| ID | 132892 |
| Title Proper | Comparing intelligence democratization in Latin America |
| Other Title Information | Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador Cases |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Estevez, Eduardo E |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article aims to contribute to the understanding of the intelligence democratization process in new democracies comparing three South American countries: Ecuador, Peru, and Argentina. With a background of authoritarian legacies ('political police' style intelligence agencies controlled by the military) under particular political circumstances and changing strategic environments, these countries experienced disparate trajectories, prescriptions, and outcomes in their efforts to reform their intelligence communities. Drawing on new institutionalism, historical moments and relevant events shaping the dynamics of intelligence democratization are highlighted for each case, depicting failures and successes, and identifying drivers of change. |
| `In' analytical Note | Intelligence and National Security Vol.29, No.4; Aug.2014: p.552-580 |
| Journal Source | Intelligence and National Security Vol.29, No.4; Aug.2014: p.552-580 |
| Key Words | South American ; Ecuador ; Peru ; Argentina ; Intelligence Democratization ; Political Circumstances ; Authoritarian Legacies ; Political Police ; Intelligence Agencies ; Changing Strategic Environments ; National Intelligence Systems ; National Security ; Counterterrorism ; Regime |