Private Armies and Military Intervention

Sommario

Introduction, Mercenary or Military Company? The Expansion of the Private Military Sector, Case-Studies, Assessing Capabilities and Limitations, Conclusion.

Info autore

David Shearer (Author)

Riassunto

This paper seeks to step back from the moral arguments surrounding private military intervention in civil conflicts, arguing that the view that "military companies" are merely "modern-day mercenaries" obscures the strategic implications of their activities for current conflict-resolution thinking.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David Shearer, Shearer David
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138452596
• ISBN: 978-1-138-45259-6
• Serie: Adelphi series
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; HISTORY / Military / General, Warfare & defence, Warfare and defence