Who are the private contractors fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan? An inside look at this invisible m
The debate on privatizing the war in Afghanistan is heating up yet again, with Democratic lawmakers pledging to end so-called “forever...
The Erik Prince's Pitch
Erik Prince suggests outsourcing the war in Afghanistan as a crucial part of the U.S. exit strategy on Afghanistan. In the link you can...
The Sociology of Privatized Security
I am glad to announce that our edited volume: The Sociology of Privatized Security is out with Palgrave-Macmillan. It is the first...
How many contractors? Soldiers to Private Military Contractors ratio in American Wars
Source: The Economist The fact that the US used private military and security contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other...
The geopolitical implications of outsourcing sacrifice
A Bloomberg news report today described an incident that potentially could spark WWIII- clashes between American and Russian forces with...
Where is the Money? The connection between Iranian support of foreign militias and economic distress
Over the last couple of days a wave of demonstrations across Iran has captured the world’s attention. Many people from different walks of...
Outsourcing Sacrifice and Decreasing Accountability
Soldiers sometimes make the “ultimate sacrifice”. Such a loss is a terrible loss for both the soldier’s family and for society. But...
The Epidemiology of War
When war rages, the death, injury, and misery of thousands and millions seems to be inevitable. The consequences of war are regularly...
Arms Politics
A glance at the United States and Russian Middle Eastern policies emphasizes the dominance of arms politics. Trump’s first trip abroad...
The Afghan Offer on the Table
A New York Times article from July 10 reported a meeting between the higher echelon of the Trump administration and two of the leading...