Description |
vii, 259 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
Contents |
1. The Business of War -- 2. Private Military Companies: The New Service Industry -- 3. The Clients: "Strong States, Corporate Masters, and Rebels" -- 4. Global Markets for Armed Force: Four Private Military Companies In Action -- 5. Globalization and "New Wars": A Short History of the Private War Economy -- 6. The End of the Cold War: Different Conditions for Military Services -- 7. Clientele Systems and Shadow Economics: The Development of New Security Needs -- 8. Dangerous Consequences: Militant Cooperation-Business and Private Military Firms -- 9. Out of Control: The Questionable Legality of the Privatization of force in the West -- 10. Deceptive Security: National Betrayal In the "Weak States" -- 11. Aid Organizations: In the Military Slipstream -- 12. Conflict Resolution without Private Military Companies? Markets for Violence versus state Monopolies -- 13. Preventing Crisis and Securing Peace |
Summary |
"Private military firms are making a killing. They operate on all continents throughout the world - commissioned by governments, intelligence agencies, private industries, warlords, drug cartels, and rebel groups to support their militaries and investments." "In this expose, Rolf Uesseler reveals how these mercenary firms profit from conflict. As they operate in a legal twilight zone, the private nature of their work frequently makes them legally impermeable and financially profitable. He explains exactly what happens when military operations are shielded from democratic processes and are tied to profit, and when the concern for justice and security is overshadowed by the desire for financial gain."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
Originally published in German by Ch. Links Verlag under the title Krieg als Dienstleistung, c2006 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [253]-259) |
Notes |
Translated from the German |
Subject |
Private military companies -- History -- 21st century.
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Private security services -- History -- 21st century.
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Mercenary troops -- History.
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Paramilitary forces -- History -- 21st century.
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Security, International -- History -- 21st century.
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Privatization.
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Contracting out.
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Author |
Chase, Jefferson S.
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LC no. |
2008035783 |
ISBN |
9781593762025 paperback |
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159376202X paperback |
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