Quasi-pluralism in a Quasi-peace: South Serbia's Multi-ethnic Police

Ryan, Barry J.

Abstract

Based on research undertaken in southern Serbia following the introduction of multi-ethnic policing units, this article examines the pluralist intentions behind attempts to democratize security through community-oriented policing (COP). It details the achievements and the limitations of attempts to institute multi-ethnic policing as a foundational strategy for COP. Evidence is presented that the reforms did not sufficiently empower local actors over centralized institutions. The article illustrates the limitations of COP, arguing that de-securitization requires the creation of spaces wherein the local order being maintained by a locally accountable police is open to deliberation.

Citation

Ryan, B. J. (2007). Quasi-pluralism in a Quasi-peace: South Serbia's Multi-ethnic Police. International Peacekeeping, 14(2), 282-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/13533310601151055

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Mar 22, 2007
• Publication Date: 2007-04
• Deposit Date: Jun 7, 2024
• Journal: International Peacekeeping
• Print ISSN: 1353-3312
• Electronic ISSN: 1743-906X
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 14
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 282-297
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13533310601151055
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/847265
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13533310601151055