Essays about: "Private military companies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words Private military companies.

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. A changing energy security environment – a review of alternative energy carriers for light duty vehicles

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Julia Nilsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply chain; Logistic; Energy security; Light duty vehicle;

   Abstract :   The increasing energy demand and its impact on the climate around the world has evoked several sectors´ efforts in order to develop and implement sustainable technologies. Political incentives and companies go toward great changes when it comes to reduction of energy sources from fossil-origins in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achievement of energy security. READ MORE

5. 4. The Guns for Hire: Private Military Companies in Nigeria and Mozambique

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Olof Hjorth; [2023]
   Keywords : PMCs; Mercenaries; Nigeria; Mozambique; State capacity; Insurgency; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This case study investigates the involvement of private military companies (PMCs) in two African conflicts. Nigeria and Mozambique hired PMCs in 2014 and 2019 respectively to combat internal insurgencies. The paper aims to answer why these countries hired PMCs and if the PMCs were successful in combating the insurgencies. READ MORE

6. 5. Military Outsourcing To Blackwater : Factors And Perceptions Influencing The Congressional Hearing On U.S. Foreign Policy In Iraq

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Jessica Boonsom; [2023]
   Keywords : private military and security companies; qualitative content analysis; foreign policy; outsourcing; privatization;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to examine the factors and perceptions surrounding the privatization and outsourcing of governmental military functions to Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs), with a specific focus on Blackwater’s involvement in Iraq. It analyzes a 2007 Congressional hearing, a significant event in the PMSC discussion. READ MORE