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Hired Guns.
- Source :
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National Journal . 1/5/2008, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p22-28. 7p. 2 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the status of the U.S. private security contracting industry amid the controversy surrounding Blackwater Worldwide. Army Lieutenant Colonel James Boozell notes that the Army cannot conduct nation building without the help from the State Department and private security contractors as well. It notes that globalization has debilitated borders and disturbed commerce making stability operations vital. It discusses the history of the industry which emerged in Africa following the Cold War.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03604217
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- National Journal
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 28726563