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Tag Archives: Control
Beyond the ‘mercenary’ label: Why international law is failing to regulate modern private armies
Beyond the ‘mercenary’ label: Why international law is failing to regulate modern private armies Defence-in-Depth Oluwaseyi Mike Bamigboye & Christopher Kinsey 13 March 2026 Showcasing sustainable innovation at the Net Zero… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries, Private Security, and the Civilian Cost of Outsourced Coercion
Mercenaries, Private Security, and the Civilian Cost of Outsourced Coercion May 12, 2026 by Oluwaseyi Mike Bamigboye Leave a Comment While states still use military force in pursuit of national interests,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Academic, Control, Outsourcing/Privatization
Tagged Academic, Control, Outsourcing/Privatization
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SCOTUS rejects private prison company GEO Group’s attempt at avoiding accountability
SCOTUS rejects private prison company GEO Group’s attempt at avoiding accountability A long-delayed lawsuit challenging GEO Group’s treatment of people in immigration detention can proceed again. A unanimous decision that matters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Control, Homeland Security, Legal
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Postdoctoral position in Evaluating International, Regional, and National Courts and Tribunals as Routes to Accountability for Victims of Mercenarism at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
Postdoctoral position in Evaluating International, Regional, and National Courts and Tribunals as Routes to Accountability for Victims of Mercenarism at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) Applications are invited… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
02/19/2025
Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar by Maung Kavi February 19, 2025 in Myanmar-China Watch Reading Time: 2 mins read Port facilities at a Chinese-owned oil refinery on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Cyprus: Experts commend regulations on private security companies in maritime sector, urge stronger efforts for land-based companies
Press releases Special Procedures Cyprus: Experts commend regulations on private security companies in maritime sector, urge stronger efforts for land-based companies 24 January 2025 Press releases Combating illicit financing of mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Control, Maritime, United Nations
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Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist
Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist
Pegasus Spyware Maker Said to Flout Federal Court as It Lobbies to Get Off U.S. Blacklist On the same day lobbyists for NSO met with Rep. Pete Sessions, a lawyer… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Control, Intelligence, Israel
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What Did Madoff, Jeffrey Epstein and Sanctioned Russian Mercenary Group, Wagner, Have in Common? They All Banked at JPMorgan Chase
What Did Madoff, Jeffrey Epstein and Sanctioned Russian Mercenary Group, Wagner, Have in Common? They All Banked at JPMorgan Chase By Pam Martens and Russ Martens: September 26, 2024 ~ Yevgeniy Prigozhin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative
(U) Audit of Worldwide Protective Services III Initial Training Consolidation Initiative 07/30/2024 04:22 PM EDT (U) What OIG Audited (SBU) The Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s (DS) Worldwide Protective Services (WPS)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Companies, Contracts, Control, State Department
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