Thomas Jäger, Gerhard Kümmel
Editor Vs Verlag
Descripción: Private military and security companies have become a distinct and increasingly relevant phenonenon in defense and security politics. They can be used in different settings and situations and consitute adequate tools for their various clients. Yet, there is an intense debate about them since they may and do generate specific problems, including severe violations of democratic norms and human rights codices. The present collection of contributions to this topic by distinct experts in the field is unique as it covers most if not all aspects involved in the use of private military and security companies.