| ID | 120309 |
| Title Proper | Tree-huggers and baby-killers |
| Other Title Information | the relationship between NGOs and PMSCs and its impact on coordinating actors in complex operations |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Anders, Birthe |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Private military and security companies' (PMSCs) relationship with state actors has received significant scholarly attention; their interaction with other private actors such as humanitarian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has remained largely neglected. This article looks at the evolving relationship between NGOs and PMSCs in three parts. First, it assesses the current state of NGO-PMSC interaction. Two aspects stand out: contracting and conflict. By drawing on existing research on different forms of inter-cultural cooperation such as military-military and humanitarian-military cooperation, the second part of the article will show that conflict between PMSCs and NGOs can inter alia arise from their differing backgrounds, mandates, approaches to security, and short- and long-term goals. By looking at both differences and similarities between the two actors, the third part of the article will sketch out possible pathways for the future. |
| `In' analytical Note | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 24, No.2; May 2013: p.278-294 |
| Journal Source | Small Wars and Insurgencies Vol. 24, No.2; May 2013: p.278-294 |
| Key Words | Private Military and Security Companies ; NGOs ; Inter - Cultural Cooperation ; Civil - Military Cooperation ; Civil – Military Cooperation |