The SADC Organ for Defence, Politics and Security

This research paper by Jakkie Cilliers discusses the establishment of the SADC Organ for Defence, Politics and Security, arguing that regional economic growth and development are dependent on peace, stability, and a transition toward democracy.

• The South African Development Community (SADC) recognizes that economic growth and development are unattainable without peace, stability, and a move toward democracy, which are necessary to emancipate the market and reduce trade barriers.
• The establishment of the Organ for Defence, Politics and Security marks a paradigm shift in the region where national sovereignty is no longer absolute, and governments accept that their internal affairs may be subject to legitimate scrutiny.
• The SADC Organ for Defence, Politics and Security was created to integrate conflict mediation, preventive diplomacy, and peacekeeping into the organization's development-focused perspective.

APA

Cilliers, J. (n.d.). The SADC Organ for Defence, Politics and Security. Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.org/research/papers/the-sadc-organ-for-defence-politics-and-security

Chicago

Cilliers, Jakkie. The SADC Organ for Defence, Politics and Security. Institute for Security Studies, n.d. https://issafrica.org/research/papers/the-sadc-organ-for-defence-politics-and-security.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cilliersndsadc, author = {Cilliers, Jakkie}, title = {{The SADC Organ for Defence, Politics and Security}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.org/research/papers/the-sadc-organ-for-defence-politics-and-security}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }