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Erik Prince: Out of Blackwater and Into China

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The Saturday Interview Erik Prince: Out of Blackwater and Into China The former CIA asset on his latest venture: After being ‘blowtorched’ by U.S. politics, he says, this time he’s working… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Complications of the War in S. Sudan: Mercenaries, Negative Forces, Ugandan Role

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Complications of the War in S. Sudan: Mercenaries, Negative Forces, Ugandan Role Amid increasing regional and international sense of cautious contempt and optimism of ending the ongoing crisis in the Republic… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prince of logistics: ex-Blackwater chief looks to China-Africa

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Prince of logistics: ex-Blackwater chief looks to China-Africa Jan 14, 2014 7:56am by Paul J Davies China is not known for its moral scruples or sensitivity when it comes to investing… 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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The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private Security Companies in Africa

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Journal of International and Intercultural Communication   Volume 4, Issue 4, 2011   The Simon Mann Trial, the Demise of the “Dogs of War,” and the Discursive Legitimation of “Humanitarian” Private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private military service operations in Africa

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Private military service operations in Africa  Do private military services alter the reasons for, the nature of and distribution of global military operations? Governments – like the United States – are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Shadow Company’ documentary

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Published on Apr 9, 2013 Uninterrupted upload of the ‘Shadow Company’ documentary. Film provides background and history of the modern private security firms that operated in conflict zones such as Africa,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Liberia: Mercenaries Recruited for Mali

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Liberia: Mercenaries Recruited for Mali 9 December 2013 The latest report of the United Nations Panel of Experts on Liberia has released detailed accounts of cross border activities amongst former combatants… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Cotonou Conundrum: Pirates and Private Security

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The Cotonou Conundrum: Pirates and Private Security Dec 05, 2013 by Paul Pryce | Paul Pryce With the growing threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Nigerian Navy has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mozambique Tuna Bonds Fund Anti-Pirate Fleet in Surprise

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Mozambique Tuna Bonds Fund Anti-Pirate Fleet in Surprise By Boris Korby, Paul Burkhardt & Lyubov Pronina – Nov 12, 2013 10:00 PM ET Gianluigi Guerica/AFP via Getty Images The commercial port… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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