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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Maritime
THE USE OF FORCE AND FIREARMS BY PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY COMPANIES AGAINST SUSPECTED PIRATES
THE USE OF FORCE AND FIREARMS BY PRIVATE MARITIME SECURITY COMPANIES AGAINST SUSPECTED PIRATES Petrig, Anna. The International and Comparative Law Quarterly62.3 (Jul 2013): 667-701. Abstract The legal framework pertaining to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Shipping companies turn to private security as maritime threat rises in Southeast Asia
Shipping companies turn to private security as maritime threat rises in Southeast Asia By Melissa Goh POSTED: 29 Sep 2014 21:10 UPDATED: 30 Sep 2014 00:03 Malaysia’s defence minister, Hishammuddin Hussein,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Risks in Contracting Government Security Forces in Gulf of Guinea
Global Analysis Risks in Contracting Government Security Forces in Gulf of Guinea September 16, 2014 Dirk Steffen My previous article explored the use of police and naval forces in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Troubled Waters? The Use of Nigerian Navy and Police in Private Maritime Security Roles.
Africa, Capability Analysis Troubled Waters? The Use of Nigerian Navy and Police in Private Maritime Security Roles. July 1, 2014 Dirk Steffen 6 Comments Example of a “permit” issued to a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Danger on the High Seas: Are Private Security Firms the Solution?
Danger on the High Seas: Are Private Security Firms the Solution? “Private security firms may protect vessels and crews, but their presence also introduces complications.” Jeffrey PayneSchuyler Moore September 10, 2014… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
International: The state of piracy
International: The state of piracy Post Magazine By John Thompson 4 September 2014, With the nature of the piracy threat constantly evolving, John Thompson looks at the role of private maritime… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Scots pirate hunter Billy Irving treated for rabies after being bitten by feral dog in latest episode of his Indian nightmare
Scots pirate hunter Billy Irving treated for rabies after being bitten by feral dog in latest episode of his Indian nightmare dailyrecord.co.uk 7 September 2014 05:39, THE ex-para was arrested along… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Chinks in PMSC Armour?
Chinks in PMSC Armour? Published on August 29, 2014 by David Rider The collapse of GoAGT has led to renewed scrutiny of the marsec industry. Chinks Appear in the Maritime Security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Say This Seven Times Fast: See Security Contractors Save Ships at Sea
Say This Seven Times Fast: See Security Contractors Save Ships at Sea by David Isenberg (August 27, 2014) If you have read my writings over the years ( here, here, and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Trio to stay in India as police appeal decision
Trio to stay in India as police appeal decision Hull Daily Mail By Danny Longhorn 19 August 2014 E YORKS:Crew released from jail but not free to leave country InShort Three… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading