Policing In Diplomacy The Opportunities To Ethiopia

Policing is traditionally viewed as functions of crime prevention, investigation andrnapprehension of offenders within a territorial jurisdiction of a country. However, thisrntraditional view of policing has been eventually changed. The need for global policing todayrnis increasing due to the growing international security threats and risks of transnationalrnorganised crimes such as terrorism and violent extremism and the increasing need for policernroles in the international peace operations and peacebuilding. The effect of globalisationrnpromotes the transformation of crimes beyond borders in all parts of the world, and thernimproved communications and information technologies have moved crime further awayrnfrom its domestic base. Thus, the purpose of this study is to explore the relevance andrnbenefits of police diplomacy towards realisation of Ethiopia’s foreign policy and nationalrnsecurity strategy. This study is a qualitative nature with interpretive and critical strategiesrnand multi-case design. It is basically constructed on data of primary sources, as there was nornprevious study on the specific topic of police diplomacy. Interview, document review andrnphysical observation were employed to collect data. The study proves that today’srninternational system requires police diplomacy to effectively respond the changing world andrntackle the international security challenges. Key benefits of police diplomacy to Ethiopia arernidentified. It greatly contributes in realizing the country’s national interest, fosters capabilityrnof implementing the country’s commitments to international agreements, enhances capabilityrnof the country’s commitment to international peace, and builds national image. The study inrnthis regard proves that although there are huge benefits of police diplomacy to Ethiopia, therncountry has not carefully utilized the advantages towards effectively implementing the foreignrnpolicy and national security strategy of the country. Finally, the study concludes with keyrnpoints that call for a shift in approach to see policing beyound the border of the country asrnthe local perspective of policing cannot work in today’s world, emphases the need forrnrevising the existing foreign policy and national security strategy document, and prospect forrnPolice Liaison Officers in the country’s permanent diplomatic missions

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