Security Sector Reform Resource Centre

Contemporary Debates on Peacebuiding and Statebuilding: eSeminar - Untapped Resources: The Extractive Industry in Conflict-Affected Countries.

On March 25, 2015, the Centre for Security Governance, the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), and the Wilfrid Laurier University Global Studies department (WLU) hosted the second eSeminars in a series of eight online seminars focusing on the theme of “Contemporary Debates on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding.”

Our second event was held on Wednesday March 25 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM EST and focused on: “Untapped Resources: The Extractive Industry in Conflict-Affected Countries.”

A video recording of the event is available below:

Contemporary Debates on Peacebuiding and Statebuilding: eSeminar - Is Peacebuilding Dying?

On January 28, 2015, the Centre for Security Governance, the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA), and the Wilfrid Laurier University Global Studies department (WLU) hosted the first in a series of eight online seminars focusing on the theme of “Contemporary Debates on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding.”

Our first event was held on Wednesday January 28 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM EST and asked the question: “Is Peacebuilding Dying?”

A video recording of the event is available below:

eSeminar No. 3 - New Frontiers in Security Sector Reform: Countering Technology-Driven Threats

On July 17, 2014, the Centre for Security Governance organized an eSeminar that brought together three distinguished observers to examine cyber security and its potential place in SSR programming in the developing world. Particular attention was paid to the threat of cyber crime, due not least to the prevalent role of cyber criminals in the developing world. The panelists sought to answer some of the key questions about this emerging domain. Specifically, what is the nature of the cyber threat among developing countries? And how should international donors provide SSR assistance in a manner that adequately reflects these technology-driven threats

A video recording of the event is available below:

 

eSeminar No. 2 - The Afghan National Security Forces Beyond 2014: Will They Be Ready?

The Centre for Security Governance‘s second eSeminar, held on February 18, 2014, focused on Afghanistan. With the international community set to withdraw the bulk of their troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2014, much will be expected of the developing Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). While the ANSF has made major strides in recent years thanks to the investment of tens of billions of dollars of international aid, questions remain about their capability to provide security and safeguard the Afghan state in the midst of an insurgency that shows no sign of slowing down. This seminar will seek to assess the current state of the ANSF and the impact of international assistance in developing it. Most importantly it will endeavor to answer the fundamental question, will the ANSF be ready to assume full responsibility for security in Afghanistan?

A video recording of the event is available below:

eSeminar No. 1 - Libya: Dealing with the Militias and Advancing Security Sector Reform

The purpose of the Centre for Security Governance‘s inaugural eSeminar, held on November 6, 2013, was to take stock of the volatile security situation in Libya and discuss the progress of SSR and disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) initiatives. The event brought together a panel of four experts - two from Libya and two from the United States - to dissect this multidimensional challenge and provide insight on the way forward.

Video recordings of the event’s four presentations and Q&A/Discussion Period are available below:

 

Interviews with SSR Experts

The Security Sector Reform Resource Centre conducts interviews with expert practitioners, researchers, and policy makers in the fields of security sector governance and reform.

 

The Future of Security Sector Reform: An eConference

On May 4-8, 2009, CSG Executive Director Mark Sedra organized an eConference entitled “The Future of Security Sector Reform.” The goal of this web-based conference was to take stock of the evolution of SSR - identifying successes, failures, and challenges - and contemplate its future. Over 300 policy makers, practitioners, and observers from over 50 countries and a wide range of disciplines took part in the conference.