Where there is war and fear there's money to be made from protection. In The Bottom Line, Evan Davis talks to ex-army leaders turned businessmen about the world of private defence and security work. How do they maintain their business reputations amid the conflict and the danger? Why do governments need outsiders to step in? And can you marry ethics and profits?

Guests:

Major General Graham Binns CBE, DSO, MC, a former British army officer, now CEO of Aegis Defence Services Limited

Major General Andrew Pringle, CB, CBE, President of KBR UK and a former British army officer

Gabriel Carter, Managing Director in charge of Operations at Risk Management and Intelligence. Show less