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2 years ago in Organizational Sociology , Sociology By Sneha
What specific research examines the internal formation and organization of Serbian paramilitary units during the Yugoslav wars?
Much analysis looks at their external actions and crimes. My research interest is more sociological: how were these units actually built? What were the recruitment networks, internal hierarchies, and economic logics that sustained them? I need works that delve into their organizational anatomy.
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By Dolma Tsering Gensangphenpo Answered 1 year ago
Research focusing specifically on their internal formation is niche but vital. I recommend the work of scholars like Jana Arsovska, who examines the nexus between organized crime and paramilitary recruitment, and Paul Hoekenos in his book "Homeland Calling". For a granular look at structure, seek out ICTY expert witness reports from military analysts, which often detail chains of command and logistics. These studies reveal that formations were often ad-hoc, drawing on football hooligans, criminal networks, and police reservists, funded through a mix of state patronage, smuggling, and looting—a hybrid of informal militia and criminal enterprise.
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