January 2011
Merchants of African Conflict
More than just a Pound of Flesh
This monograph explores the emergence of private military and security companies (PMSCs), which are sometimes described as ‘corporate entities that provide military expertise and other professional services essential to combat and warfare’. It addresses the human security challenges and the regulatory approaches to PMSCs, as well as the question of whether the global demand for PMSCs in major conflicts will continue, and how PMSCs affect the capacity and capability of national armed forces.
© 2011 Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
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Author:
Sabelo Gumedze, Deane-Peter Baker, Irene Ndung’u, Lindy Heinecken, Michon Motzouris
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Sabelo Gumedze
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