New report highlights security threat of Russian organised crime in Europe
The European Council on Foreign Relations has released a new policy brief which details the expansion and increasing sophistication of Russian organised crime in Europe.
REORG!
When I left the Army, I was often asked, “How was your transition to civvy street?” assuming it was difficult. It was not, although it did contain some negative aspects and in turn, they became part of the experience that carried me forward in life.
Maute Group highlights weaknesses in Philippine security
The ongoing crisis in Marawi has shown significant shortcomings in the Philippine security forces, raising questions about strategy as well as what intelligence failures led to the Maute Group being able to infiltrate and temporarily seize control of the city.
Drone Warfare and Gender
In his previous blogs for Proelium Law LLP, Barry Harris describes the asymmetry that drone warfare produces in fighting unfairly. This blog continues the discussion by looking at the ethical asymmetry in deciding to go to war and in using lethal force, as well as the disruption of traditional gender symmetries in combat.
Where do Veterans work?
The UK’s servicemen and women operate in a highly professional, high-tech dynamic environment. They have acquired the type of skills that employers highly value in this modern digital economy, so where do Veterans work?
Qatar Crisis
The diplomatic rupture between Qatar and a Saudi-led coalition has now been going on for over a month, with no clear way to resolving the dispute apparent.
Experience needed to get a Job – Job needed to get Experience
It may surprise you that, as a Veteran, you have all the experience needed but do not realise it, and probably do not deploy it to your advantage.
Private Prosecutions – a quick and basic introduction
Private prosecutions are nothing new. We all understand the traditional model, where the police arrest someone for a criminal offence and then the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes the individual or group in the magistrates or crown court.
Personal Insights To The Ebola Outbreak in West Africa (2013-2016)
An Ebola Medalist for Service in West Africa talks to Proelium Law LLP about the risks they witnessed in Sierra Leone during the 2013-16 outbreak.
Brazilian judge reveals names of Cabinet ministers in high-level corruption case
Brazil’s wide-ranging corruption investigation “Lavo Jato” (Car Wash) announced the names of politicians it would be targeting over the bribery scandal that has gripped the country since it was first initiated in 2014.
