This new book illustrates how democracy cannot develop or endure unless military and security forces are under the full control of democratic institutions, and all the necessary safeguards, checks and balances are in place.
The contributors show how contemporary European states manage the following issue: how does a society, primarily through its legitimate, democratically elected political leaders and their appointed officials, control the military, that same state institution that has been established for its protection and wields the monopoly of legitimate force?
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This new book illustrates how democracy cannot develop or endure unless military and security forces are under the full control of democratic insti...
This volume analyses the role of civil society in the reform and oversight of the security sector in post- communist countries as a key aspect of the transition towards democracy. It is widely accepted that civil society actors have an important contribution to make in the governance of the security sector. However, that specific role has not been subject to much close or comparative examination. This book constitutes an attempt to examine and compare experiences of civil society participation in security oversight across Central and Eastern Europe. The first part of the volume presents the...
This volume analyses the role of civil society in the reform and oversight of the security sector in post- communist countries as a key aspect of the ...
Marina Caparini Otwin Marenin Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control
Against the background of globalisation, borders have not only become increasingly permeable but also have conceptually evolved and have become important security issues on national and global agendas. In large parts of the world, particularly in Europe and North America, borders are no more national defence lines but a supranational space crucial in combating perceived threats from transnational organised crime, international terrorism, and unregulated migration. At the same time, the means and mechanisms of accountability of the state organs responsible for border management must respond to...
Against the background of globalisation, borders have not only become increasingly permeable but also have conceptually evolved and have become import...
This collection of articles discusses the challenges confronting journalists when reporting on the safety, security, and justice needs of society, and the related issues of public interest regarding state efforts to serve and manage those needs. The articles reflect on the experiences of journalists who have worked in a variety of conflict-affected or transitional environments around the world. Their insights highlight the critical roles played by journalists when informing and educating citizens, holding governments and those in power accountable, and helping to rebuild communities...
This collection of articles discusses the challenges confronting journalists when reporting on the safety, security, and justice needs of society,...
