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The Rise of the Gendarmes? What Really Happend in Holland
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By Michiel de Weger
This article discusses the phenomenon of gendarme forces as intermediaries between regular, civilian police forces and the military. The author examines the role and function of these forces; how they relate to military and civilian authorities and cooperative partners; their (dis)similarities with the police and the military; their (colonial) history and current challenges; and their role in domestic security and peacekeeping operations abroad. Finally, he focuses on the particular gendarmerie with which he claims most familiarity, the Royal Marechaussee in the Netherlands.