This book examines defence reform in Croatia and Serbia-Montenegro since 2000, focussing particularly on the institution and consolidation of democratic and civilian control of the armed forces, the reform of conflict-era forces structures, and the influence of the West including defence assistance and political conditionality.

Taps into key dilemmas faced by both countries, including democratization and institutional reform. Addresses the issue of western defence assistance and political conditionality in a systematic and comparative way.