities, Risks and Dilemmas for the State as Buyer Corporations, Globalisation and the Law series Edited by Olga Martin-Ortega and Claire Methven O’Brien This timely work… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    DOD Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Clarify Its Role in the Management of Privatized Housing

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Military Housing: DOD Needs to Strengthen Oversight and Clarify Its Role in the Management of Privatized Housing GAO-20-281: Published: Mar 26, 2020. Publicly Released: Mar 26, 2020. You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe … Continue reading →

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    Need A Good Binge While Stuck Inside? Listen to “Who Is? The Podcast”

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    Need A Good Binge While Stuck Inside? Listen to “Who Is? The Podcast” March 20, 2020 NowThis News …Billionaire and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Thinking with the Intimacy Contract: Social Contract Critique and the Privatization of US Empire

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    Thinking with the Intimacy Contract: Social Contract Critique and the Privatization of US Empire Rachel H. Brown First Published January 24, 2020 Research Article  Abstract This essay considers how an “intimacy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Can’t Do With, Can’t Do Without: The Use of Private Military Contractors in U.S. War Efforts

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Can’t Do With, Can’t Do Without: The Use of Private Military Contractors in U.S. War Efforts Published: March 2, 2020 • By Ellie Stanton, Josh Frank Image Retrieved From: https://www.economist.com/business/2013/11/23/beyond-blackwater  … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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