THE IMPACT OF WAR AND POSTWAR ACTIVITIES IN IRAQ ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY
THE IMPACT OF WAR AND POSTWAR ACTIVITIES IN IRAQ ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY

Summary/Abstract: The private security sector, as a profit-oriented security entity, follows contemporary socio-political developments in order to identify opportunities for its business activities. The fact that this sector has been successfully developing for more than 150 years, particularly in the western hemisphere, and that it continues to have strong future prospects, confirms that it is a successful branch of the economy. Contemporary political events, often accompanied by turbulent situations, destructive demonstrations, conflicts of varying intensity among different social groups, natural disasters, accidents, and even war destruction, undoubtedly create opportunities for the private security sector to expand, offer its services, and generate profit. The ability to make rapid decisions and adapt to newly emerging situations enabled this sector to enter Iraq following the military intervention in 2003. The presence of private agencies, as well as their personnel with extensive military and police experience, demonstrated in the case of Iraq that this sector represents a serious unconventional security actor with a significant role both in conducting combat operations and in peace implementation. Using the method of comparative analysis, this paper presents the state of private security in Iraq and its influence on the further development of this sector, with particular reference to certain Balkan countries. Through comparative analysis, the conclusion will address the question of whether, and to what extent, private security in Iraq has influenced or continues to influence the development of this sector.

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