Volker Franke
Biographic Data
| ID | 4123538 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Volker Franke |
| GIVEN NAMES | Volker |
| FAMILY NAME | Franke |
| SIGNATURE | FRANKE V |
| AFFILIATIONS | MaxwellISAIS National Security Studies Case Studies Program; Department of Political Science, Western Maryland College, Westminster, MD 21157 |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Armor All
Whereas the values, attitudes and motivations of soldiers serving in their countries’ armed forces have been widely studied, to date we know very little about the motivations and self-conception of individuals working for the private security industry. Using data obtained through an online survey, this article explores the values, attitudes and identity of more than 200 private security contractors with law enforcement backgrounds and operational…
Guns for Hire
Whereas the values, attitudes, and motivations of soldiers serving in their countries' armed forces have been widely studied, to date we know very little about the motivations and occupational self-perceptions of individuals working for the private security industry. Using data obtained through an online survey, this article explores the values and attitudes of more than 200 private contractors with law enforcement backgrounds and operational exp…
Contractors as Military Professionals
The article presents information on a research study which compared the mindsets of military officers and private security contractors. The results are discussed in terms of U.S. military professionalism. The study indicated a need for better clarification of legal responsibilities in terms of contractor relations with the military. The study is also said to support the view that military combat roles should not be outsourced
The Meyerhoff Incident
Saturday night, downtown Baltimore, Maryland. A sold-out concert performance at the Joseph B. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Unknowingly, the 2,400 members of the audience become victims of a bioterrorist attack when an aerosol of plague (Y. pestis) is silently released. Over the course of the next 36 hours increasing numbers of residents seek medical attention at area hospitals for cough and fever. By mid-morning on Monday some 300 persons with these …
The Emperor Needs New Clothes
The terrorist attacks of September 11 brought to a head change that had been underway since the end of the Cold War in how we think about security: (1) there is no longer consensus about who or what constitutes the “enemy”; (2) Realism as the dominating paradigm for studying international relations is collapsing; (3) domestic factors are gaining importance for devising security policies; and (4) with increasing globalization these domestic factor…
Adjusting to Peace
Cadets at military academies represent an elite group of junior officers destined to fill the top posts in their respective armed forces and set the future standards of professional behavior. But in an era where the military profession is undergoing tremendous change as a result of a shifting mission requirements-from conventional warfare to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid-how committed are young officers to their future careers and involvement…
Guns for Hire
Whereas the values, attitudes, and motivations of soldiers serving in their countries' armed forces have been widely studied, to date we know very little about the motivations and occupational self-perceptions of individuals working for the private security industry. Using data obtained through an online survey, this article explores the values and attitudes of more than 200 private contractors with law enforcement backgrounds and operational exp…
Adjusting to Peace
Cadets at military academies represent an elite group of junior officers destined to fill the top posts in their respective armed forces and set the future standards of professional behavior. But in an era where the military profession is undergoing tremendous change as a result of a shifting mission requirements-from conventional warfare to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid-how committed are young officers to their future careers and involvement…
The Meyerhoff Incident
Saturday night, downtown Baltimore, Maryland. A sold-out concert performance at the Joseph B. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Unknowingly, the 2,400 members of the audience become victims of a bioterrorist attack when an aerosol of plague (Y. pestis) is silently released. Over the course of the next 36 hours increasing numbers of residents seek medical attention at area hospitals for cough and fever. By mid-morning on Monday some 300 persons with these …
The Emperor Needs New Clothes
The terrorist attacks of September 11 brought to a head change that had been underway since the end of the Cold War in how we think about security: (1) there is no longer consensus about who or what constitutes the “enemy”; (2) Realism as the dominating paradigm for studying international relations is collapsing; (3) domestic factors are gaining importance for devising security policies; and (4) with increasing globalization these domestic factor…
Adjusting to Peace
Cadets at military academies represent an elite group of junior officers destined to fill the top posts in their respective armed forces and set the future standards of professional behavior. But in an era where the military profession is undergoing tremendous change as a result of a shifting mission requirements-from conventional warfare to peacekeeping and humanitarian aid-how committed are young officers to their future careers and involvement…
The Emperor Needs New Clothes
The terrorist attacks of September 11 brought to a head change that had been underway since the end of the Cold War in how we think about security: (1) there is no longer consensus about who or what constitutes the “enemy”; (2) Realism as the dominating paradigm for studying international relations is collapsing; (3) domestic factors are gaining importance for devising security policies; and (4) with increasing globalization these domestic factor…
The Meyerhoff Incident
Saturday night, downtown Baltimore, Maryland. A sold-out concert performance at the Joseph B. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Unknowingly, the 2,400 members of the audience become victims of a bioterrorist attack when an aerosol of plague (Y. pestis) is silently released. Over the course of the next 36 hours increasing numbers of residents seek medical attention at area hospitals for cough and fever. By mid-morning on Monday some 300 persons with these …
Contractors as Military Professionals
The article presents information on a research study which compared the mindsets of military officers and private security contractors. The results are discussed in terms of U.S. military professionalism. The study indicated a need for better clarification of legal responsibilities in terms of contractor relations with the military. The study is also said to support the view that military combat roles should not be outsourced
Guns for Hire
Whereas the values, attitudes, and motivations of soldiers serving in their countries' armed forces have been widely studied, to date we know very little about the motivations and occupational self-perceptions of individuals working for the private security industry. Using data obtained through an online survey, this article explores the values and attitudes of more than 200 private contractors with law enforcement backgrounds and operational exp…
Armor All
Whereas the values, attitudes and motivations of soldiers serving in their countries’ armed forces have been widely studied, to date we know very little about the motivations and self-conception of individuals working for the private security industry. Using data obtained through an online survey, this article explores the values, attitudes and identity of more than 200 private security contractors with law enforcement backgrounds and operational…
Political science (5 works) · Law (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Archaeology (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Defense, Military, and Policy Studies (2 works) · Enforcement (2 works) · Gender, Security, and Conflict (2 works) · Law enforcement (2 works)