Democracy and Security in Latin America: State Capacity and Governance under Stress

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for governments to generate the necessary capacity to address security and institutional challenges. This volume deepens our understanding of state governance in Latin America, using an interdisciplinary approach to explore the link between security and democracy. It is divided into two sections, focusing on challenges to governance and key institutions and country case studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of governments possessing the requisite capacity to address pressing security and institutional challenges. This comprehensive volume further enhances our understanding of the nature and scope of state governance in Latin America. State capacity encompasses a multifaceted dimension, where all elements interrelate to foster stable governance and security. Consequently, a group of scholars and practitioners employ an explicit interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon the insights of history, political science, economics, public policy, military studies, and other fields to attain a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between security and democracy.

Democracy and Security in Latin America is structured into two sections:

Part 1 delves into the challenges to governance and key institutions such as police, courts, armed forces, and the prison system.

Part 2 presents country case studies that showcase particularly significant security challenges and the diverse strategies employed by the state to address them.

This book is of interest to those seeking to gain deeper insights into the capacity of Latin American democratic states to effectively provide public security during periods of stress. It is also relevant to individuals with a general curiosity about the fundamental truth that a democracy cannot function without ensuring security.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367260538