Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq: Sierra Leonean Labor Migrants at US Military Bases

In 2003, just before the start of the US invasion of Iraq, military planners predicted that the mission’s success would depend on using diverse sources for their workforce. While thousands of US troops were needed to secure victory in the field, large numbers of civilian contractors - many from poor countries in Africa and Asia - were recruited to provide a range of services for the occupying forces.

In Contract Workers, Risk, and the War in Iraq Kevin Thomas provides a compelling account of...