Destruction Corporations A Brief History of Private Military Companies In the 21st century, states, corporations, and large political projects repeatedly turn to individuals willing to undertake some of the military, security, and dangerous missions under contract. A full-scale market of private power is created from professionals and adventurers, on which new players of the "big chessboard" appear - private military companies (PMCs). However, the emergence of such companies raises many questions. How does PMC work? Where is the line between mercenary, security business and military contracting? Why has private power become one of the tools of the 21st century? And most importantly, what conclusions from this experience could be important for Russia? The author of the book, journalist and publicist, author of the Telegram channel "Astra Militrum" Nikolai Andreev (known on the Internet under the pseudonym Komisar Yarik) examines how the industry of private military companies works in the 21st century, taking as an example the stories and fates of the most famous PMCs on the planet. This is not a manifesto or a manual for military affairs, but an attempt to look soberly at the world where war, market, law and state interests have long been intertwined much more than is commonly recognized. "It is especially important to me to give Russia at least a small piece of the puzzle so that my country can protect its interests always and everywhere. And if from this book you were able to get the missing answers about what PMC is and how it works, I will consider my little mission accomplished." Release date: November-December 2026. You can pre-order the book using this link.

Destruction Corporations A Brief History of Private Military Companies In the 21st century, states, corporations, and large political projects repeatedly turn to individuals willing to undertake some of the military, security, and dangerous missions under contract. A full-scale market of private power is created from professionals and adventurers, on which new players of the "big chessboard" appear - private military companies (PMCs). However, the emergence of such companies raises many questions. How does PMC work? Where is the line between mercenary, security business and military contracting? Why has private power become one of the tools of the 21st century? And most importantly, what conclusions from this experience could be important for Russia? The author of the book, journalist and publicist, author of the Telegram channel "Astra Militrum" Nikolai Andreev (known on the Internet under the pseudonym Komisar Yarik) examines how the industry of private military companies works in the 21st century, taking as an example the stories and fates of the most famous PMCs on the planet. This is not a manifesto or a manual for military affairs, but an attempt to look soberly at the world where war, market, law and state interests have long been intertwined much more than is commonly recognized. "It is especially important to me to give Russia at least a small piece of the puzzle so that my country can protect its interests always and everywhere. And if from this book you were able to get the missing answers about what PMC is and how it works, I will consider my little mission accomplished." Release date: November-December 2026. You can pre-order the book using this link.