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Disrespecting the U.S. Constitution the PMF Way
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ Disrespecting the U.S. Constitution the PMF Way Posted: 09/06/2012 11:57 am As a thought exercise let’s just pretend that you are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors
Negative Views of Civilian and Private Security Contractors 28 August 2012 American mercenary camps in Sierra Leone Concerns over their cost effectiveness and strategic value make the deployment of PMSCs a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: PMSC and the Arab Spring
David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition: PMSC and the Arab Spring Posted: 08/27/2012 1:12 pm If you ever watched the science fiction… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay
Civilian and Private Security Contractors – Yes, They’re Here to Stay 27 August 2012 In an era of shrinking defense budgets and leaner armed forces, civilian and private contractors are increasingly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Privatization of Violence and Security
The Privatization of Violence and Security 27 Aug 2012 There is a long and well-established tradition of using civilians to support defense and security policies. Prior to 1858, for example, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as Third-Party Propagators: Categorizing the Participation of Private Security Companies
Student Pulse, 4(08). Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as Third-Party Propagators: Categorizing the Participation of Private Security Companies August 23, 2012 by Asad L Asad A public good is defined as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Private Military and Security Conference: Security in an Uncertain World
The Private Military and Security Conference: Security in an Uncertain World 08:30, 27 – 28 Sep 2012 RUSI, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET PLACES AVAILABLE: Open to all About the event: Since… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Institutions Partner to Promote Transparency in the Private Military and Security Industry
Institutions Partner to Promote Transparency in the Private Military and Security Industry Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy & DCAF 13 Aug 2012 The Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Medieval Security in the Modern State
Space and Polity, Vol. 14, No. 3, 251 – 269, December 2010 Medieval Security in the Modern State JOSHUA WOODS [Paper first received, April 2009; in final form, April 2010] Abstract.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
SETTLING THE INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS DEBATE ONCE AND FOR ALL: THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION OF PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS IN AFGHANISTAN.
Public Contract Law Journal, Spring 2012, Vol. 41, Issue 3 SETTLING THE INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS DEBATE ONCE AND FOR ALL: THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION OF PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTORS IN AFGHANISTAN.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading