Unpacking the Private Military Complex

China

HuaXin ZhongAn

HXZA occupies an unusual position among Chinese private security companies (PSCs): it holds a rare state authorization for armed escort of merchant vessels, is the only Chinese security firm holding…

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Deborah D. Avant

For PMSC company-profile work, her most durable contribution is the disaggregation of "control of force"…

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    1. Deborah D. Avant
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