Security concerns in recent times have been at the frontline of discussions both on national and at the international level. Within the span of 10 years from year 2013 backwards, it has been observed that security issues of some nations in Africa has ...
Private military and security companies have often been characterized as modern mercenaries, an accusation that merits serious consideration, as mercenarism is illegal under international law. Although they have not been officially deemed unlawful, an examination of the relevant ...
Program Director Ivan Timofeev delivered a report at a workshop on Russia's role in the Euro-Atlantic security held by the City Council of Turku, Finland, and sponsored by the Alexander Institute of the University of Helsinki and the Atlantic Council of Finland.
The participants included members of the City Council, Russian and Finnish diplomats, as well ...
RIAC Program Director Ivan Timofeev delivered a report at a workshop on Russia's role in the Euro-Atlantic security held by the City Council of Turku, Finland, and sponsored by the Alexander Institute of the University of Helsinki and the Atlantic Council of Finland. The main points of Dr. Timofeev's presentation are as follows. The issue of Russia's belonging ...
The trend of outsourcing government functions to private contractors contributed to the creation and impressive growth of private military and security companies. Operating in hot spots across the world and providing a broad list of services to corporate and state clients alike, these firms are not simply compensating the occasional shortage in state security, but seek to be recognized as legitimate ...
Interviews with Major General Evgeny Nikitenko and academician Georgy Kumanev
The year 2013 marks 70 years since the Teheran conference, which had such a momentous effect on the outcome of World War II, post-war Europe, and the world.
On the eve of the anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, we consider the importance of the agreements reached by the Big Three, about the post-war world order, and the possibility of new world wars with Major General
Evgeny G. Nikitenko
, formerly first...