Perspectives from Alexandre Benalla
Strategic analysis, field insights and expert commentary on the security, intelligence and geopolitical issues shaping our world. Full articles published on COMYA and Institut Vidocq.
The Sahel After the Withdrawal
Western forces have left the Sahel. The Alliance of Sahel States is consolidating. Russian private military actors have rebranded as Africa Corps. What does this mean for businesses, investors and governments with exposure to the region? Alexandre Benalla examines the new security landscape, the actors, the risks and the opportunities.
Read full analysis on COMYA →Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
Median ransomware recovery cost has reached $3 million. The strategic divergence between CEOs and CISOs is widening. Mandatory disclosure is now in effect in Switzerland. Alexandre Benalla and the COMYA Cyber Team break down what every executive must understand about cyber threats to critical infrastructure in 2026.
Read on COMYA →Africa Due Diligence
80% of operational data goes unused. Company registers are fragmented. Beneficial ownership structures are opaque. Why traditional compliance checklists fail in Africa, and why field-based investigation is the only approach that delivers reliable results.
Read on COMYA →Institut Vidocq Research
In-depth research papers, analytical notes and policy briefs on Sahel security, private military companies, Gulf geopolitics, critical minerals and defense policy. Published by Institut Vidocq.
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