JONES Seth G

Securing tyrants or fostering reform : U.S. internal security assistance to repressive and transitioning regimes / Seth G Jones, Olga Oliker, Peter Chalk et al. - Santa Monica, Cal : RAND , 2007 - xxviii, 203 p.

Examines American assistance to the police and internal security agencies of repressive and transitional states that do not share America's political ideals. The objective of the study is to assess whether U.S. assistance has improved the effectiveness of internal security agencies, made them more accountable, and improved their human rights records. Uses case studies of El Salvador, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations.

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