With the ever farther advancement of globalization, governance has become one of the most prominent theoretical concepts to describe today's world. Governance theory is concerned with a system of rule through non-hierarchical governing modes, such as networks and market mechanisms. Initially the field of security was ignored, as it was seen as the last bastion of the nation state. When the concept of security governance emerged at the beginning of the millennium, it sought to take account of transnational threats, such as nuclear proliferation or cluster bombs. However, the traditional security domain of the state, i.e. the provision of security by military force, is still exempt from governance theory. Provoked by the increasing support of private actors to military operations, Gloria Westermeyer aims to investigate whether this exemption is still valid. Based on the conduct of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance services in the German ISAF Mission, the author examines the impact of private actors on the governance of today's military affairs. What is the relative power of private security actors vis-a-vis the state? Which factors determine if, to what extent and why private actors support the military? Under what circumstances and how may security functions be privatized without undermining the state's interest?
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
ISBN-13
9783658022297
eBay Product ID (ePID)
148682248
Product Key Features
Author
Gloria Westermeyer
Publication Name
The Impact of Private Actors on Security Governance: An Analysis based on German ISR Capabilities for ISAF
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
202 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
210mm
Item Width
148mm
Item Weight
2952g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Gloria Westermeyer
Series Title
Globale Gesellschaft Und Internationale Beziehungen
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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