UN Use of Private Military and Security Companies : Practices and Policies
by
Gilje Østensen, Åse
Title
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UN Use of Private Military and Security Companies : Practices and Policies
Author
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Gilje Østensen, Åse
ISBN
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bbn
Personal Author
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Gilje Østensen, Åse
Publication Information
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London Ubiquity Press 2011
Physical Description
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1 electronic resource (83 p.)
Abstract
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Although subject to little discussion, the UN has increasingly paid private military and security companies (PMSCs) for a range of services in the areas of humanitarian affairs, peacebuilding and development. However, this practice has rarely translated into coherent policies or guidelines that could guide the UN in setting standards or ensuring responsible contracting procedures. This paper explores UN demand for PMSCs and identifies the need for a more proactive, sensitive and deliberate political approach in order to avoid potential pitfalls associated with involving PMSCs in the delivery of UN tasks.
Subject Term
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Politics & government
Warfare & defence
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | E-Book | 2199125-1001 | XX(2199125.1) | DOAB E-Books |