Q. What do you mean by state going rogue?

Ans. No it is not state going rogue but state becoming a criminal. Clients from all over the world in challenging cases which often involve the conduct of the sovereign state, need to be represented. These cases involve complex issues and include corporate commercial litigation, corporate restructuring to human rights advocacy and in emerging markets. We take a local perspective and integrate it into an international strategy - working with counsel or as counsel to provide logical, clear and multi-dimensional advice anywhere in the world.

Q. Does India exist in your list of rogue states?

Ans. Not at all. India is safer than most of the countries of the emerging world. I work in many country’s where rule of law is a caricature. In India it is not so. But the country does not seem to be aware of these advantages. The common man must assert in the fight against corruption, which is a state problem in most of the parts of the world. And India is no exception.

Q. What is the role of private security in maintaining efficient homeland security?

Ans. The idea behind private security agencies is quite old. Managing Global Risk is a very important task and today the rules of the game are changing. It is important to have security educated citizens and understand the role of private security in country’s security. India’s growth both as a regional and international power with a disturbed environment in its vicinity makes it more important for creation of this awareness in the common man.

Q. How would this force help in intelligence gathering?

Ans. In terms of their international role and their role in helping governments meet their basic security responsibilities, private security agencies are contracted to assist in intelligence gathering operations, to provide security for government officials travelling in combat zones and, in some cases, to directly support combat operations.

Q. How could the role of security agencies be extended to helping police in maintaining law and order?

Ans. A private security agency is an organisation that provides security services to other corporations and the public at large. Security services generally include using guards to protect buildings or installations from unauthorized access, deterring criminal activity through armed or unarmed patrol and surveillance, carrying out safety measures such as assisting in evacuations and providing close protection services to VIPs. There one to one interaction with the beat constable would help in conveying any information which has security repercussions. There are more private security guards than police in most cities. It is almost impossible for the police force to be everywhere all the time. They could keep a watch on the movement of people and in case they notice something fishy they could report to the police so that action can be initiated.

Q. How can security guards fight terror?

Ans. 9/11 not only changed the way we think but from an organizational perspective how we are to function in the future. This is for the government to decide. But I feel, an advanced training in bomb disposal etc could be undertaken. Tie ups with defence forces for such programmes could be made.

Q. How can the security of high profile risk zones like airports, residences of state heads or government offices be protected by private security?

Ans. Many countries are doing it and have been happy with the services. More should try.

Q. Which are these countries?

Ans. USA, Iraq, Afghanistan, many African and South American countries.

Q. When will the concept of private military come up?

Ans. It is a much debated topic worldwide. Probably will become an important futuristic development.