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    If the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, will its military contractors stay? That’s not clear

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Washington Post Feb. 28, 2020 If the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, will its military contractors stay? That’s not clear. Here’s what we know about this invisible army. A soldier walks outside… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Public service, private contracts: how Serco was wired into our future

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Public service, private contracts: how Serco was wired into our future Serco What happens to accountability and trust when multinationals run public institutions? Frances Flanagan Sat 22 Feb 2020 14.00 EST Last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Can the Military Fix Base Housing?

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Opinion Can the Military Fix Base Housing? Privatization has ushered in mold, mismanagement and worse. By Frances Tilney Burke Ms. Burke has lived in on-post housing in Fort Campbell, Ky., and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Golden Age Of Mercenaries

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    The Golden Age Of Mercenaries by Ralph Peters Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Image credit: Poster IT 231, Poster Collection, Hoover Institution Archives. “Mad Mike” Hoare, the most-notorious mercenary leader of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Meet the private groups helping build Trump’s border wall

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Meet the private groups helping build Trump’s border wall Private groups are seeking donations – and lucrative government contracts – to help President Trump build his border wall. Univision traveled to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Kryvonos calls for creation of private military companies in Ukraine

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Ukrainian multimedia platform for broadcasting Tuesday, 04 February 2020, 04:59 Kryvonos calls for creation of private military companies in Ukraine 03.02.2020 17:40 Private military companies need to be set up in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Privatizing the United States Army Was a Mistake

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Opinion An Op-Ed From the Future Privatizing the United States Army Was a Mistake The strike that began in 2050 puts our country at risk. By Max Brooks Mr. Brooks is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mercenaries out of the Gate: Capitalism and the Soldier’s Honor

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Mercenaries out of the Gate Capitalism and the Soldier’s Honor Scott Beauchamp November 11, 2019 I have memories from my first deployment to Iraq that are unclassifiable: memories that destabilize my… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Private Military Contracting Is Misunderstood

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Published on January 28, 2020 Private Military Contracting Is Misunderstood written by August Gold When I tell someone I used to be a security contractor, they almost always reply: “Oh you… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Kollars on Van Puyvelde, ‘Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability’

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Kollars on Van Puyvelde, ‘Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability’ Author: Damien Van Puyvelde Reviewer: Nina A. Kollars Damien Van Puyvelde. Outsourcing US Intelligence: Contractors and Government Accountability. Edinburgh: Edinburgh… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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