| ID | 069897 |
| Title Proper | Private military companies |
| Other Title Information | a second best peacekeeping option? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bures, Oldrich |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyses the perils and benefits of outsourcing UN peacekeeping to private military companies (PMCs). Various PMCs have a proven capacity to perform at least some peacekeeping functions. Although experts have expressed serious doubts whether their capacity to do peacekeeping will always translate into the achievement of peace and security, the author contends that PMC peacekeeping should not be dismissed on ideological or moral grounds when the choice is either a PMC operation or none at all. It is, however, imperative that the perils of using PMCs are addressed before peacekeeping is turned over to the private market. In particular, a set of clear mechanisms of accountability, control and transparency of the PMCs needs to be put in place. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Peacekeeping Vol. 12, No. 4; Winter 2005: p533-546 |
| Journal Source | International Peacekeeping Vol: 12 No 4 |
| Key Words | Peacekeeping ; United Nations Peacekeeping ; Private Military Companies |