Tag Archives: Outsourcing/Privatization

The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond

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The privatization of the Canadian military: Afghanistan and beyond Author(s): David Perry Source: International Journal. 64.3 (Summer 2009): p687. Full Text: Since the end of the Cold War, nonstate actors have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.K. Privatized Procurement Moves Forward

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U.K. Privatized Procurement Moves Forward Mar. 30, 2013 – 04:42PM By ANDREW CHUTER   LONDON — The British Defence Ministry’s push to privatize the management of its procurement and support arm will… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UK becomes world’s second largest outsourcing market

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UK becomes world’s second largest outsourcing market Stuart Weir 29 March 2013 Subjects: Stuart Weir responds to news that the UK is now second only to America as an outsourcing market.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Whistleblowing The NSA

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Whistleblowing The NSA They called out the National Security Agency for corruption and overspending with private contractors. Did the ‘NSA Four’ pay with their careers? Originally aired on March 28, 2013 You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Britain’s Next Search-and-Rescue Helicopters: Civilian Contractors

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Britain’s Next Search-and-Rescue Helicopters: Civilian Contractors Mar 26, 2013 20:26 UTC by Defense Industry Daily staff AW189 SAR concept (click to view full) March 26/13: SAR-H winner. The UK’s Department for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A lesson from Iraq war: How to outsource war to private contractors

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A lesson from Iraq war: How to outsource war to private contractors During the Iraq war, private defense contractors providing security and support outnumbered troops on the ground at points. Contractors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Commercialising Security in Europe. Political Consequences for Peace Operations

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News – 20. March 2013 PRIO’s New Security Studies presents its latest book edited by Anna Leander Commercialising Security in Europe. Political Consequences for Peace Operations The PRIO book series New… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Feds Spend Big on Outside Legal Work

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Feds Spend Big on Outside Legal Work Andrew Ramonas The National Law Journal 03-13-2013 Contracts from the federal government are a financial staple for plenty of industries — and it turns… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Remember Blackwater?

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Remember Blackwater? Outsourcing the Iraq War to private firms marked a new phase in America’s military industrial complex. The past decade has been full of profit, scandal and lawsuits. Originally aired… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Man, The Girl and the Jeep AIA: Nelson Rockefeller’s Precursor Non-Profit Model for Private U.S. Foreign Aid

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 Mexico and the World Vol. 6, No 1 (Winter 2001) The Man, The Girl and the Jeep AIA: Nelson Rockefeller’s Precursor Non-Profit Model for Private U.S. Foreign Aid  Margaret C. Boardman, Ph.D.Pepperdine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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