Defending the Integrity of Governance Against the Weaponisation of Law
The International Security of Governance Council (ISGC) — an expert initiative of ARGA — identifies, analyses, and counters lawfare, judicial abuse, and systemic threats to the rule of law.
ARGA Registrations
The same data as on the Legal Framework page: ARGA's official identifiers in the procurement systems of the UN, development banks and international organisations, plus the trademark.
United Nations
UNGM Vendor ID
Participant ID
UNDP Vendor Number
INTERPOL
Identifiant
UN Agencies: Individual Consultants
consultants · Registered · 17-Jun-2026 — 16-Jul-2026
consultants · Registered · 17-Jun-2026 — 16-Jul-2026
consultants · Registered · 17-Jun-2026 — 16-Jul-2026
Development Banks and International Organisations
GMS Number
Application Number
Bid for the Americas
Trademark
N° National
Registration means an entry in the vendor register. It is not an accreditation and does not imply endorsement of ARGA's activities by the organisation concerned.
These registrations belong to ASYLUM RESEARCH & GLOBAL ASSISTANCE (ARGA), the parent association of the Council, and not to the ISGC itself.
All registrationsEvidence-Based Analysis
Rigorous, peer-reviewed research grounded in verifiable, documented facts.
Every finding is traceable to a primary source; unverifiable claims are excluded rather than qualified.
Global Reach
Monitoring governance security across all jurisdictions, with particular focus on transitional states.
Coverage extends to every legal system in which judicial process can be turned against its subjects.
Actionable Recommendations
Operational guidance within ARGA's ecosystem and analytical notes submitted to national and international bodies.
Recommendations are drafted for immediate use by decision-makers, not as abstract commentary.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed reports examining governance security threats in depth.
Learn moreAnalytical Notes
Analytical notes submitted to national and international bodies.
Learn moreForums & Roundtables
Structured convenings that bring evidence and expertise into direct dialogue.
Learn moreMonitoring & Reporting
Continuous surveillance of judicial independence and extradition abuse.
Learn moreA mandate defined by law, not politics
The Council's mandate is fixed by its founding instruments, not by the political weather of any given year. It exposes the misuse of legal systems, watches over judicial independence, sets international standards, and warns before harm becomes irreversible.
Read the full mandate- Expose lawfare and the strategic misuse of legal systems
- Monitor judicial independence, extradition abuse, and politically motivated prosecutions
- Develop international standards for governance security
- Issue early warnings and recommendations to concerned bodies
ISGC is an expert initiative of ARGA, an association dedicated to human rights research, monitoring, and assistance.
ISGC is an expert initiative of ASYLUM RESEARCH & GLOBAL ASSISTANCE (ARGA). ARGA is registered as a vendor on UNGM (Vendor ID 1232417): this is an entry in the vendor register, not an accreditation, endorsement or partnership. ARGA is a participant in the UN Global Compact (Participant ID 213173). Participation means committing to the Compact's ten principles and to publishing an annual Communication on Progress. It is not an accreditation with the United Nations and does not imply UN endorsement of ARGA's activities.