Global Security Engagement

Author : National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on International Security and Arms Control,Committee on Strengthening and Expanding the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780309142373

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Global Security Engagement by National Academy of Sciences,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on International Security and Arms Control,Committee on Strengthening and Expanding the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program Pdf

The government's first Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) programs were created in 1991 to eliminate the former Soviet Union's nuclear, chemical, and other weapons and prevent their proliferation. The programs have accomplished a great deal: deactivating thousands of nuclear warheads, neutralizing chemical weapons, converting weapons facilities for peaceful use, and redirecting the work of former weapons scientists and engineers, among other efforts. Originally designed to deal with immediate post-Cold War challenges, the programs must be expanded to other regions and fundamentally redesigned as an active tool of foreign policy that can address contemporary threats from groups that are that are agile, networked, and adaptable. As requested by Congress, Global Security Engagement proposes how this goal can best be achieved. To meet the magnitude of new security challenges, particularly at the nexus of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism, Global Security Engagement recommends a new, more flexible, and responsive model that will draw on a broader range of partners than current programs have. The White House, working across the Executive Branch and with Congress, must lead this effort.

Author : National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Committee on Strengthening and Expanding the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Arms control
ISBN : 0309137209

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Global Security Engagement by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Committee on Strengthening and Expanding the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program Pdf

Author : Janne Nolan
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815716729

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Global Engagement by Janne Nolan Pdf

Worldwide political changes have presented a unique opportunity for forging a new basis of international security relations. The end of the cold war, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and the ascending role of the United Nations in regional security affairs have transformed the driving issues of international security. These changes both heighten the demand and offer the potential for global cooperation on an unprecedented scale. Traditional security preoccupations and the foundations of past strategy—based on preparation for massive military confrontation—are no longer appropriate. Now world leaders must find alternative strategies to ensure international safety. This book brings together a prominent group of experts, including several recently appointed government officials, to examine an alternative form of security, one that emphasizes collaborative rather than confrontational relationships among national military establishment. Global Engagement offers a complete analysis of the concept of cooperative security, which seeks to establish international agreements to regulate the size, technical composition, investment patterns, and operational practices of all military forces for mutual benefit. It explains how cooperative security also aims to create mechanisms to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and regional conflict. The contributors identify the trends motivating the movement toward cooperative security and analyze the implications for practical policy action. They examine the problem of controlling advanced conventional munitions, analyze an integrated control arraignment, discuss international principles of equity and their relationship to problems of security, and offer regional political perspectives while considering social regional security problems. With the altered security environment, cooperation has clearly become the new strategic imperative. Policymakers are challenged to dispose of large arsenals of conventional and nuclear weapons and redirect their efforts to support preventative management of security conditions. Leading the discussion of the security challenges ahead, the authors of this volume debate the utility of cooperative engagement for future strategy.

Author : John D. Steinbruner
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001-09-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 081579830X

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Principles of Global Security by John D. Steinbruner Pdf

From the earliest human records, warfare has been both an organizing focus and a prime source of political motivation. Countless battles have been fought in the course of colonizing the planet, and the experience has created a legacy of military confrontation that many people consider immutable. Since preparations for war and the occasional conduct of it have been central preoccupations for virtually all the major states throughout time, it is widely assumed that the pattern is rooted in human nature and will endure indefinitely. But contemporary civilization is undergoing a monumental transformation affecting its most basic features. The combined effects of information technology, population dynamics, and the globalization of economic activity are altering some of the critical operating conditions of human societies and appear to be inducing a new pattern of interaction. Correspondingly, fundamental changes in the practice of war-or what is now more politely called international security-can be expected to follow. Principles of Global Security anticipates the major implications of this massive transformation for security policy. John D. Steinbruner, one of the nation's leading specialists on defense issues, identifies formative problems and organizing principles relating to the predictable issues of security. He examines in sequence how the configuration of nuclear and conventional forces might be affected, how the problems of communal violence and dangers of technical proliferation might be managed, and how security relationships among the major states might be altered. One of the fundamental implications of globalization in a post-cold war environment is a shift in security policy from deterrence to reassurance, from active confrontation to cooperative engagement. Without an opponent to justify preparation for large-scale traditional missions, nations must establish safer and less volatile patterns of deployment. Maintaining global security in the twenty-first century calls for a reconfiguration of basic relationships among historical opponents, as well as revisions in military practices. This visionary work will stimulate productive thinking among policymakers seeking to reshape the legacies of the cold war with a new conceptualization of international security.

