Ask HN: Can a Corporation have its own army?

2 pointsby tabulatouchalmost 8 years ago

In the scenario of corps getting huge, owning vast territories, creating their own culture and social facilities, having more budget than some countries. Could they just train their own army? Is this happening?

2 comments

mariuoloalmost 8 years ago

Alas, it's nothing new. Cf. the various East India Companies from the 17th century.

lolikoisurualmost 8 years ago

>owning vast territories, creating their own culture and social facilities, having more budget than some countries<p>These are already true.