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Regional SSR: South America

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SSR in Latin America and the Caribbean
This Topic Guide highlights key regional texts and resources that cut across a number of security sectors and countries. Because of the size of the region, several broadly representative country case studies from sub-regions have been selected to highlight particular issues of interest. Whilst not exhaustive, this guide gives an indication of the growing literature available on SSR in the region.

Case Study: Guyana (July 2008)
Case Study: South America (May 2008)

Documents looking at SSR involving South America states

Five latest additions to the Document Library

Civil Society and Security Transformation in Medellin: Challenges and Opportunities

Author: Alexandra Abello Colak | Date: 2010

Paradoxes of Police Reform: Federalism, Parties, and Civil Society in Argentina’s Public Security Crisis

Author: Kent Eaton | Date: 2008

Defence Organisation and Civil-Military Relations in Latin America

Author: David Pion-Berlin | Date: 2009

Professional Autonomy and Civil Leadership in the Latin American and Caribbean Police

Author: Lucía Dammert | Date: 2008

A Preference for Deference: Reforming the Military’s Intelligence Role in Argentina, Chile and Peru

Author: Gregory Weeks | Date: 2008