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The Application of Ruggie’s ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework to Private Military and Security Contractors: The International Regulation of PMSC Compliance With Human Rights Objectives

Forthcoming The Application of Ruggie’s ‘Protect, Respect and Remedy’ Framework to Private Military and Security Contractors: The International Regulation of PMSC Compliance With Human Rights Objectives Added by Sara Mc Guire… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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International Standards for the Private Security Industry

International Standards for the Private Security Industry Added by Dirk Siebels Abstract: Private security companies have recently been the subject of increased attention not only because of their large-scale involvement in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Constructing and Consuming “Security” as a Commodity. Implications of a Marketization of Force

Note: This is a paper for a conference (and, consequently, a work in progress). Constructing and Consuming “Security” as a Commodity. Implications of a Marketization of Force. Paper presented in 2013… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Reports from University of Stellenbosch Provide New Insights into Armed Forces and Society (Outsourcing Public Security: The Unforeseen Consequences for the Military Profession)

Armed Forces and Society; Reports from University of Stellenbosch Provide New Insights into Armed Forces and Society (Outsourcing Public Security: The Unforeseen Consequences for the Military Profession) Defense & Aerospace Week… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Corporate Private Armies in Afghanistan.Regulating Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC) in a ‘Territorial State’

Corporate Private Armies in Afghanistan.Regulating Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC) in a ‘Territorial State’ You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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Reshaping Security Governmentality: Private Military Companies in Libya and the resignification of Neoliberal practices

Reshaping Security Governmentality: Private Military Companies in Libya and the resignification of Neoliberal practices You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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Troubled Waters Exploring the Emerging Dynamics between Navies and Private Security Companies in Anti-piracy Operations

Troubled Waters  Exploring the Emerging Dynamics between Navies and Private Security Companies in Anti-piracy Operations   You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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The Use of Private Military and Security Companies by the United Nations

1. Introduction: The Use of Private Military and Security Companies by the United Nations. Detail Only Available Academic Journal By: Karska, Elżbieta; Karski, Karol. International Community Law Review. 2014, Vol. 16… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privatising the war on drugs

Third World Quarterly Volume 35, Issue 8, 2014 Privatising the war on drugs Christopher Hobsona* pages 1441-1456 Published online: 03 Oct 2014 Abstract A defining feature of the ‘9/11 wars’ has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Al Shimari v. Caci International Inc – The Application of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in the Wake of Kiobel

Al Shimari v. Caci International, Inc.: The Application of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in the Wake of Kiobel Ellen Katuska, University of South Carolina School of Law  Recommended Citation Katuska, Ellen (2014) “Al… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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