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Terrorism: Documents of International and Local Control is a hardbound series that provides primary-source documents on the worldwide counter-terrorism effort. Chief among the documents collected are transcripts of Congressional and Parliamentary testimony, reports by quasi-governmental organizations, and case law covering issues related to terrorism. The series also includes a subject index and other indices that guide the user through this complex area of the law. Overall, the series keeps users up to date on the panoply of terrorism issues now facing the U.S. and the world.Use of Contractors in the War Against Terrorists explores the controversial issue of defense contractors. In selecting documents for this volume and in writing expert commentary for it, General Editor Lovelace has focused almost entirely on the current U.S. military's use of contractors in Iraq. Although other books have addressed the problem of military contracting, this volume constitutes a rare combination of primary material and new commentary on this developing issue.
This volume investigates the legal, ethical, and operational implications of the United States military's reliance on private defense contractors during counter-terrorism operations. General Editor Douglas C. Lovelace Jr. utilizes his legal expertise to curate a collection of primary source documents, including Congressional testimony and official reports, to analyze the shift toward privatization in modern warfare. The text provides a framework for understanding the accountability gaps and regulatory challenges inherent in utilizing non-military personnel in active conflict zones like Iraq.
What You Will Find
Experts and legal scholars recognize this series as a foundational resource for tracking the evolution of counter-terrorism policy and legislative responses. Readers frequently note the high density of the primary source material, which serves as an essential reference for researchers studying the intersection of international law and military operations.
Page Count:
444
Publication Date:
2009-02-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195383095
ISBN-13:
9780195383096
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