Peace, Profit or Plunder: The privatization of security in war torn African societies
Date
2000
Authors
Vreӱ, F.
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Publisher
Open Journal Systems
Abstract
This publication is about a theme that is presently a rising issue of concern on the national security agendas of states and other bodies grappling with security issues. This concern takes place against the tendency of an increasing number of issues being dumped into the security dustbin. Privatisation of security holds both the potential to soften the security dilemmas of countries as well as to threaten the marginal security of weak states. The publication deals with both sides by pointing out the constructive as well as the destructive potential of the private security industry.
Description
The original publication is available at http://scientiamilitaria.journals.ac.za/pub
Keywords
Privatisation of security, private security industry, security dilemmas of countries, war torn societies
Citation
Vreӱ, F. 2000. Peace, Profit or Plunder: The privatization of security in war torn African societies. Scientia Militaria, South African Journal of Military Studies, 30 (1): 98-100.