Author: David Pion-Berlin | Journal of Democracy

Articles by David Pion-Berlin:

October 2020, Volume 31, Issue 4

The Return of the Latin American Military?

Igor Acácio
David Pion-Berlin

When asked by presidents to intervene domestically for crime-fighting or civil-order purposes, Latin American militaries face a number of risks and have a degree of freedom to tailor their responses accordingly.

January 2011, Volume 22, Issue 1

Latin America’s Growing Security Gap

Harold Trinkunas
David Pion-Berlin

Striking the right balance between freedom and security is hard, especially in Latin America. Hybrid forces combining military and police elements may be the best means for meeting security challenges without imperiling freedom.