Private Security Companies
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What Future, Privatized Military and Security Activities? The Need for Pragmatic Engagement
There has been limited progress regarding the regulation of private military security companies. However, serious problems remain.
Private Security Companies in an Insecure World
Private Security Companies operate in a changing context: from a situation of relative security to insecurity and a progressive mosaicization of a society.
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- As private security companies come under more scrutiny for their role in conflict zones, RUSI.org presents relevant background analysis on this emerging issue.
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What Future, Privatized Military and Security Activities? The Need for Pragmatic EngagementThere has been limited progress regarding the regulation of private military security companies. However, serious problems remain.
Private Security Companies in an Insecure WorldPrivate Security Companies operate in a changing context: from a situation of relative security to insecurity and a progressive mosaicization of a society.
Occupation for Hire: Private Military Companies and their Role in Iraq
Iraq serves as a potent illustration of how deeply embedded today’s private sector is in the business of security and war, and why questions over legislation require urgent attention.
Iraq serves as a potent illustration of how deeply embedded today’s private sector is in the business of security and war, and why questions over legislation require urgent attention.
PMCs Myths and Mercenaries: the debate on private military companies
This article discusses the changing perceptions and operations of the private security industry. Regulation, not prohibition, is the key.
This article discusses the changing perceptions and operations of the private security industry. Regulation, not prohibition, is the key.
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