Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/256019 
Year of Publication: 
2006
Series/Report no.: 
SWP Comments No. 26/2006
Publisher: 
Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), Berlin
Abstract: 
Triggered by recent events in Afghanistan, Germany is debating the future role of its special operations forces (SOF). Particular criticism has focused on the lack of transpar-ency regarding the deployment of the Special Operations Forces (Kommando Spezialkräfte, or KSK) and on insufficient mechanisms for political oversight over these forces. The German government wants the KSK to continue to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). However, in order to prevent further domestic political backlash against the use of these forces, there needs to be a political debate about the future role of SOF in German defense and security policy as well as a revision of current practice. (SWP-Comments / SWP)
Document Type: 
Research Report

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