| ID | 132897 |
| Title Proper | Balancing democratic civilian control with effectiveness of intelligence in Romania |
| Other Title Information | lessons learned and best/worst practices before and after NATO and EU integration |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Matei, Florina Cristiana (Cris) |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article reviews Romania's intelligence reform after 1989. Specifically, it looks at intelligence reform before and after Romania's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2004, and the European Union (EU) in 2007. It finds that Romania has made considerable progress in intelligence reform. That is because Romania, which expressed its desire and commitment to join NATO/EU after 1989, has worked hard to comply with these organizations' membership demands (including intelligence reform). After NATO/EU integration (when demands on balancing control and effectiveness virtually vanished), despite continued openness efforts made by agencies, control/oversight diluted. Thus, post-NATO/EU, while effectiveness is being strengthened, democratic control lessens. |
| `In' analytical Note | Intelligence and National Security Vol.29, No.4; Aug.2014: p.619-637 |
| Journal Source | Intelligence and National Security Vol.29, No.4; Aug.2014: p.619-637 |
| Key Words | NATO ; European Union - EU ; Romania ; Eastern Europe ; Political Integration ; Democratic Control ; Political Control ; Intelligence Service ; Intelligence Reform ; Civil-Military Relations - CMR ; Democratic Civilian Control - DCC ; Postcommunist Intelligence ; Non-Democratic Regime |