Security represents one of the main dimensions of the existence of the state itself. The lack of security not only poses a risk for proper functioning of the state, but also represents an extremely serious challenge to the state as a whole, given that, under contemporary conditions, threats take various forms, including: 1) political threats, terrorism and human rights abuses; 2) economic threats, such as poverty, international financial recession, economic competition among states and piracy; 2) environmental threats, such as nuclear disasters, ecological changes, land degradation, shortage of food, water and other resources, and 4) social risks, such as minority and majority conflicts, overpopulation, organized crime, drug trafficking, mass immigration and various diseases. These risks and threats facing states have created the need for appropriate and more adequate reform of security institutions to address security challenges such as organized crime, arms trade, natural disasters, emergency situations, civil and religious conflicts, and others.
This study aims to provide a systematic analysis of the legal and institutional architecture of the security sector in the Republic of Kosovo. The first part will examine the constitutional and legal framework governing the organization, competences, responsibilities, and relationships among the principal security institutions, including civilian, police, defense, and intelligence mechanisms. Particular attention will be given to the principles of democratic control, separation of powers, rule of law, accountability, and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms in the exercise of security functions.
An important objective of the study is to identify the legal, institutional, and practical gaps that affect the effectiveness of parliamentary oversight. Within this framework, the study will examine ambiguities in the division of competences, absence of enforceable accountability mechanisms, restrictions on access to classified information, professional capacities of parliamentary committees, level of interinstitutional cooperation, and impact of political polarization on the exercise of democratic control.