Security Sector Reform Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Security sector reform (SSR) aims to support the development of “effective, inclusive and accountable security institutions so as to contribute to international
In countries recovering from conflict, defence institutions may be particularly resistant to change, often because change would entail loss of political control
December 1, 2009
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SSR in Stabilization Environments: A Note on Current Practice
This practice note focuses on planning and implementing SSR activities in stabilization environments. Stabilization environments are characterized by circumstances related to descent
Threat Assessments and Reviews: A Note on Current Practice
Threat assessments compile and analyze current and prospective challenges to a country’s security and interests, and may be conducted as part of
December 1, 2009
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National Security Policies and Strategies: A Note on Current Practice
A national security policy (NSP) is a government-wide analysis and description of the strategic level concerns a country faces; it addresses how
December 1, 2009
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Security Sector Governance and Oversight: A Note on Current Practice
Although definitions for security sector governance vary, reform centers around two dimensions that enable effective oversight and accountability of the security and
Management of the Security Sector: A Note on Current Practice
Management of the security sector is the implementation, direction, and operation of security policies, decisions, and practices. Management requires horizontal and vertical
Protecting Civilians in the Context of UN Peacekeeping Operations
By Victoria Holt and Glyn Taylor with Max Kelly In December 2009, the United Nations released a much-anticipated independent study, Protecting Civilians
In order to negotiate effectively on an international regime for climate change, US policymakers must have an accurate understanding of the constraints
