| ID | 090443 |
| Title Proper | Role of non-state actors in community-based policing |
| Other Title Information | an exploration of the arbakai (tribal police) in South-Eastern Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Schmeidl, Susanne ; Karokhail, Masood |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite the ousting of the Taliban and a subsequent peace agreement reached at the end of 2001, Afghanistan continues to struggle with insecurity. The existing security deficit of the Afghan state is currently filled by a wide array of (armed) non-state actors (ANSA). Even though much of the Afghan experience with ANSA has been negative, the inability of the state to provide comprehensive security necessitates a consideration of alternatives. One of such possible alternative, the community-based policing structure in south-eastern Afghanistan (arbakai) is explored in this article. We conclude that it is important to understand the context-specificity of ANSA before promoting overarching policies such as advocating a transferability of the arbakai outside their unique cultural and regional context. We also caution against the use ANSA beyond their capacities, such as for counter-insurgency purposes and formalize engagement with clear parameters to ensure accountability. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 30, No. 2; Aug 2009: p318-342 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 30, No. 2; Aug 2009: p318-342 |
| Key Words | Non-state Actor ; South - Eastern Afghanistan ; Tribal Police ; Police Structure - Afghanistan |