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Military contractors and international law
In the modern world, regulation is a necessity, especially on an international scale. PMSCs or Private Military Security Contractors are groups that are involved with militaries, and in conflict zones around the world. Due to their unique functions and place in international law, they essentially fa...
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| description | In the modern world, regulation is a necessity, especially on an international scale. PMSCs or Private Military Security Contractors are groups that are involved with militaries, and in conflict zones around the world. Due to their unique functions and place in international law, they essentially fall into a regulatory gap. PMSCs are non- state actors , but perform a series of roles and functions historically associated with the state. They can be used in multitudes of situations and have even been recruited in the war against drugs. Some see military contractors as, or similar to mercenaries, while others disagree. Many, if not most, PMSC personnel do not fit the criteria that comprise the definition of a mercenary , as set forth by article 47 of Additional Protocol 1 of the Geneva Convention. The issue becomes how best to regulate PMSCs and their personnel. Two options for regulation appear to be the most efficient, first, Kristine Huskey's three phase plan which segments the phases of PMSC operations and regulates each in a different way . Secondly, the option of categorization; labeling military contractors and regulating them based on the category they are placed in. Categorization is a possibility however PMSC personnel have a multitude of roles, and therefore have different responsibilities and regulations. One category that includes all roles and responsibilities is that of a MNC, or multinational corporation. Labeling PMSCs as corporations, categorizes them as what they truly are, businesses. Profit and future business are what PMSCs strive for, and therefore a way to regulate them. Some PMSCs are not combat oriented , and there fore it would be incorrect to lump all PMSCs in together. When analyzing the international regulation of multinational corporations, parallels to PMSCs begin to appear. Both operate internationally, and both have a goal of profit. By understanding the operations and regulations of MNCs the international community could potentially find a way to categorize and regulate PMSCs. Huskey's three phase theory, in combination with the multinational corporation label, is a novel system by which regulation, as well as responsibility can be placed. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1305 Military contractors and international law Deif, Ali In the modern world, regulation is a necessity, especially on an international scale. PMSCs or Private Military Security Contractors are groups that are involved with militaries, and in conflict zones around the world. Due to their unique functions and place in international law, they essentially fall into a regulatory gap. PMSCs are non- state actors , but perform a series of roles and functions historically associated with the state. They can be used in multitudes of situations and have even been recruited in the war against drugs. Some see military contractors as, or similar to mercenaries, while others disagree. Many, if not most, PMSC personnel do not fit the criteria that comprise the definition of a mercenary , as set forth by article 47 of Additional Protocol 1 of the Geneva Convention. The issue becomes how best to regulate PMSCs and their personnel. Two options for regulation appear to be the most efficient, first, Kristine Huskey's three phase plan which segments the phases of PMSC operations and regulates each in a different way . Secondly, the option of categorization; labeling military contractors and regulating them based on the category they are placed in. Categorization is a possibility however PMSC personnel have a multitude of roles, and therefore have different responsibilities and regulations. One category that includes all roles and responsibilities is that of a MNC, or multinational corporation. Labeling PMSCs as corporations, categorizes them as what they truly are, businesses. Profit and future business are what PMSCs strive for, and therefore a way to regulate them. Some PMSCs are not combat oriented , and there fore it would be incorrect to lump all PMSCs in together. When analyzing the international regulation of multinational corporations, parallels to PMSCs begin to appear. Both operate internationally, and both have a goal of profit. By understanding the operations and regulations of MNCs the international community could potentially find a way to categorize and regulate PMSCs. Huskey's three phase theory, in combination with the multinational corporation label, is a novel system by which regulation, as well as responsibility can be placed. 2016-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/306 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1305/viewcontent/Ali_20Deif_20Mitlitary_20Contractors_20Thesis_20__20complete_footnotes_corrected_20__20final_version.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Military Contractors NA NA |
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| title | Military contractors and international law |
| title_full | Military contractors and international law |
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| title_short | Military contractors and international law |
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| topic | Military Contractors NA NA |
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