CIMSEC’s Longreads – May 20th, 2014 CIMSEC’s Longreads is back! Bringing you a list of the last week’s best pieces for your Tuesday morning enjoyment. China’s Cruise Missiles: Flying Fast Under the Public’s Radar The National Interest – May 12th – Dennis Gormley, Andrew S. Erickson, and Jingdong Yuan (Link) An extensive look into the pitfalls and promises regarding China’s increasing reliance … Continue reading CIMSEC’s Longreads – May 20th, 2014
CIMSEC “Private Military Contractor Week” has generated several pieces including the two part commentary “America Should End Mercenary Contracts”. Any discussion about PMCs can generate visceral reactions, especially given their activities in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past decade. Nevertheless, the possibility of their growing presence in the 21st century maritime environment suggests a healthy … Continue reading A Response to “America Should End Mercenary Contracts”
This feature is special to our Private Military Contractor (PMC)’s Week – a look at PMCs’ utility and future, especially in the maritime domain. America Should End Mercenary Contracts By Tim Steigelman Over the course of the last decade or more, scholars and pundits have debated the feasibility and legality1 of employing private military contractors2 … Continue reading America Should End Mercenary Contracts
This feature is special to our Private Military Contractor (PMC)’s Week – a look at PMCs’ utility and future, especially in the maritime domain. The National Intelligence Council’s report Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds released in December 2012 revealed trends, game-changers, and potential worlds that have relevance to maritime security. Two of the four mega-trends identified were … Continue reading PMCs: The End or the Beginning?
