The Privatization of Warfare and Inherently Governmental Functions - Private Military Companies in Iraq and the State Monopoly of Regulated Force (Paperback)

Since the 2003 U.S. led invasion of Iraq, the private military sector has seen the largest growth of profit for decades. As Iraq continues to be the focal point of private military clients, staff and related actors, the recurring issue of legitimacy must be addressed. While many texts focus only on existing or proposed legislation, this book analyses the public perception of private military companies (PMCs) and, of wider significance, how their use by states affects how the general public perceives state legitimacy of monopolizing force. Furthermore, this book provides a timely overview of how the energy sector and PMCs are challenging the established sovereignty of politically fragmented oil states, illustrating how energy firms may become as culpable as states in their partnerships with the private military sector and subsequent political ramifications.

General

Imprint:	Intersentia
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2016
Authors:	Nicolai Due-Gundersen
Dimensions:	215 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-1-78068-379-9
Categories:	Books > Law > International law > International criminal law Books > Law > Other areas of law > Military law & courts martial Books > Law > International law > Public international law > International humanitarian law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Constitutional & administrative law > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78068-379-0
Barcode:	9781780683799

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