In Outsourcing War and Peace, Laura A. Dickinson tackles one of the most significant shifts in modern global politics: the massive privatization of military and foreign affairs functions. From security contractors in Iraq to logistics in Afghanistan, the traditional state monopoly on war is changing, raising urgent questions about how to preserve public values like human rights, accountability, and the rule of law.
Key Features
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Direct Field Research: Features unique insights gathered from interviews with Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) School faculty and officers who encountered military contractors firsthand in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Inter-Agency Perspectives: Incorporates extensive data from interviews with employees at the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State, and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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Preserving Public Values: Explores practical and legal frameworks to ensure that privatized foreign affairs remain accountable to the public interest and international standards.
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High-Level Academic Support: The result of rigorous research supported by the Princeton Program on Law and Public Affairs, UConn School of Law, and Arizona State University.
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Strategic Industry Insight: Includes interviews with industry leaders, such as the president of the International Peace Operations Association, providing a balanced look at the contract firm perspective.
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Award-Winning Foundations: Portions of the material were competitively selected for prestigious forums like the Yale-Stanford Junior Faculty Forum.
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