Author : Janne E. Nolan
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 623 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815760981

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Global Engagement by Janne E. Nolan Pdf

This volume offers a complete analysis of the concept and implications of cooperative security and also identifies the trends motivating this global movement.

Author : Mary Kaldor,Iavor Rangelov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781118533796

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The Handbook of Global Security Policy by Mary Kaldor,Iavor Rangelov Pdf

This Handbook brings together 30 state-of-the-art essays covering the essential aspects of global security research and practice for the 21st century. Embraces a broad definition of security that extends beyond the threat of foreign military attack to cover new risks for violence Offers comprehensive coverage framed around key security concepts, risks, policy tools, and global security actors Discusses pressing contemporary issues including terrorism, disarmament, genocide, sustainability, international peacekeeping, state-building, natural disasters, energy and food security, climate change, and cyber warfare Includes insightful and accessible contributions from around the world aimed at a broad base of scholars, students, practitioners, and policymakers

Author : Jeanne M. Fair,Hillary H. Carter,Nathan Wolfe
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889452736

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Biological Engagement Programs: Reducing Threats and Strengthening Global Health Security Through Scientific Collaboration by Jeanne M. Fair,Hillary H. Carter,Nathan Wolfe Pdf

Biological engagement programs are a set of projects or activities between partner countries that strengthen global health security to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Engagement programs are an effective way to work collaboratively towards a common threat reduction goal, usually with a strong focus on strengthening health systems and making the world a safer place. Cooperative programs are built upon trust and sharing of information and resources to increase the capacity and capabilities of partner countries. Biological engagement programs reduce the threat of infectious disease with a focus on pathogens of security concern, such as those pathogens identified by the U.S. Government as Biological Select Agent and Toxins. These programs seek to develop technical or scientific relationships between countries to combat infectious diseases both in humans and animals. Through laboratory biorisk management, diagnostics, pathogen detection, biosurveillance and countermeasure development for infectious diseases, deep relationships are fostered between countries. Biological engagement programs are designed to address dual-use issues in pathogen research by promoting responsible science methodologies and cultures. Scientific collaboration is a core mechanism for engagement programs are designed to strengthen global health security, including prevention of avoidable epidemics; detection of threats as early as possible; and rapid and effective outbreak response. This Research Topic discusses Biological Engagement Programs, highlighting the successes and challenges of these cooperative programs. Articles in this topic outlined established engagement programs as well as described what has been learned from historical cooperative engagement programs not focused on infectious diseases. Articles in this topic highlighted selected research, trainings, and programs in Biological Engagement Programs from around the world. This Topic eBook first delves into Policies and Lessons Learned; then describes Initiatives in Biosafety & Biosecurity; the core of this work documents Cooperative Research Results from the field; then lastly the Topic lays out potential Future Directions to the continued success of the World’s cooperative science in reducing the threat of infectious diseases.

Author : Mark Bevir,Oliver Daddow,Ian Hall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134445011

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Interpreting Global Security by Mark Bevir,Oliver Daddow,Ian Hall Pdf

This edited collection explores the fruitfulness of applying an interpretive approach to the study of global security. The interpretive approach concentrates on unpacking the meanings and beliefs of various policy actors, and, crucially, explains those beliefs by locating them in historical traditions and as responses to dilemmas. Interpretivists thereby seek to highlight the contingency, diversity, and contestability of the narratives, expertise, and beliefs that inform political action. The interpretive approach is widespread in the study of governance and public policy, but arguably it has not yet had much impact on security studies. The book therefore deploys the interpretive approach to explore contemporary issues in international security, combining theoretical engagement with good empirical coverage through a novel set of case studies. Bringing together a fresh mix of world renowned and up-and-coming scholars from across the fields of security studies, political theory and international relations, the chapters explore the beliefs, traditions, and dilemmas that have informed security practice on the one hand, and the academic study of security on the other, as well as the connections between them. All contributors look to situate their work against a broader historical background and long-standing traditions, allowing them to take a critical yet historically informed approach to the material.

Author : Peter Hough
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135042011

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Understanding Global Security by Peter Hough Pdf

Understanding Global Security provides an introduction to both the conventional 'hard' security issues which dominated international relations during the Cold War and the 'soft' security issues which have emerged in the post-Cold War era.

