Essays about: "Private Military Security Contractors"

Found 5 essays containing the words Private Military Security Contractors.

1. 1. Fighting for Profit in Modern Warfare : A quantiative analysis of the influence of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) on conflict intensity in weak states

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Samuel Hallhammar; [2024]
   Keywords : Private Military Security Contractors; Conflict Intensity;

   Abstract : The influence of private actors within armed conflict is becoming increasingly relevant, as the market for private military and security companies (PMSC’s) is growing in tandem with new opportunities within the sector. Their involvement in many conflicts around the world suggest the demand for private actors is not likely to go away any time soon, as their professional approach to offering an advantage in settling conflicts might appeal to many contracting parties. READ MORE

3. 2. Risk in the Private Military Industry : Risk-Transfer Dynamics in Globalized Private Military and Security Companies’ Recruitment Processes

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sofie Ådén; [2023]
   Keywords : Global North; Global South; globalization; military outsourcing; private military and security companies PMSCs ; private military contractors PMCs ; private military industry; recruitment processes; Risk-Transfer War;

   Abstract : Private military and security companies (PMSCs) are established actors in the global militaryindustry. The adaptation to utilize PMSCs as a complement to national militaries has increased their importance significantly. READ MORE

4. 3. United Nations use of private military companies for peacekeeping operations

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Carl-Johan Wennersten; [2019]
   Keywords : PMC;

   Abstract : UN is sending peacekeeping operations all over the world. The paper will highlight that UN is not going only with their peacekeeping operation personnel, UN is also bringing private military companies into their ranks. This paper will focus on UN peacekeeping operations in Africa with the focus of non-interstate operations. READ MORE

5. 4. A legal minefield created by battlefield contractors - The status, role and accountability of private security and military service companies in conflict and post-conflict areas

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Cajsa Knutsson; [2013]
   Keywords : Public international law; folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Den privata säkerhets- och militärbranschen (nedan PSC-branschen) har fått ett starkt uppsving sedan början av 1990-talet. Företag inom denna bransch utför ett antal tjänster, av vilka vissa berör aktiviteter som regleras av internationell humanitär rätt, mänskliga rättigheter och internationell straffrätt. READ MORE

6. 5. Private Military Contractors in Iraq - Legal Status and State Responsibility

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Möller; [2006]
   Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In March 2003, the United States' armed forces and their allies invaded Iraq. Today, more than three years later, those armed forces are still there. An extended military operation like this requires a massive amount of soldiers. READ MORE