From Civil-Military Relations to Resilience: The Fifth Wave of Strengthening Democracy through Research and Education
Journal: Connections The Quarterly Journal
Year: 2025

The good governance of military and security forces is essential for the effective defense of a nation or alliance and for fostering their democratic evolution.This article explores NATO and partner countries' initiatives over the past three decades to enhance good governance, distinguishing five waves of focus: civil-military relations and democratic control of armed forces, defense institution building, security sector reform, building integrity and reducing corruption, and strengthening democ