New model armies: Rethinking military purpose in post-conflict Southeastern Europe
New and novel military structures have emerged across the region in the context of externally driven post-conflict defence reform. As the post-conflict narrative gives way to new domestic, regional and international challenges and opportunities, elements of the process remain unresolved. This paper...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Belgrade - Faculty of Political Sciences and Belgrade Centre for Security Policy
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Regional Security |
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| Online Access: | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2217-995X/2014/2217-995X1401031M.pdf |
| Summary: | New and novel military structures have emerged across the region in the context of externally driven post-conflict defence reform. As the post-conflict narrative gives way to new domestic, regional and international challenges and opportunities, elements of the process remain unresolved. This paper will argue that in order to establish a sustainable and efficient military platform three emerging and interrelated lacunae need to be addressed: knowledge deficits in civilian-military relations; ownership cleavages as a result of adherence to Euro-Atlantic integration; and legitimacy of military function beyond the post-conflict context. |
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| ISSN: | 2217-995X 2406-0364 |