Georgia’s Security Sector Review Project Final Report

The project was led by Ambassador Vasil Sikharulidze, SSR Project Director and Chairman of the Atlantic Council of Georgia, with a team of experts from various fields. The review process involved a comprehensive analysis of Georgia's national security architecture, including the legal framework, institutional settings, and strategic documents. The team examined the country's crisis management system, challenges posed by the new constitutional arrangement, and recent developments in the security sector. The report highlights the importance of a well-structured national security architecture, which is essential for ensuring the country's stability and security. The review process identified several key areas for improvement, including the need for a more effective crisis management system, enhanced parliamentary oversight, and increased civil society engagement. The report provides a detailed analysis of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia, including its historic overview, existing challenges, and legislative framework. The team also examined the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including its functional and structural analysis, policy analyzes, and organizational analysis. The review process also focused on civil/democratic control over the agencies of the security sector, including parliamentary oversight and civil society engagement. The report highlights the importance of a robust parliamentary oversight mechanism, which is essential for ensuring accountability and transparency in the security sector. The report concludes that the security sector in Georgia has made significant progress in recent years, but there are still areas for improvement. The team recommends the establishment of a more effective crisis management system, enhanced parliamentary oversight, and increased civil society engagement. The report also emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to security sector reform, which takes into account the needs and concerns of all stakeholders. The review process was conducted in collaboration with various stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, and international partners. The report provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate on security sector reform in Georgia and serves as a useful resource for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. The project team's analysis of the security sector in Georgia reveals several key findings. The country's national security architecture is characterized by a complex system of institutions, laws, and policies, which can sometimes lead to confusion and inefficiency. The review process identified several areas for improvement, including the need for a more effective crisis management system, enhanced parliamentary oversight, and increased civil society engagement. The report highlights the importance of a well-structured national security architecture, which is essential for ensuring the country's stability and security. The review process also emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to security sector reform, which takes into account the needs and concerns of all stakeholders. The project team's analysis of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia reveals several key findings. The ministry has made significant progress in recent years, including the establishment of a new legislative framework and the implementation of various reforms. However, the team also identified several challenges, including the need for improved personnel management and professional development.