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Re-fashioning Risk: Comparing UK, US and Canadian Security and Intelligence Efforts against Terrorism.
- Source :
- Defence Studies; Sep2010, Vol. 10 Issue 3, p307-335, 29p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- This article explores the recent UK, US and Canadian security and intelligence efforts against terrorism. Contrasts can be readily drawn. Essentially the UK is engaged in both internal/domestic and external/international 'firefighting' against terrorism. Therefore, it has adopted a wide-ranging 'broad risk management' approach. Meanwhile the US is engaged mostly in external/international 'firefighting' against terrorism, conceived of as counter-insurgency in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan. Washington has adopted a narrower 'risk prevention' approach. The Canadians, confronting a smaller threat, are less embroiled in 'firefighting' activities, enabling them to adopt more of a 'risk pre-emption' approach involving some social engineering. Arguably, the Canadian model outlined in this article can offer some instructive lessons for both the US and the UK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14702436
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Defence Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 53788067
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/14702436.2010.503677