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Using volunteer forces, rather than conscripts or private contractors, is the most legitimate method for organising a military.

Pattison, James (2013) Using volunteer forces, rather than conscripts or private contractors, is the most legitimate method for organising a military. LSE European Politics and Policy (EUROPP) Blog (08 May 2013). Website.

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Abstract

There are generally three different methods for providing a military force in a war situation: using volunteers, private contractors, or conscripts. James Pattison assesses each of these options in terms of their moral legitimacy. Using a ‘moderate instrumentalist approach’ he argues that both private contractors and conscription raise moral issues which could undermine the legitimacy of a military operation. Although volunteer forces are not without their own problems, they generally offer the most legitimate way of organising a military.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/
Additional Information: © 2013 The Author(s)
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: J Political Science > JC Political theory
J Political Science > JN Political institutions (Europe)
Date Deposited: 05 Apr 2017 14:29
Last Modified: 13 Sep 2024 18:46
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/72664

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