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The outsourcing of national defense
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How Power Profits From Disaster
How Power Profits From Disaster By Naomi Klein, Guardian UK 07 July 17 After a crisis, private contractors move in and suck up funding for work done badly, if at all… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Australia moves a step closer to the East India Cyber Company
Australia moves a step closer to the East India Cyber Company As a new cyber military unit is formed, the cyber spooks are tasked to hit organised cyber criminals as well… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Child Soldiers Reloaded: The Privatisation of War
Child Soldiers Reloaded: The Privatisation of War How private companies recruit former child soldiers for military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. 01 May 2017 15:52 GMT War, Iraq, Sierra Leone,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The arrest of Reality Winner highlights US intelligence vulnerability
The arrest of Reality Winner highlights US intelligence vulnerability Years after Edward Snowden’s NSA revelations, leaks continue as about 35% of those with top secret clearances – 428,000 people – are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Creeping Privatization of America’s Armed Forces
The Creeping Privatization of America’s Armed Forces By Bryan Stinchfield On 5/28/17 at 8:10 AM Opinion U.S. Military Given the absence of any kind of American grand strategy, rising tensions on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
One Analyst On Why The Boom In America’s Privatized Military Is ‘Here To Stay’
Privatization In America One Analyst On Why The Boom In America’s Privatized Military Is ‘Here To Stay’10:54 Play May 10, 2017 Updated May 10, 2017 4:33 PM Share closemoreContractors working for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Unions warn private contractors could jeopardize public security under Liberals’ new defence plan
Unions warn private contractors could jeopardize public security under Liberals’ new defence plan ‘We won’t be able to touch the new equipment. The companies will own all the intellectual property’ Technicians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Japan’s Yakuza wants to go legit with ‘private army’ business
Japan’s Yakuza wants to go legit with ‘private army’ business Published time: 27 Jun, 2017 14:09 Get short URL © Thomas Peter / Reuters The Japanese underworld is planning to branch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Multnomah County Republican Party Approves Oath Keepers and Three Percenters as Private Security
Multnomah County Republican Party Approves Oath Keepers and Three Percenters as Private Security The resolution is the brainchild of party chairman James Buchal, who claims Portland is dangerous for conservatives. Oath… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
