The Misunderstood Private Dynamic of Modern War
The Misunderstood Private Dynamic of Modern War
by Torie Rose DeGhett
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The purpose of this article is to explore the use of private military contractors as a policy tool and their place in the context of rapidly changing ways of fighting wars. Its primary goal is to defy the conventional wisdom of contractors as overpaid, gun-toting mercenaries who wreak havoc in operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. The hope is that this article shows a bigger picture, correcting misinformation and highlighting the real problems with privatization, namely the lack of bureaucratic clarity and control, and offering solutions.
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Torie Rose DeGhett is a freelance writer. She can be found on-line at www.thepoliticalnotebook.tumblr.com.
