Western armies have adapted to the way of the world. Many tasks, ranging from supply to fire support, have been contracted out. Over and above the secondary effect of ‘classical’ mercenarism, vide Bob De-nard, this is little more than a return to the past. Now that the problem of identifying what should or should not be the prerogative of the State has been addressed, it has become essential to set up a strict regulatory arrangement governing private military companies (PMCs).
