I. Introduction Twenty years ago, the phrase “private military and security company” (PMSC) summoned a particular kind of visual. A sand-choked boulevard in Baghdad, the midday sun sharp against concrete…

A security manager recently described to me how his company now uses drones at a remote mining site to scan the perimeter rather than relying on guards on foot. Facial…

The significant increase in the deployment of PMSCs constitutes a challenge not only for states but also international organizations. In this regard, the United Nations Human Rights Council takes a lead in…