At a CIGI-sponsored event in Ottawa, Resource Centre staff asked security sector reform (SSR) experts what they thought was the greatest conceptual challenge to SSR as it moves forward. From local ownership to political will, this video edits the responses of four experts together: Tim Donais, Jennifer Salahub, Ann Fitz-Gerald and Louis-Alexandre Berg.
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April | 2010
SSR expert video: What is the greatest conceptual challenge to security sector reform?
By: Brandon Currie | Friday, April 30th, 2010Security sector reforms have made “no significant progress” in DRC
By: Guy Halpern | Thursday, April 29th, 2010Four years after holding its first successful elections in four decades, the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to be plagued by instability, rampant sexual violence and armed rebel groups, according to a recent brief by the International Crisis Group. The report highlights the deep challenges that continue to face the DRC, many of them 
Report: no security without justice in Afghanistan
By: Chelsea Plante | Wednesday, April 28th, 2010After almost three decades of war, most Afghans are desperate for the rule of law and justice to return. Although Afghan and international decision makers have passionately debated transitional justice issues, and despite strong public support for dealing with the past, implementation of transitional justice has not been achieved. The Peace, Reconciliation and Justice Plan—intended
Military’s involvement in politics continues in Thailand
By: Guy Halpern | Monday, April 26th, 2010Anti-government protesters and Thai security forces continue to grapple for control of Bangkok and the country’s political dialogue. In some of the bloodiest protests seen in over a decade, at least 25 people have been killed and 800 injured, the majority being protestors. The protestors, dubbed “red-shirts” for their identifying colour, are demanding the removal
Election a troubled but necessary step in Sudan’s SSR process
By: Jessica Teeple | Monday, April 19th, 2010Last week marked the first multi-party elections held in Sudan in 24 years, stipulated by the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement. In the race for president the incumbent, International Criminal Court-indicted Omar al-Bashir, appears to be headed to an overwhelming victory. Much is at stake in these Sudanese elections, seen as a crucial step on the road
CIGI workshop on SSR highlights new trends and tensions
By: Mark Sedra | Monday, April 12th, 2010From March 11-12, 2010, CIGI held a workshop in Ottawa, sponsored by the Canadian Ministry of Public Safety, on “Security Sector Reform: Principles and Practice” (see description of workshop here). Attended by officials from across the Canadian government and a collection of SSR experts and practitioners from throughout the world, the aim of the workshop
Attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau questions SSR progress
By: Laura Holland | Friday, April 9th, 2010Just over a year after Guinea-Bissau’s president was assassinated by the country’s military, army officers attempted another coup on April 1. Led by General Antonio Indjai, the Deputy Chief of General Staff, a small group of officers arrested the prime minister and held the chief of staff hostage. As well, the suspected leader of a
Global response to Haiti earthquake successful: new ICG report
By: Guy Halpern | Wednesday, April 7th, 2010While the International Donors’ Conference Towards a New Future for Haiti succeeded in financial terms, with US $9.9 billion pledged by donor states for reconstruction during the next year and a half, ensuring that immediate reconstruction efforts are effective for Haiti’s long term success will be a complex task. With its release timed to coincide
Democratic re-start needed in DR Congo
By: Chelsea Plante | Tuesday, April 6th, 2010In 2005, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) adopted a democratic constitution by referendum. Calling for decentralization, the implementation of checks and balances and the complete overhaul of the security sector, the constitution sought to radically change governance in the troubled central African country. In 2006, the Congolese chose their leader in elections hailed as
Follow us on Twitter @SSRCentre
By: Brandon Currie | Monday, April 5th, 2010One of the best ways to keep your finger on the pulse of security sector reform is to follow the Resource Centre on Twitter (@SSRCentre). Updated daily, we’ll re-tweet the most important, interesting and innovative content from the growing SSR community on Twitter, as well as passing along all the best content from the Resource Centre.
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