Sökning: "Private military and security companies"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 21 uppsatser innehållade orden Private military and security companies.

  1. 1. Fighting for Profit in Modern Warfare : A quantiative analysis of the influence of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSC’s) on conflict intensity in weak states

    Kandidat-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Författare :Samuel Hallhammar; [2024]
    Nyckelord :Private Military Security Contractors; Conflict Intensity;

    Sammanfattning : The influence of private actors within armed conflict is becoming increasingly relevant, as the market for private military and security companies (PMSC’s) is growing in tandem with new opportunities within the sector. Their involvement in many conflicts around the world suggest the demand for private actors is not likely to go away any time soon, as their professional approach to offering an advantage in settling conflicts might appeal to many contracting parties. LÄS MER

  3. 2. Risk in the Private Military Industry : Risk-Transfer Dynamics in Globalized Private Military and Security Companies’ Recruitment Processes

    Kandidat-uppsats, Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Författare :Sofie Ådén; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Global North; Global South; globalization; military outsourcing; private military and security companies PMSCs ; private military contractors PMCs ; private military industry; recruitment processes; Risk-Transfer War;

    Sammanfattning : Private military and security companies (PMSCs) are established actors in the global militaryindustry. The adaptation to utilize PMSCs as a complement to national militaries has increased their importance significantly. LÄS MER

  4. 3. A changing energy security environment – a review of alternative energy carriers for light duty vehicles

    Master-uppsats, Försvarshögskolan

    Författare :Julia Nilsson; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Supply chain; Logistic; Energy security; Light duty vehicle;

    Sammanfattning :   The increasing energy demand and its impact on the climate around the world has evoked several sectors´ efforts in order to develop and implement sustainable technologies. Political incentives and companies go toward great changes when it comes to reduction of energy sources from fossil-origins in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achievement of energy security. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Military Outsourcing To Blackwater : Factors And Perceptions Influencing The Congressional Hearing On U.S. Foreign Policy In Iraq

    Kandidat-uppsats, Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Författare :Jessica Boonsom; [2023]
    Nyckelord :private military and security companies; qualitative content analysis; foreign policy; outsourcing; privatization;

    Sammanfattning : The aim of this study is to examine the factors and perceptions surrounding the privatization and outsourcing of governmental military functions to Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs), with a specific focus on Blackwater’s involvement in Iraq. It analyzes a 2007 Congressional hearing, a significant event in the PMSC discussion. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Säkerhet till salu – Privata militär- och säkerhetsföretags strukturella makt inom EU:s säkerhetspolitik

    Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Författare :Linnea Ljungar; [2022]
    Nyckelord :Private Military and Security Companies; EU; säkerhetspolitik; strukturell makt; processpårning; Law and Political Science;

    Sammanfattning : The influence of non-state actors on EU policies is increasing. At the same time, a new player has emerged in the world political arena: private military and security companies (PMSC). Therefore, questions could be raised about what it would imply if policies, advancing global security, are based on corporate interests. LÄS MER