What is the greatest conceptual challenge to security sector reform?
At a CIGI-sponsored event in Ottawa, staff asked SSR experts what they thought was the greatest conceptual challenge to SSR as it moves forward.
Read MoreAt a CIGI-sponsored event in Ottawa, staff asked SSR experts what they thought was the greatest conceptual challenge to SSR as it moves forward.
Read MoreThe Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be plagued by instability, rampant sexual violence and armed rebel groups, according to a recent brief by the International Crisis Group.
Read MoreAfter almost three decades of war, most Afghans are desperate for the rule of law and justice to return. Although Afghan and international decision makers have passionately debated transitional justice issues, and despite strong public support for dealing with the past, implementation of transitional justice has not been achieved.
Read MoreThe continuing role of Thailand’s security forces as an independent actor in politics does not reflect well on the democratic control of its armed forces.
Read MoreThe next year will be a critical test for security sector reform (SSR) efforts in Southern Sudan, as related violent conflict has already occurred and will only increase in the disputed territories.
Read MoreGreater thinking must be dedicated to the role domestic agencies can play in the implementation of SSR as measured against the challenges of reforming domestic security structures in recipient countries.
Read MoreWhile some of the recent achievements in Guinea-Bissau are cause for optimism, what has yet to change is the military’s attitude toward the country’s elected civilian leaders.
Read MoreIncreasingly unsafe displaced persons camps, a still incapacitated government, and the approaching rainy season all make timely action not just desirable but necessary.
Read MoreA new international strategy is necessary to support democratic consolidation and long-term stabilization.
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