U.S. Military Expertise For Sale: Private Military Consultants as a Tool of Foreign Policy.
Abstract
This study examines privatized military assistance as a tool of U.S. foreign policy. Corporate military consultant firms may now provide military assistance for profit around the world, specifically, to advise in training of entire foreign armies. With apparent initial encouragement by the executive branch, this phenomenon has developed without traditional congressional oversight or public knowledge. Is this foreign policy by default? This dangerous trend removes military expertise from public accountability and corrupts our military. The unintended consequences of profit-motivated military assistance could detract from U.S. foreign policy objectives, result in tragedy when misused by recipients and leave a dispirited military.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 18, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA344357
Entities
People
- Bruce D. Grant
Organizations
- United States Army War College