Category Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

    The Problem with Privatization

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    06 September 2017 The Problem with Privatization “I’m going to get good contractors and push the hell out of them,” said Donald Trump. Though the sentiment jibes with any number of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The underlying causes of military outsourcing in the USA and UK: bridging the persistent gap between ends, ways and means since the beginning of the Cold War

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    Journal Defence Studies Volume 17, 2017 – Issue 2 The underlying causes of military outsourcing in the USA and UK: bridging the persistent gap between ends, ways and means since the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    How Military Outsourcing Turned Toxic

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    How Military Outsourcing Turned Toxic Fraud. Bribery. Incompetence. The military’s use of contractors adds to a legacy of environmental damage. by Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica Photography by Ashley Gilbertson/VII Photo, special to ProPublica September… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Here’s How Private Contractors Can Help Win the Afghan War

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    Here’s How Private Contractors Can Help Win the Afghan War History and incentives are on their side. Daniel G. Straub September 17, 2017 The president has declared a “path forward” for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    For Country, Liberty, and Money: Privateering and the Ideologies of the American Revolution

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    Senior Independent Study Theses For Country, Liberty, and Money: Privateering and the Ideologies of the American Revolution Scott D. Wagner, The College of WoosterFollow Abstract Along with service in the Continental… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Guards, Cooks, and Cleaners of the Afghan War: Migrant Contractors and the Cost of War

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    Private Security Outnumbers The Police In Most Countries Worldwide

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    Aug 31, 2017 @ 09:05 AM 693 12 Stocks to Buy Now Private Security Outnumbers The Police In Most Countries Worldwide [Infographic] Niall McCarthy , Contributor Data journalist covering technological, societal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Letting mercenaries fight our wars undercuts the Constitution

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    Letting mercenaries fight our wars undercuts the Constitution By Kimberly Wehle, opinion contributor – 09/02/17 03:00 PM EDT 150   © Getty Images The founder of the infamous Blackwater security contracting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defense bill would privatize the way the federal government buys everyday staples

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    Defense bill would privatize the way the federal government buys everyday staples House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Tex.) speaks at the U.S. Capitol shortly after the House passed the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Air Force is struggling to keep pilots in uniform, and now it’s outsourcing a key part of their training

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    The Air Force is struggling to keep pilots in uniform, and now it’s outsourcing a key part of their training Christopher Woody Aug. 24, 2017, 4:24 PM  US Air Force The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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