Armed forces across the globe engage in economic activities both in times of war and peace. This book provides a critical analysis of this phenomenon, comparing experiences with 'military business' from four continents (Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America). Taking an interdisciplinary...

This briefing paper assesses the relationship between the private sector and conflicts. It examines the private sectors involvement in violent conflicts, and introduces approaches aimed at containing the negative impact of businesses on conflict dynamics and at involving the private sector...