Security Sector Reform
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Policy Papers - February 16, 2012
Security-Sector Reform: Nine Ways to Move from Policy to Implementation
Security sector reform (SSR) remains a relatively new and evolving concept, one that brings together practitioners and academics from many different backgrounds. The application of SSR differs from one context to the other, each with its own complications. 
Policy Papers - November 23, 2011
President Michel Martelly of Haiti was widely expected to announce the creation of a new Haitian army on November 18, 2011. Instead, the newly-elected president called for the creation of a civilian-led commission that will have forty days to finalize a plan for the army, which was disbanded in 1995.
Comment & Analysis - January 04, 2010
IPI Fellow Reports on His Kenya Police Task Force Experience
The post-election violence and destruction during January 2008 came as a shock to many within Kenya and abroad.
Panel Discussions - September 15, 2008
Experts Discuss New Book on Building States to Build Peace
IPI recently held a panel discussion to launch its new volume, Building States to Build Peace, edited by Charles T. Call with Vanessa Wyeth.
Books - July 13, 2008
Building States to Build Peace
How can legitimate and sustainable states best be established in the aftermath of civil wars? What role should international actors play in supporting these vital processes? Addressing these questions, this IPI volume explores the core challenges involved in institutionalizing postconflict states.
Books - January 13, 2008
Civil War and the Rule of Law: Security, Development, Human Rights
How do rule of law programs contribute to conflict management? What strategies best address the challenges to securing the rule of law in fragile countries?
Books - October 10, 2007
Managing Insecurity: Field Experiences of Security Sector Reform
Effective peacebuilding in the aftermath of civil war usually requires the drastic reform of security institutions, a process frequently known as security sector reform.
Panel Discussions - July 12, 2007
Greater than the Sum of Its Parts? Assessing "Whole of Government" Approaches to Fragile States
The International Peace Institute launched its most recent book, Greater than the Sum of Its Parts? Assessing "Whole of Government" Approaches to Fragile States, by Stewart Patrick and Kaysie Brown.
Policy Papers - February 14, 2006
The necessity of linking security and development has become a policy mantra. This is a welcome development after the deliberate bifurcation of development and security policies during the Cold War.
Policy Papers - October 14, 2005
In Good Company? The Role of Business in Security Sector Reform
From the summary report: Security sector reform (SSR) has emerged in recent years as a way of tackling security and development issues in conflict-torn and conflict-prone states.
The Global Observatory
Interview with Patricia Flor, European Union Special Representative for Central Asia
Ambassador Flor said the European Union is engaging with Central Asian governments that have a long-term view of transformation and thus have a slower pace of reform.
Key Global Events to Watch in May
A list of key upcoming meetings and events with implications for global affairs.
Top 10 Issues to Watch in 2013: The Multilateral Arena
Ten key issues that are likely to impact global affairs in international peace, security, and development.
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