The Modern Mercenary

Explore the secretive world of military contractors with a former U.S. Army paratrooper and private military contractor in The Modern Mercenary. Sean McFate provides unique insights into the economic structure and operations of private military companies, as well as their potential impact on international relations in the twenty-first century. With the emergence of private forces from other countries and the restyling of warlords and militias as private security companies, McFate warns of a world that may have more in common with the medieval era than the twentieth century. This groundbreaking work offers a sobering prognosis for the future of war.