Corporate security practices and human rights in West Papua

Kylie McKenna

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    Abstract

    This article explores the intersections between large extractive companies, security governance and human rights. It contributes to understandings of how extractive companies can influence human rights protection in their areas of operation. Drawing on a case study of West Papua, the article argues that extractive companies have important opportunities to promote human rights through their security practices. However the power of extractive companies to determine human rights outcomes is limited by a variety of factors. Examples include: state narratives of nation-building, the financial interests of security personnel and the history of the company's involvement in the area.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)359-385
    Number of pages27
    JournalConflict, Security and Development
    Volume15
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 8 Aug 2015

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