A Bibliometric Analysis of Demobilization, Disarmament and Reintegration

Abstract

The Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) process is critical in helping post-conflict societies transition from violence to peace and stability. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of DDR research over the past two decades, using data from the Scopus database. Analyzing 1,211 publications, the study identifies key trends, thematic focuses, and gaps in the field. It reveals that themes such as reintegration, peacebuilding, and transitional justice are prominent, while gender perspectives and regional case studies are increasingly incorporated. Despite the breadth and heterogeneity of research in this field, significant gaps remain, especially about differentiated consideration of region-specific obstacles and the introduction of interdisciplinary approaches. Moreover, the study offers a roadmap for future research, emphasizing the need to integrate local contexts, ensure sustainable development, and adapt DDR programs to changing conflict dynamics. The findings provide a deeper understanding of DDR’s role in global security and development, guiding those working in this field.

Keywords

• Disarmament
• Demobilization
• Reintegration
• DDR
• Bibliometric Analysis

Silahsızlanma, Terhis ve Yeniden Entegrasyon Üzerine Bibliyometrik Bir Analiz

Abstract

Silahsızlanma, Terhis ve Yeniden Entegrasyon Süreci (DDR), çatışma sonrası toplumların şiddetten barış ve istikrara geçişinde kritik bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmada; son yirmi yılda DDR alanındaki araştırmalar kapsamlı bir şekilde bibliyometrik analiz yöntemiyle incelenmiş ve Scopus veri tabanından elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. 1.211 yayının analiz edildiği araştırmada; alandaki temel eğilimler, odaklanılan temalar ve boşluklar ortaya koyularak yeniden entegrasyon, barış inşası ve geçiş dönemi adaleti gibi temaların ön planda olduğu, aynı zamanda toplumsal cinsiyet perspektiflerinin ve bölgesel vaka çalışmalarının alan yazınına giderek daha fazla dâhil edildiği gösterilmiştir. Ek olarak araştırmaların genişliği ve çeşitliliğine rağmen alan yazınında, bölgelere özgü engellerin ayrıntılı bir şekilde ele alınması ve disiplinler arası yaklaşımların tanıtılması konusunda önemli eksiklikler bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada; yerel bağlamların entegre edilmesi, sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın sağlanması ve DDR programlarının değişen çatışma dinamiklerine uyarlanması gerekliliği ön plana çıkarılarak gelecekteki araştırmalar için bir yol haritası sunulmaktadır. Bulgular, DDR’nin küresel güvenlik ve kalkınmadaki rolüne ilişkin daha derin bir anlayış sağlayarak bu alandaki araştırmacılara bir rehber hükmündedir.

Keywords

• Silahsızlanma
• Terhis
• Yeniden Entegrasyon
• DDR
• Bibliyometrik Analiz

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