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Outsorcing of Security to private Military Contractors: State Responsibilities: Sovereingty Issues
Sunday, Nicholas. Outsorcing of Security to private Military Contractors: State Responsibilities: Sovereingty Issues GRIN Verlag, 2013. The monopoly of the use of force granted to modern States by its citizens is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Control, Legal, Outsourcing/Privatization
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Privatization of peacekeeping: UN’s institutional capacity to control Private Military and Security Companies
Privatization of peacekeeping: UN’s institutional capacity to control Private Military and Security Companies Yigit, Huseyin URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10945/37747 Date: 2013-09 Abstract: Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) are perceived as a cost-effective… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Handbook for Armed Private Security Contractors in Contingency Operations
Handbook for Armed Private Security Contractors in Contingency Operations Joint Forces Command, 23 February 2010 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the security management gap in the United Kingdom
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 and the security management gap in the United Kingdom Button, Mark Security Journal24.2 (Apr 2011): 118-132. Abstract (summary) The passing of the Private Security Industry Act… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PROCURING PROTECTION: USING THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS
PROCURING PROTECTION: USING THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING BY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS Grimmer, Caitlin. Public Contract Law Journal43.1 (Fall 2013): 127-144. Abstract (summary) In Greek mythology, Eurystheus ordered Heracles to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Regulating the private security industry: a story of regulating the last war
Regulating the private security industry: a story of regulating the last war Percy, Sarah. International Review of the Red Cross, suppl. Business, violence and conflict94.887 (Sep 2012): 941-960. Abstract (summary) This article… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Regulating the Private Military and Security Industry: A Quest to Maintain State Control and Preserve Public Values;
Regulating the Private Military and Security Industry: A Quest to Maintain State Control and Preserve Public Values; Regulating War: A Taxonomy in Global Administrative Law; Humanitarian Law and Direct Participation in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan
Criminal liability of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan Ingrid L. Price Stanford Journal of International Law. 49.2 (Summer 2013): p491. Full Text: I. INTRODUCTION II. THE GAPING HOLE: MILITARY CONTRACTORS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation
Pentagon Probes Firm On Iran-Rule Violation By Jay Solomon and Nathan Hodge 24 December 2013 The Wall Street Journal WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s criminal investigations arm is probing one of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Companies, Contracts, Control, Iran
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Britain leading the way in fight against pirates
Britain leading the way in fight against pirates Piracy is an international problem but City & Guilds is helping lead the fight against the seaborne criminals with a qualification for those… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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