Merchants of African conflict
Subtitle: more than just a pound of flesh
By: edited by Sabelo Gumedze
Contributors: Institute for Security Studies (South Africa)
Series: Monograph -- 176; ISS monograph series -- no. 176.
Publisher: Institute for Security Studies
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Pretoria
Language: eng
Number of pages: 95
ISBN-13: 9781920422325
Subjects: Private security services; Private military companies; Armed Forces; Conflict management; Government policy
Description: Despite their tarnished image, private military and security companies (PMSCs) continue to feature in almost every African conflict. Their presence in conflict zones presents a plethora of challenges, as they generally remain unregulated and uncontrolled. Initiatives aimed at addressing the involvement of PMSCs in conflict theatres have thus far also proved to be ineffective. The engagement in vigorous multidisciplinary approaches aimed at championing and improving these initiatives remains critical in addressing the insecurities posed by these merchants of conflict, particularly in Africa. This monograph is intended to make a modest contribution to this complex yet interesting discourse, through various authors presenting diverse and fascinating perspectives.
Notes: "January 2011."

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: The privatisation of security in African conflicts / Sabelo Gumedze; title: Will global demand for private military services in major conflicts continue? /  Deane-Peter Baker; title: Human security and challenges related to private military and security companies in Africa / Irene Ndung'u; title: Regulatory approaches (if any) to private military and security companies in Africa : regional mapping study/ Sabelo Gumedze; title: The effect of private security on national armed forces' capacity and capabilities / Lindy Heinecken and Michon Motzouris.