Author : Derek S. Reveron
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9781626163324

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Exporting Security by Derek S. Reveron Pdf

This is a thoroughly revised second edition of a book that we published in 2010. Exporting Security is about the US military's role in military-to-military partnerships, such as helping to support and train foreign militaries, and about the US military's role in missions other than war, ranging from diplomacy, to development, to humanitarian assistance after disasters or during epidemics. Reveron is a proponent of these non-warfighting missions because he views them as an economical way to promote human security and regional security in trouble spots, which he says is in the US national interest. He also sees these efforts as making it less likely that the US will feel compelled to intervene directly in hot spots around the globe if our partners can maintain their own security or if humanitarian disasters can be averted. This second edition will take into account the Obama administration's foreign policy, the poor legacy of training the Iraqi army, the implications of more assertive foreign policies by Russia and China, and the US military's role in recent humanitarian crises such as the Ebola epidemic in West Africa--

Author : Yonah Alexander,Richard Prosen
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781498503693

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NATO by Yonah Alexander,Richard Prosen Pdf

The purpose of NATO: From Regional to Global Security Provider is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Alliance’s new vision (the new Strategic Concept) and common security impact – associated tasks to be undertaken within a short and longer term time horizon. The book serves as a relevant and timely study of the most pressing issues facing NATO today – including recent lessons gained. It provides recommendations for consideration and further discussion (i.e., the “what” and the “how” regarding future policy options for the North Atlantic Alliance). The intended audience includes international security policy-makers, government officials, elected leaders, academics, interested professionals, civil society and members of the public. Specifically, the book focuses on six topic areas. Part I, the Introduction, relates to conceptual and organizational changes, membership expansion and enlargement. Part II consists of emerging security challenges, including terrorism, piracy, homeland threats, cyber defense and information warfare, energy security, non-proliferation and countering WMD. Part III incorporates national and regional challenges such as the Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan/Pakistan, the Horn of Africa, North Africa and the Middle East. Part IV deals with military and non-military assets. It integrates capability development, burden sharing, common funding, ballistic missile defenses and the phased adaptive approach, non-strategic nuclear weapons, and a broad-based comprehensive approach to security. Part V covers multifaceted collaborative relationships between NATO and various governmental, inter-governmental, and non-governmental bodies. This section incorporates outreach and engagement with Russia, India, Pakistan, and China, as well as with other non-NATO countries, the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD), and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI). Formal and informal linkages with the EU, OSCE, and the UN are also essential features of such a cooperative activity. Additionally, the expanding participation of civil society and growing involvement of new key NATO interlocutors (e.g., NGOs, academics) have created new international partnering opportunities as a means of bolstering global security through innovative public-private partnerships. Part VI includes a Summary and Conclusions.

Author : Ann E. Kent,East-West Center
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0804755515

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Beyond Compliance by Ann E. Kent,East-West Center Pdf

This book analyzes China's interactions with leading international organizations, and concludes that international engagement is the key to the gradual socialization of "rogue" states.

Author : Anthony Burke,Rita Parker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349951451

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Global Insecurity by Anthony Burke,Rita Parker Pdf

This innovative volume gathers some of the world’s best scholars to analyse the world’s collective international efforts to address globalised threats through global security governance. Addressing global and planetary forms of insecurity that include nuclear weapons, conventional arms, gender violence, climate change, disease, bio weapons, cyber-conflict, children in conflict, crimes against humanity, and refugees, this timely book critiques how they are addressed by global institutions and regimes, and advocates important conceptual, institutional, and policy reforms. This is an invaluable resource for students, scholars and policymakers in international health, security and development.

Author : Randall E. Osborne,Paul Kriese
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789042024922

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Global Community by Randall E. Osborne,Paul Kriese Pdf

Global security cannot be achieved until people view the world as a global community. Until such time, differences will continue to be perceived as threatening. These perceived “threats” are the primary threat to global security. This volume proposes methods for minimizing the “us versus them” mentality so that we can build a sense of global community.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on International Security and Arms Control,Committee on Enhancing Global Health Security through International Biosecurity and Health Engagement Programs
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309671859

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A Strategic Vision for Biological Threat Reduction by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Policy and Global Affairs,Committee on International Security and Arms Control,Committee on Enhancing Global Health Security through International Biosecurity and Health Engagement Programs Pdf

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was asked to articulate a 5-year strategic vision for international health security programs and provide findings and recommendations on how to optimize the impact of the Department of Defense (DOD) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) in fulfilling its biosafety and biosecurity mission. Because BTRP is just one of several U.S. government programs conducting international health security engagement, both the strategic vision and the success of the program rely on coordinating actions with the U.S. government as a whole and with its international partners. This report provides several recommendations for optimizing BTRP success in its current mission and the wider-looking strategic vision it proposes.