Securing the State and its Citizens: National Security Councils from Around the World

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Paul O'Neill

Securing the State and its Citizens

National Security Councils from Around the World

Paul O'Neill

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
25 August 2022

Peace studies & conflict resolution; Geopolitics; Defence strategy, planning & research

The global security situation is challenging and constantly changing. Responding to threats requires the effective coordination of the various levers of national power.

These must now go beyond the traditional diplomatic, information, military and economic levers, to involve other, non-security agencies, including those responsible for the environment, health, education and industry.

Through a uniquely extensive study of countries from across the world, this book considers how nations have developed bespoke coordination mechanisms to the unique threats they face, and how these mechanisms have had to evolve as the threats change.

It covers nations for whom the system is well established (e.g. the US in 1947) and other countries whose arrangements are more recent, such as the UK (2010).

Where the National Security Councils have existed for longest, the case studies highlight how they have transformed as the national understanding of security has changed, typically to reflect a broadening. Consequently, while there are no universal solutions, the comparative approach taken in this book identifies enduring principles for shaping the creation or reform of national security coordination fit for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Edited by: Paul O'Neill
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780755642014
ISBN 10: 0755642015
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 25 August 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul O'Neill is a Senior Research Fellow in Military Sciences at RUSI with research interests in organisational aspects of security and defence. He was previously a senior Royal Air Force officer working in strategy and human resources roles across Defence including in Whitehall.

Reviews for Securing the State and its Citizens: National Security Councils from Around the World

It is an excellent idea to review the different approaches countries have taken in building their security organisations. I regret that this sort of book was not around when we were designing New Zealand's system. Where we had largely to rely on our own circumstances, we can now compare and learn from the wider experience of many others from across the world * Gerald Hensley, first Co-ordinator of New Zealand Domestic and External Security (1987-1989) * A timely and much-needed comprehensive study of national security structures building upon the experiences of different countries, political systems and strategic cultures. An invaluable reference for academicians, political analysts, foreign policy experts and practitioners working in the field. * Dr Yevgeniya Gaber, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ukraine *