1. Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Figures and Tables ix
4. List of Abbreviations xi
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. 1. Introduction 1
7. 2. Democratic States, Their Militaries, and Security Privatization: Theoretical Considerations 21
8. 3. Brothers in Arms? PSCs Deployed Alongside the National Military 52
9. 4. Trading Places: Private Firms Hired in Place of National Militaries 89
10. 5. Historical Insights: Mercenary and Auxiliary Forces Integrated Into National Militaries 125
11. 6. Concluding Lessons and Recommendations 152
12. Notes 171
13. References 207
14. Index 227