Publication

This papers in this volume explore the implementation of security sector reform in Central Asia. Many of the authors argue that although almost every Central Asian state is engaged to some degree in a discourse on security sector reform, democratic oversight of the security sector, and civil-military relations, it would be incorrect to assume that the joint efforts of European, Transatlantic, regional and national actors (including the media, civil society and academia) have led to homogenous or at least sustainable progress. The added challenge of joining the global coalition in the "fight against terrorism" has accelerated development in some departments of the security sector.