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Expendable soldiers

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Foreign Legions in the generic sense have evolved in ways that would surprise Beau Geste. Not only are more foreigners or recent immigrants enlisting in Western military forces, but also the post-Cold War era has seen the revival of warlord militias and Private Military Companies. Western militaries, in particular that of the United States, have also sought to increase their strategic reach through security assistance to regional military forces. While there have been some successes, security assistance has proven to have its limitations, not to mention unintended consequences for civil military relations, democracy promotion, and military efficiency.

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  • Douglas Porch, 2014. "Expendable soldiers," Small Wars and Insurgencies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(3), pages 696-716, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:fswixx:v:25:y:2014:i:3:p:696-716
    DOI: 10.1080/09592318.2014.893974
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