Private Military and Security Companies

This theme explores the role of private military and security companies in armed conflicts, focusing on legal frameworks, accountability, and the responsibilities of these entities under international humanitarian law.

The status and protection of third-country nationals in international armed conflict

October 6, 2022 8 mins read Analysis / Humanitarian Action / Law and Conflict Ramin Mahnad

In international armed conflict, citizens of non-belligerent States can (and do) find their way onto the battlefield. Whether they arrive as volunteers, security ...

Speaking law to business: 10-year anniversary of the Montreux Document on PMSCs

September 17, 2018 7 mins read Analysis / Law and Conflict Jonathan Cuénoud & Tilman Rodenhäuser

For centuries, private contractors have been used in warfare. Their involvement in armed conflicts rose substantially in the early 2000s, triggering important legal ...