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I think Stratfor is an example of this trend of for-profit private outsourcers of things which used to be government-only functions. Political science types ar
by marshray 15y ago
I think Stratfor is an example of this trend of for-profit private outsourcers of things which used to be government-only functions.
Political science types are fond of saying "government must have a monopoly on the use of XYZ", but apparently now if you put the right retired government people on your payroll it's legit.
Military intelligence, international informant "asset" management? Good grief, this is some scary stuff.
- JumpCrisscross 15y agoI think the only thing political scientists say government should have a monopoly on is violence and national security. Anything beyond that and you enter a fractious field.
- einhverfr 15y agoeven there, the monopoly on both these things is mighty narrow. For example, how many political scientists would say that the state should have such a monopoly on violence that there should be no recognition of a right to defend oneself and others? However international informent asset management? Does it impinge on the government's necessary monopoly on national security and violence? Two for two, I'd wager.....