Peacebuilding and security sector governance in Asia

Covering Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Timor-Leste, the case studies in this book explore the relevance of security sector governance and reform for political transition, democratization, and peace-building in Asia. Examining the prospects for security sector governance...

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Other Authors: Uesugi, Yuji (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Wien LIT 2014
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Summary:Covering Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Timor-Leste, the case studies in this book explore the relevance of security sector governance and reform for political transition, democratization, and peace-building in Asia. Examining the prospects for security sector governance within each case - through the lens of political reconciliation, government legitimacy, civil-military relations, and democratic accountability - the book examines issues of political will, local/national ownership, and the influence of external actors in domestic reform contexts.
Physical Description:xv, 182 pages illustrations, maps 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:9783643801692 (paperback)
3643801696 (paperback)