
Merchants of African conflict : more than just a pound of flesh
Title:
Merchants of African conflict : more than just a pound of flesh
Author:
Gumedze, Sabelo.
ISBN:
9781920422325
Publication Information:
Pretoria : Institute for Security Studies, 2011.
Physical Description:
xv, 95 p.
Series:
Monograph ; 176
ISS monograph series; 176.
General Note:
"January 2011."
Contents:
Introduction: The privatisation of security in African conflicts / Sabelo Gumedze -- Will global demand for private military services in major conflicts continue? / Deane-Peter Baker -- Human security and challenges related to private military and security companies in Africa / Irene Ndung'u -- Regulatory approaches (if any) to private military and security companies in Africa : regional mapping study/ Sabelo Gumedze -- The effect of private security on national armed forces' capacity and capabilities / Lindy Heinecken and Michon Motzouris.
Abstract:
Despite their tarnished image, private military and security companies (PMSCs) continue to feature in almost every African conflict. Their presence in conflict zones presents a plethora of challenges, as they generally remain unregulated and uncontrolled. Initiatives aimed at addressing the involvement of PMSCs in conflict theatres have thus far also proved to be ineffective. The engagement in vigorous multidisciplinary approaches aimed at championing and improving these initiatives remains critical in addressing the insecurities posed by these merchants of conflict, particularly in Africa. This monograph is intended to make a modest contribution to this complex yet interesting discourse, through various authors presenting diverse and fascinating perspectives.
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