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Doug Brooks, President, ISOA 6 December, 2010 Higher School of Economics, Moscow (Video Lecture)

INTERNATIONAL STABILITY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATION. Private Sector Peacekeeping. Doug Brooks, President, ISOA 6 December, 2010 Higher School of Economics, Moscow (Video Lecture). A.199. V.4.0. Spicy Quote Relevancy:.

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Doug Brooks, President, ISOA 6 December, 2010 Higher School of Economics, Moscow (Video Lecture)

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  1. INTERNATIONAL STABILITY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATION Private Sector Peacekeeping Doug Brooks, President, ISOA 6 December, 2010 Higher School of Economics, Moscow (Video Lecture) A.199 V.4.0

  2. Spicy QuoteRelevancy: “Any military that intends to be relevant beyond its national borders will be working with the private sector.” -Doug Brooks

  3. Why Contingency Contractors? • Surge capacity • Limitless resources • Experience – former military/gov’t • Capabilities, Specializations • Flexible expansion/modifications • Staying Power • Cost Effective • FasterCheaperBetter A.199 V.4.0

  4. Spicy QuoteLocal 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

  5. Stability Operations Industry A.199 V.4.0

  6. Military compared to PSC ROE Rules of Engagement Secret Proactive Lethal force to support a military mission RUF Rules for the Use of Force Public Defensive Self Defense, Contract Protection, Civilians A.199 V.4.0

  7. Mercenaries? • 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. A.199 V.4.0

  8. Spicy QuoteInt’l Peace Ops: “The private sector is revolutionizing international peace operations - no mission could succeed without contractors.” -Doug Brooks

  9. 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

  10. Western Participation including UNFIL

  11. But West without UNFIL . . .

  12. 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’

  13. ISOA Code of Conduct: www.stability-operations.org • 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 A.199 V.4.0

  14. Improving the Process • ISOA Complaint flyer • Industry takes complaints seriously! A.199 V.4.0

  15. The 2008 Montreux Document • Part I Clarifies International Law • Contracting States • Territorial States • Home States • Part II Good Practices for the private sector • More than 30 states have affirmed support A.199 V.4.0

  16. International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers • Follow on to the Montreux Document • To be signed in Geneva on 9 November, 2010 • Led by Industry • Facilitated by Swiss Government • Full support of UK and U.S. governments • Inclusive: Numerous workshops on early drafts • Applies only to Private Security Companies (PSCs) • Will be expanded to larger industry • Enormous support from other sectors • Carrots and Sticks • Major Clients to only use companies signed and compliant • Accountability Mechanism can rule out firms • Accountability Mechanism next step • Welcome NGO client support A.199 V.4.0

  17. ISOA International Stability Operations Association • 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 A.199 V.4.0

  18. Journal of International Peace Operations

  19. Thank You Questions? A.199 V.4.0

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