PrivateMilitary.org incorporates in this space key publications examining the critical roles Private Military Companies (PMCs) and Private Security Companies (PSCs) play in the privatization of defense, reconstruction, and security, as well as the causes and consequences of this epochal development.

• The Books pages comprise an essential bibliography covering monographs and edited collections widely cited in the literature and recent scholarship ( e.g. books on the Iraq conflict). In association with Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk, you can browse or buy the titles listed. Further scholarship can be found at our topical and easy to browse PrivateMilitary.org@Amazon shop and its UK outlet.

• The Academic & Research Papers pages offer a selection of key 1990s articles addressing the debate on PMCs and New Mercenaries in Africa, as well as more recent scholarship. In addition, pages focusing on topical aspects such as regulation, the role of security contractors in development and reconstruction tasks, and historical explorations are incorporated.

• The Legal Documents section focuses on items dealing with the regulation of private military and security service providers, the banning of mercenary practices, and official reports covering high-profile PMC activity. In addition, news reports, industry perspectives, and video clips are also covered.