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Croissant, Francis

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“…6 As Croissant and Kuehn observe, for those who study civilmilitary relations, civilian control is a requisite for democracy. 7 The requirements for achieving and exercising democratic civilian control are easy to conceptualize, but often difficult to implement due to opposition of those to be controlled or the lack of will by civilians. To build institutions is never easy, and civilians may lack incentives to build them, or if already built, be willing to be confined by them.…”

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Security Providers: Obstacles to Effectiveness in Democracies

Bruneau

2017

Democracy and Security

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To usefully discuss security, one must analyze the security providers states utilize to enhance international and domestic security. These are the armed forces, police, and intelligence agencies. This paper analyzes the implications of democratization on the requirements-posited as strategies, resources, and coordination institutions-these providers require in order to achieve the goals civilian leaders set for them. In analyzing case studies of how nations implement six different tasks, it becomes clear that the absence, or weakness, in any of the requirements leads to serious weakness in implementation. Two findings from the case studies are particularly important for policy. First, presidents, who are elected directly and for fixed terms, may ignore or even abolish institutions, including national security councils, that are created to coordinate policy. Second, as civilians are in control, if they lack clear incentives they are not willing to provide the necessary requirements for the security providers.

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Section: Democracy and Civilian Control Of The Militarymentioning

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Security Providers: Obstacles to Effectiveness in Democracies

Bruneau

2017

Democracy and Security

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