Jesse Walker | April 10, 2008
The gradual privatization of policework proceeds apace. Piracy -- real piracy, with boats and weapons, not some kid downloading Hannah Montana songs -- has been increasing lately (a result, I assume, of efforts to control global warming). One effect, according to ISN Security Watch: "both states and the private sector are turning to private security companies...to help meet their maritime security needs."
Whole story here. Via IntelFusion.
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