Publications

This report examines the demobilization process of the armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1995. As the authors argue, the majority of soldiers were neither professionally nor psychologically...chevron_right

Das vorliegende Arbeitspapier untersucht die Folgen der globalisierten Rüstungsindustrie auf den deutschen Standort und die Arbeitsplätze. Der Autor vertritt die These, dass in der Wehrtechnik wegen d...chevron_right

Events such as the establishment of the European Security and Defense Policy and the founding of the Rapid Reaction Force have drawn policymakers' attention to the European armaments market. This pape...chevron_right

This paper addresses the role of small arms and light weapons in violent conflicts in Western and Central Africa. The author examines whether an updated understanding of previous micro-disarmament pro...chevron_right

This publication discusses base conversion and demilitarization process in Central and Eastern Europe between 1989 and 2003. The author examines issues related to base conversion processes, including ...chevron_right

This monograph provides an overview of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DD&R) efforts in Angola. It offers a chronological overview of the various programs that have been put forward, a...chevron_right

This study examines the development of the South Korean defense aerospace industry. It also examines the extent of South Korea's dependence on the US and the feasibility of Korean attempts to pursue m...chevron_right

This study focuses on three specific aspects of security sector reform in Afghanistan: the reconstruction of national armed forces; the creation of a police force; and the implementation of disarmamen...chevron_right

This paper provides an overview of the democratic accountability aspects of the European Rapid Reaction Force (ERRF) within the context of the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP). The author e...chevron_right

This paper compares the two Eritrean demobilization exercises of 1993 and 2001, and presents them in their specific contexts. The author outlines the historical background of the Eritreo-Ethiopian war...chevron_right

This paper analyzes military transition in Eastern Europe following the end of the Cold War. The authors examine the restructuring and downsizing processes in the armed forces of former Warsaw Pact me...chevron_right

This report features several individual papers that all discuss the relationship between small arms proliferation, human security, and gender issues in Africa and beyond.chevron_right

This paper analyzes the transformation processes in Bulgaria in order to determine the most influential factors leading to the sharp decline in the defense industry. The paper discusses the costs - an...chevron_right

This paper discusses ways to hold the security sector accountable. The authors describe security as a public good, arguing that it should be freely available to all. They outline the components of the...chevron_right

This paper discusses the concept of gender-aware demobilization, disarmament, and reintegration. The author shows how gender awareness in the earliest transition and post-conflict periods impacts upon...chevron_right