Since the end of the Cold War, Private Military Companies (PMCs), Private Security Companies (PSCs), defense contractors, and firms in adjacent sectors play growing roles in support of state defense and multilateral reconstruction strategies. From weak states to emerging markets, these types of firms are also critical in raising and maintaining levels of security in unstable but economically important areas of the world. Ongoing global instability since the terrorist attacks of 9/11 fosters a demand for private military and security services in areas of counterterrorism and homeland security too. Into the 21st century, PMCs and PSCs are becoming increasingly important in the fight against drug trafficking organizations and organized crime. By consolidating an expert sample of hyperlinks pointing at sources and aspects inherent in trends towards the privatization of defense, security, and peacekeeping and reconstruction, since 1999 PrivateMilitary.org® has been a key source of information for those participating in the debate about these topics and PMCs and PSCs. Browse our expert directories and contribute to them in order to continue making PrivateMilitary.org a free, no-sign in, and updated resource!

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