Security Sector Reform and Transitional Justice Nexus: An Analysis of the International Peace-building Collaboration in Kosovo (original) (raw)

The article examines the relationship between security sector reform (SSR) and transitional justice (TJ) in post-conflict Kosovo, highlighting their interconnectedness as essential elements for effective peacebuilding. It focuses on the reform of the Kosovo Police (KP) and Kosovo Security Force (KSF), analyzing critical aspects such as vetting, resettlement, and recruitment of ethnic minorities. The involvement of international organizations in these processes is explored, alongside community perceptions of security institutions. The findings indicate that successful SSR necessitates addressing human rights accountability and fostering ethnic diversity within security institutions to promote peace and stability in Kosovo.