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The Politics of Security Sector Reform Challenges and Opportunities for the European Union's Global Role

Edited By Magnus Ekengren, Greg Simons Copyright 2011
    350 Pages
    by Routledge

    352 Pages
    by Routledge

    350 Pages
    by Routledge
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    Security Sector Reform (SSR) is increasingly becoming a cornerstone in international security and development cooperation. Indeed, the concept has often been seen as a panacea for many of the biggest threats to the world such as failed states, terrorism and poverty. In particular, this book focuses on the complexities of implementation of SSR across the globe and the actual and potential role for the European Union (EU) to play in SSR. As suggested in the title of the book, this involves not only opportunities, but challenges to be overcome as well. There are three core themes to this book: Policy, Policies and Practice. By presenting the themes in this particular order a greater appreciation of the influences on the process of SSR, from conception to implementation is relayed to the reader. This volume appeals to audiences interested in the EU as a global actor and the interrelationships between foreign, security, defence and development policies.

    Introduction, Magnus Ekengren, Greg Simons; Part I Towards a Policy: Concept and Experiences; Chapter 1 Three Traditions and the Concept of Security Sector Reform, Carl-Einar Stålvant; Chapter 2 Security and Safety in the Baltic Sea Region 1989-2004: Transformations and Three Agents of Change, Carl-Einar Stålvant; Chapter 3 Searching for Homeostasis in the Security Domain: The Polish Experience, Witold M. Patoka; Part II EU Policies; Chapter 4 The Quest for an EU Approach for Security Sector Reform, Alyson J.K. Bailes; Chapter 5 The EU’s View on Security Sector Reform, Malena Britz; Chapter 6 Prospects and Advantages of EU Security Sector Reform, David Spence; Chapter 7 The Challenge of a Broadening Security Agenda for EU Security Sector Reform, Magnus Ekengren; Part III Case Studies of SSR Politics in Practice; Chapter 8 Security Sector Reform in the Western Balkans: The Challenge of Coherence and Effectiveness, Gemma Collantes-Celador, Ana E. Juncos; Chapter 9 Ukrainian Security Identity and NATO Generated SSR, Fredrik Bynander; Chapter 10 The Politics of Borders and Nationalities in Ukraine: Impacts Upon Security Sector Reform, Greg Simons; Chapter 11 The Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Ukraine: The Need for Strengthened International Security Sector Reform, Andrea Johansson; Chapter 12 Missed Opportunities: The European Union and Security Sector Reform in Afghanistan, Mark Sedra; Chapter 13 Security Sector Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa: A New Playground, Different Rules, New Players?, Magnus Jörgelrgel; Chapter 14 The European Union and SSR in Guinea-Bissau, Caroline Bahnson; Chapter 15 Liberian Vigilantes: Informal Security Provision on the Margins of Security Sector Reform, Ana Kantor, Mariam Persson; Chapter 16 Conclusion: Challenges and Opportunities – Towards a Comprehensive EU SSR Policy and Practice, Magnus Ekengren, Greg Simons; Chapter 17 Epilogue: Central Insights and Recommendations for EU SSR, Magnus Ekengren;

    Biography

    Dr Magnus Ekengren, Swedish National Defence College, Sweden and Dr Greg Simons, Swedish National Defence College, Sweden

    '... offers a unique approach to EU Security Sector Reform instruments and responds to criticism related to the lack of means and instruments of the EU to assist third countries. This in-depth analysis provides a unique reference for any future analysis of this field.' Julian Chifu, Director Conflict Prevention and Early Warning, Romania 'From Afghanistan to the Balkans, from Palestine to Africa, reforming armed forces, police, legal and judicial systems, is now recognised as a vital component of post-conflict reconstruction, state-building and democratisation. This book is a valuable contribution to the emerging debate on security sector reform. The detailed case studies in this volume provide important insights into the challenges of security sector reform and the European Union’s role in this area.' Andrew Cottey, University College Cork, Ireland
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