Author Archives: David Isenberg

International Soft Law Initiatives: The Opportunities and Limitations of the Montreux Document, ICoC, and Security Operations Management System Standards

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Public International Law and Human Rights Violations by Private Military and Security Companies pp 105-126 | Cite as International Soft Law Initiatives: The Opportunities and Limitations of the Montreux Document, ICoC,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trial Preview: Third Attempt to Convict Blackwater Guard for 2007 Massacre of Iraqi Civilians

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Trial Preview: Third Attempt to Convict Blackwater Guard for 2007 Massacre of Iraqi Civilians By Sarah Grant Friday, November 2, 2018, 8:17 AM The third criminal trial of Blackwater guard Nicholas… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why does the Chinese gov’t need to hire thugs to exert social control?

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Why does the Chinese gov’t need to hire thugs to exert social control? 4 November 2018 17:15 Made in China Journal 8 min read By Lynette H. Ong During the Occupy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Russian Mercenaries Casualties” Narrative Resurfaces In MSM

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November 6, 2018: “Russian Mercenaries Casualties” Narrative Resurfaces In MSM Posted on November 7, 2018 by martyrashrakat South Fronts Russian-linked private military contractors (PMCs) have suffered new casualties in Syria, Syrian pro-… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Use of Armed Contractors in Syria Gives the U.S. Leverage

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Russia’s Use of Armed Contractors in Syria Gives the U.S. Leverage By James Durso April 27, 2018 In February, U.S. strikes reportedly killed a large number of Russians working for Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Military outsourcing and the respect for International Humanitarian Law: the Montreux Document and ICoCA

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Military outsourcing and the respect for International Humanitarian Law: the Montreux Document and ICoCA by Raquel Esther Jorge-Ricart  28/03/2018 1 Posted in Human Rights, Security and Defence Esta entrada también está… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Role of Private Military Contractors in Russian Foreign Policy

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04 May 2018 Anna Maria Dyner no. 64 (1135) The Role of Private Military Contractors in Russian Foreign Policy Private Russian military contractors operate not only in Syria and Ukraine but… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers

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Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers Company’s recruiting methods were red-flagged by U.S. State Department Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Jun 21,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Maritime Security Companies v. Pirates

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Not Without a Letter of Marque: The Constitutional Requirement Regarding the Use of Armed Private Military Contractors at Sea

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Not Without a Letter of Marque: The Constitutional Requirement Regarding the Use of Armed Private Military Contractors at Sea By onlineeditor@nationalsecuritylawbrief.com  /  March 23, 2018  /  Comments Off on Not Without a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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