Introduction This paper directly challenges some of the popular SSR mythology that has grown around the UK’s involvement in Sierra Leone and the subsequent policy developments associated with SSR. It raises questions about the underlying political assumptions of the SSR process and contemporary SSR material, much of which lacks analysis of underlying theories of SSR…
This publication was commissioned by the African Security Sector Network (ASSN) and generously supported by the Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR) in its facilitation role which is to encourage and strengthen SSR network cooperation. An electronic copy of this publication can be obtained from the GFN-SSR at www.ssrnetwork.net/publications/gfn_ssr_publications.php and from the ASSN…
INTRODUCTION This report was developed within the framework of the “Program on Security Sector Reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean” by the Security and Citizenship Program of the Latin American School of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Chile Office. This project seeks to comparatively analyze reforms in the Security Sector of twenty countries in the region….
HURST HANNUM While ‘peace’ and ‘justice’ advocates share ultimate goals, the short-term concerns and strategies of practitioners in the two fields may differ dramatically. The potential contradictions of pursuing peace and justice are a particular challenge in the context of large-scale conflict, whether internal or international. Both mediators and human rights advocates could use more…
Introduction The issue of “failed” states, including the negative consequences of state failure, has recently drawn significant attention from a number of international actors. Failed states are seen as being linked to a range of problems—economic, social, political, and military. And they are associated with a wide range of negative consequences for their own populations,…
ABSTRACT Policing concerns a central issue of democracy, namely the rule of law. It is the rule of law that determines the degree to which political and human rights are enjoyed equally. Unlike the established democracies, Mozambique is trying to establish the rule of law after it has introduced democracy. The paper examines how successful…
The dominant perceptions of the academic literature on relations among security and law enforcement institutions in Indonesia tend to be negative. In part, academic works on the past behaviour of security forces in some of Indonesia’s conflict areas inform the perceptions of the literature. Research on conflict zones often suggests that unclear boundaries of jurisdiction…
At independence many in Africa anticipated a national state police force that would provide a universal, effective and just protection from crime and disorder, but after 40 years of independence it has become apparent that African governments are not willing or able to provide the level of service they had promised. The explanation is partly…
INTRODUCTION This report was developed within the framework of the “Program on Security Sector Reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean” by the Security and Citizenship Program of the Latin American School of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Chile Office. This project seeks to comparatively analyze reforms in the Security Sector of twenty countries in the region….
Our mission The Folke Bernadotte Academy is a Swedish government agency dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of international crisis management, peace operations and disaster relief operations. The Academy functions as a platform for cooperation between Swedish agencies and organisations and their international partners. Its main areas of responsibility are: • National cooperation and…
