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The private military industry and neoliberal imperialism: Mapping the terrain

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The private military industry and neoliberal imperialism: Mapping the terrain Richard Godfrey Jo Brewis Jo Grady Chris Grocott University of Leicester, UK Richard Godfrey, School of Management, University of Leicester, University… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY

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CAN SELF-REGULATION WORK? LESSONS FROM THE PRIVATE SECURITY AND MILITARY INDUSTRY Daphne Richemond-Barak, Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya Abstract Various efforts have been undertaken in recent years to clarify the legal framework governing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Mercenaries and Private Military and Security Companies on Civil War Severity between 1946 and 2002

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The Impact of Mercenaries and Private Military and Security Companies on Civil War Severity between 1946 and 2002 Ulrich Petersohna* Accepted author version posted online: 17 Jan 2014 Published online: 17… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Citizenship and the contracting out of military work: from national conscription to globalized recruitment

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Citizenship and the contracting out of military work: from national conscription to globalized recruitment Maya Eichlera* Received: 26 Jul 2013 Accepted: 1 Nov 2013 Published online: 17 Jan 2014 Abstract The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit

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KBR Asks High Court To Review Soldier Electrocution Suit By Brian Mahoney Law360, Washington (January 15, 2014, 8:24 PM ET) — KBR Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing

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Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing MacDonald, Peter (2013): Labour substitution and the scope for military outsourcing. PDF MPRA_paper_46688.pdf Download (324Kb) | Preview Abstract Abstract This article argues that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Implications and constraints of fiscal laws in contingency contracting

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Implications and constraints of fiscal laws in contingency contracting Calhoun, Angela M.; Larssen, Marcia R. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/37595 Date: 2013-09 Abstract: When contracting officers procure goods and services to meet the needs… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What the World Can Learn From DynCorp

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January 14, 2014 What the World Can Learn From DynCorp By David Isenberg In the past, Dyncorp has come in for criticism for its work in Iraq and Afghanistan. While deserved,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PMSC Regulators: Preparing for the Last War

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January 6, 2014 PMSC Regulators: Preparing for the Last War   By David Isenberg After all the years of debate about control and regulation of private military and security contractors in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order

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The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order Hardcover – June 15, 2014 by Sean McFate (Author) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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