COLLECTION OF POLICY PAPERS ON SECURITY POLICY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF YOUNG LEADERS
COLLECTION OF POLICY PAPERS ON SECURITY POLICY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF YOUNG LEADERS
Contributor(s): Natan Albahari (Editor), Jelena Kajganović (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Geopolitics
Published by: ISAC - Centar za međunarodne i bezbednosne poslove
Keywords: young leaders; security policy; Serbia; European Union
Summary/Abstract: This compilation of policy papers on security policy is mainly focused on aspects of foreign and security policy and particularly sought to address security sector reform, civilian and democratic oversight on the security sector and advancement in Euro-Atlantic integrations.
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-86-86383-24-2
- Page Count: 70
- Publication Year: 2016
- Language: English
EUROPEAN SECURITY IS CHANGING - AND OURS?
EUROPEAN SECURITY IS CHANGING - AND OURS?
(EUROPEAN SECURITY IS CHANGING - AND OURS?)
- Author(s):Marija Mikić, Filip Stojanović, Marko Despotović, Luka Ranđelović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment
- Page Range:7-16
- No. of Pages:10
- Keywords:security; Serbia; foreign policy; National Security Strategy; European Union
- Summary/Abstract:The process of globalisation and the increasing interconnectedness has created a need for a united and single response to modern security challenges, risks and threats. Serbia’s unambiguous foreign policy goal of joining the EU unquestionably requires legislative alignment with the acquis communautaire. The subject matter of this policy proposal focuses on a brief overview of the key strategic foreign policy and security documents – the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Serbia (2009) and the European Security Strategy (2003). This paper also analyses the outlines of the new EU Global Strategy, along with providing recommendations for potential modifications to the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Serbia in the light of the Global Strategy.
CAPACITIES AND POTENTIALS OF THE SERBIAN ARMED FORCES TO ACT IN EMERGENCIES
CAPACITIES AND POTENTIALS OF THE SERBIAN ARMED FORCES TO ACT IN EMERGENCIES
(CAPACITIES AND POTENTIALS OF THE SERBIAN ARMED FORCES TO ACT IN EMERGENCIES)
- Author(s):Jelena Vraneš, Jovana Perkučin, Dejan Remetić
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
- Page Range:17-31
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:Serbian Armed Forces; security; crisis management
- Summary/Abstract:The current organisation of the Serbian Armed Forces can handle emergencies operationally. Technical capacities are relatively sufficient to respond to the existing challenges, but the operational procedures may not be best suited to cover every risk. The Serbian Armed Forces do not recognise the notion of crisis management, though its units carry out those tasks. Still, there is no single coordination body or authority that could plan and manage Serbian Armed Forces’ operations in emergencies. This paper will shed some light on crisis management, to what extent this concept is recognised in the European Union and NATO, and how it can be implemented in the structure of the Serbian Armed Forces. Beside the organisational solution, we will also provide recommendations for improving the organisational, human and material capacities of the Serbian Armed Forces in emergencies.
“WHO CONTROLS POLICE TAPPING?” - TOWARDS BETTER CONTROL OVER POLICE -
“WHO CONTROLS POLICE TAPPING?” - TOWARDS BETTER CONTROL OVER POLICE -
(“WHO CONTROLS POLICE TAPPING?” - TOWARDS BETTER CONTROL OVER POLICE -)
- Author(s):Veljko Jovanović, Matija Trenković, Stefan Milutinović, Ivan Kutlarović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
- Page Range:32-43
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:tapping; monitoring; security; Serbia
- Summary/Abstract:Are you being tapped, by whom, to what extent, how and why? Who approved and allowed the tapping? Who, if anyone, controls it? These are only some of the questions the authors have asked themselves. You will find most answers in this short policy proposal. We will also discuss what tapping issues Serbia is facing, how other countries solved them, how we can try to solve them and preserve our privacy at the same time, prevent misuse and establish effective control of all “tappers”. The research provides insights into how this field is regulated in Serbia and presents the relevant bodies and institutions. We also showcase best practice examples from EU member states, as well as various mechanisms and recommendations for improvement of this field in Serbia.
PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OF SECURITY SERVICES – THE CASE OF VOA-VBA
PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OF SECURITY SERVICES – THE CASE OF VOA-VBA
(PARLIAMENTARY CONTROL OF SECURITY SERVICES – THE CASE OF VOA-VBA)
- Author(s):Aleksandra Zdravković, Danica Rajin, Emilija Milenković, Ksenija Filipović
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
- Page Range:45-58
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:security services; democracies; reform; control
- Summary/Abstract:The subject matter of our research is parliamentary oversight of military security services, because of the parliament’s role as the main mechanism of democratic control over security bodies, primarily the military, the police and the security services. After the political change in Serbia 2000, a thorough reform of the security sector, including the security-intelligence system, was launched. This dynamic process has its own course, stages and certain rules. A more complete control should be established and the somewhat vague legislation should be modified. Clear-cut laws need to be adopted to regulate concretely the work of the security services and specify their jurisdictions in deploying methods, measures and procedures that violate human rights and freedoms. Some progress has been made lately in increasing the transparency of security services in Serbia with regards to updated fact sheets, compliance with provisions concerning information of public importance and cooperation of security services with the civil society. Is that enough, however? Is the current law being implemented and does it need to be modified – those are some of the questions we have dealt with in this paper. Our recommendations will focus on the need to increase the initiative by MPs in the Committee for Oversight of Security Services, and the possibility of including independent experts in the Committee’s work. This practice has been used in other countries and would contribute to depoliticising oversight.
PROBLEM OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS AS A CHALLENGE TO SECURITY IN SERBIA
PROBLEM OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS AS A CHALLENGE TO SECURITY IN SERBIA
(PROBLEM OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS AS A CHALLENGE TO SECURITY IN SERBIA)
- Author(s):Suzana Bošković, Vladimir Koturović, Jovana Poznan
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
- Page Range:59-69
- No. of Pages:11
- Keywords:security; Serbia; foreign fighters
- Summary/Abstract:This policy proposal discusses the treatment of Serbian citizens who are returnees from foreign wars, primarily in Syria and Ukraine. We will discuss potential problems that may arise upon their return home. We will present how other countries have tackled the same problem, and propose several solutions that could mitigate the potential harmful consequences relating to returnees. The paper will focus on the legal aspect of this situation, i.e. on the criminal prosecution of foreign fighters as one of the solutions. Furthermore, we will propose solutions that involve the reintegration of foreign fighters into society, as a means of deterring their return to battlefields and preventing indoctrination and recruitment of new recruits to fight abroad. Our primary message is that returnees from different battlegrounds worldwide must receive a just and civilised treatment by their home state (in this case, Serbia). Furthermore, we must not treat returnees as statistics that can only be addressed by mere changes of the Criminal Code. This problem requires a comprehensive approach and a joint response of a wider circle of government authorities and non-government actors (legislative, executive and judicial authorities, social institutions, non-governmental organisations…). Another key message of this policy proposal is the importance of prevention. It is vital that all the players above are involved in preventing the return of foreign fighters back to the battlefield, and also in preventing recruitment of new fighters for wars in foreign countries or potential terrorist attacks.
