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

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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?