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Record Nr.

UNINA9910973958203321

Titolo

Security in Iraq / / James L. Jones, Jennifer K. Elsea and Nina M. Serafino [i.e. Serafinoac], editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2010

ISBN

1-62100-248-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 p.)

Collana

Defense, security and strategy series

Altri autori (Persone)

JonesJames L

ElseaJennifer

SerafinoNina M

Disciplina

956.7044/31

Soggetti

Postwar reconstruction - Iraq

Internal security - Iraq

Soldiers - Training of - Iraq

Police - Iraq

Private security services - Iraq

Private military companies - Iraq

Government contractors - Iraq

Iraq Armed Forces Operational readiness

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sommario/riassunto

The United States is relying heavily on private firms to supply a wide variety of services in Iraq, including security. This book summarizes what is currently known publically about companies that provide personnel for security missions in Iraq and some sources of controversy surrounding them.