Consider the warlike Fijians: "Since 1978, Fiji has outsourced more than 25,000 troops to the UN, the British Army and independent mercenary contractors. In 2003, the mercenaries brought home about $9 million in wages."  It's more evidence that private armies are coming back.  Simon Lester wonders if the GATS applies; Opinio Juris, per Chris Borgen, reports on a cautionary tale of mercenary use, not to mention concerns about what happens when the Mafia turns to nuclear weapons.

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