Category Archives: Control

    Zelensky announces plan to establish private military companies in Ukraine

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Zelensky announces plan to establish private military companies in Ukraine May 6, 2026 10:12 pm • 2 min read Preferon Google by Sonya Bandouil Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holds a meeting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Control, Ukraine | Tagged , | Leave a comment

    Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act

    Published on by David Isenberg

    H.R.8718 – Countering Russia’s Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act 119th Congress (2025-2026) | Get alerts Bill   Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (Introduced 05/07/2026) Committees: House – Foreign Affairs;… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Africa, Control | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

    Cyber Offense: How Far Can Private Organizations Go?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Cyber Offense: How Far Can Private Organizations Go? Rajeev Raghavan, Jared Engelking, Grace Tang Thursday, May 28, 2026, 10:15 AM The line between cyber offense and defense is disappearing—but the law… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Control, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged , | Leave a comment

    Is the Sahel redefining its security? African agency, private military companies, and the changing face of security partnership

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Is the Sahel redefining its security? African agency, private military companies, and the changing face of security partnership You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

    Posted in Academic, Africa, Control | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

    The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies Mike Bamigboye Nov 6 2024 AfricaPMCsPrivate securityWagner Group If the increasing engagement of Russian private military companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Academic, Africa, Control, Russia | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

    Private force in Africa

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Chapter Private force in Africa Reassessing regulatory frameworks and advocating for an African-centric approach to PMSCs ByOluwaseyi Mike Bamigboye, Christopher Kinsey BookMercenaries and Security Contractors in the 21st Century Edition 1st Edition… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Academic, Africa, Control, Legal | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

    Beyond the ‘mercenary’ label: Why international law is failing to regulate modern private armies

    Published on by David Isenberg

    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 →

    Posted in Academic, Control | Tagged , | Leave a comment

    Mercenaries, Private Security, and the Civilian Cost of Outsourced Coercion

    Published on by David Isenberg

    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 , , | Leave a comment

    SCOTUS rejects private prison company GEO Group’s attempt at avoiding accountability

    Published on by David Isenberg

    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 | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

    Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD By Karen Jowers  Monday, Sep 29, 2025 Construction of a new privatized barracks project is underway at Fort Irwin, California, scheduled for completion in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

    Posted in Control, Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment