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Restructuring the Security Sector

In: Post-Conflict Syrian State and Nation Building: Economic and Political Development

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  • Cenap Çakmak

    (Eskisehir Osmangazi University)

  • Murat Ustaoğlu

    (Istanbul University)

Abstract

Opposition figures seem ambivalent on what measures they would take to reform and redefine the security sector in the aftermath of the civil war. The foundations of the existing security system in the country were laid down during colonial rule by the French; the system was preserved after independence. Opposition groups do not suggest drastic changes in the system because it would cause serious additional problems. Instead of completely destroying the existing system, the opposition groups consider constructive reforms and changes to it. On the other hand, they strongly believe that the international crimes committed during the war should be effectively prosecuted. In addition, the intelligence agency is seen as source of evil practices and human rights violations; for this reason, opposition groups agree that it should be completely abolished.

Suggested Citation

  • Cenap Çakmak & Murat Ustaoğlu, 2015. "Restructuring the Security Sector," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Post-Conflict Syrian State and Nation Building: Economic and Political Development, chapter 4, pages 68-77, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-137-53885-7_5
    DOI: 10.1057/9781137538857_5
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