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segunda-feira, dezembro 06, 2004
A Privatização da Guerra
From Iraq to Afghanistan, to Colombia and the Balkans private companies are involved on the battlefield more than ever.
During the first Gulf war one private contractor served on the ground for every 50 US soldiers. By last year’s war in Iraq, there was one contractor for every 10 military personnel.
Since hostilities formally ended, the number of private contractors has risen. An estimated 10,000 privately-employed armed men, mostly former soldiers, are providing security in Iraq. By this estimate, private soldiers make up the second-largest armed contingent in the country, ahead of the British.
The business of war is being progressively privatised around the world. By one estimate the private military industry is now worth up to $100bn a year.
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FT.com (requires subscription)
During the first Gulf war one private contractor served on the ground for every 50 US soldiers. By last year’s war in Iraq, there was one contractor for every 10 military personnel.
Since hostilities formally ended, the number of private contractors has risen. An estimated 10,000 privately-employed armed men, mostly former soldiers, are providing security in Iraq. By this estimate, private soldiers make up the second-largest armed contingent in the country, ahead of the British.
The business of war is being progressively privatised around the world. By one estimate the private military industry is now worth up to $100bn a year.
...
FT.com (requires subscription)
posted by CMT, 11:43 da tarde
