Security Sector Reform (ssr) Is Central To The Democratic Transitions Currently Unfolding Across The Globe, As A Diverse Range Of Countries Grapple With How To Transform Militias, Tribal Forces, And Dominant Military, Police, And Intelligence Agencies Into Democratically Controlled And Accountable Security Services. Ssr Will Be A Key Element In Shifts From Authoritarian To Democratic Rule For The Foreseeable Future, Since Abuse Of The Security Sector Is A Central Technique Of Autocratic Government. This Edited Collection Advances Solutions Through A Selection Of Case Studies From Around The World That Cover A Wide Range Of Contexts.