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Doug Brooks, President, ISOA
6 December, 2010
Higher School of Economics, Moscow(Video Lecture)
Private Sector Peacekeeping
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INTERNATIONAL STABILITY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATION
Spicy Quote
Relevancy:“Any military that intends to be relevant beyond its national borders will be working with the private
sector.”
-Doug Brooks
•Surge capacity•Limitless resources•Experience – former military/gov’t•Capabilities, Specializations•Flexible expansion/modifications
•Staying Power•Cost Effective•FasterCheaperBetter
Why Contingency Contractors?
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Local Employment:“Private organizations in our
industry utilize local talent when allowed so long as the necessary
skill sets are available. If not local, then TCNs, and if TCNs aren’t
allowed, only then Westerners.”-Doug Brooks
Stability Operations Industry
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Organization Type:
LSOs:Logistics &
Support Organizations
PSCs:Private Security
Companies
SSR&Ds:Security Sector
Reform & Development organizations
Sample Service:
Logistics & SupplyRisk Consulting
Medical ServicesConstructionMaintenance
IEDD/UXO/EODWaste
ManagementStrategic Transport
Site ProtectionTravel & Transit
ProtectionPrivate Security
DetailsThreat Assessment
Intelligence
Security Sector Reform
Economic Development
Crisis Mitigation & Recovery
GovernanceRule of Law
Law Enforcement
ROERules of Engagement
Secret
Proactive
Lethal force to support a military mission
RUFRules for the Use of Force
Public
Defensive
Self Defense, Contract Protection, Civilians
Military compared to PSC
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Mercenaries?
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Article 47 of the 1977 Additional Protocol of the Geneva Conventions:
1) Choose to fight in a conflict;2) Actually fight in the conflict;3) Motivated by personal gain;4) Not be from the area;5) Not be sent by a state;6) Not member of the military.
Term is Derogatory.REAL Definition of ‘mercenary’:Foreigners and business people we don’t like.
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Int’l Peace Ops:“The private sector is
revolutionizing international peace operations - no mission
could succeed without contractors.”
-Doug Brooks
Westernless Peacekeeping
• Int’l Peacekeeping– Growing and is long term– UN, AU and regional operations
• Westernless Peacekeeping– West has abrogated responsibility– Mils from developing countries willing
• West won’t support: Private sector will
Western Participation including UNFIL
But West without UNFIL . . .
Humanitarian Security in Darfur?
• Technically simple• Addresses thorny political will issue• Precedent for private humanitarian
security• Several firms interested in camp
security• Caveats:
– Must have legal framework– Private can stop killing; can’t end problem
• Problem of ‘Ruthless Humanitarianism’
Promote Ethical and Professional Service
10 Years old – version 12
Proactive Self Regulation
Support International initiatives
Open Complaints Procedure
Member-Led Review Process
Robust CoC not a replacement for governments
ISOA Code of Conduct:www.stability-operations.org
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ISOA Complaint flyerIndustry takes complaints seriously!
Improving the Process
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Part I Clarifies International LawContracting StatesTerritorial StatesHome States
Part II Good Practices for the private sector
More than 30 states have affirmed support
The 2008 Montreux Document
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Follow on to the Montreux Document To be signed in Geneva on 9 November, 2010
Led by IndustryFacilitated by Swiss GovernmentFull support of UK and U.S. governmentsInclusive: Numerous workshops on early drafts
Applies only to Private Security Companies (PSCs)Will be expanded to larger industryEnormous support from other sectors
Carrots and SticksMajor Clients to only use companies signed and compliantAccountability Mechanism can rule out firms
Accountability Mechanism next step
Welcome NGO client support
International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers
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55+ Organizations offering vital services in conflict, post-conflict and disaster relief operations
Clients include gov’ts, NGOs, humanitarian orgs etc.
Promote professionalism and ethical conduct in field
Create and uphold industry standards
Engage in advocacy with governments
Provide networking and business development
Outreach activities on role and value of the industry
ISOAInternational Stability Operations Association
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Journal of International Peace Operations
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Thank You
Questions?