Abstract
This article explores the relationship between Security Sector Reform (SSR) and institutional transition in post-conflict countries, drawing on a case study of Kosovo. The study focuses on the institution-building of core security institutions and the role of international community in Sector Security Reform in Kosovo, reviewing the ways in which security, the rule of law and political context have been intertwined. The article first outlines the context of the international mission in Kosovo, in particular transformation of Kosovo Liberation Army through Demilitarization, Demobilization and Reintegration before proceeding to consider how the objectives, needs and constraints of international and local actors have influenced the reform of the security institutions and the security in general. Then, article explores the establishment of Kosovo Police Service and the reform process of this and other relevant security institution. In the first line, article will discusses concepts of SSR and overview an overall process of democratic transition with a main focus on security sector. After the presentation of a brief development of the SSR in Kosovo since the end of war with focus on the role of international community, article will be completed by the main findings and conclusions of this research
Highlights
The war in Kosovo in terms of time was not so long, it had caused enormous human, material and infrastructural damage
The role of international community in Kosovo has been crucial in ensuring peace and security, and in creation and consolidation of main institutions and legislation in the security reform through the process known as Security Sector Reform
Security Sector Reform (SSR) has been defined as of crucial importance in post-conflict countries, because it has an impact on the stability and development as well as responsibilities of the whole range of actors implicated in the security sector, and ensures that the governance of the sector contributes to building sustainable peace
Summary
The war in Kosovo in terms of time was not so long, it had caused enormous human, material and infrastructural damage. The concept Security Sector reform refers in general to all undertakings to develop a more effective and efficient security sector2 This is linked to the concept of good governance, which brings civilian democratic accountability to security institutions. SSR has been defined as of crucial importance in post-conflict countries, because it has an impact on the stability and development as well as responsibilities of the whole range of actors implicated in the security sector, and ensures that the governance of the sector contributes to building sustainable peace. The overall objective of security sector reform is to contribute to a secure situation that is favorable to development It is based on broad principles such as democratic control, citizen participation and transparency, good governance and public expenditure accountability
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