Security Studies

This handbook offers insights into how science (physical, natural and social) and technology can support new developments to manage the complexity resident within the threat and risk landscape. The security landscape can be described as dynamic and complex stemming from the emerging threats and risks that are both persistent and transborder. Globalization, climate change, terrorism, transnational crime can have significant societal impact and forces one to re-evaluate what 'national security' means.

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'The Oxford Handbook of National Security Inteligence' examines the topic in full, beginning with an examination of the major theories of intelligence. It then looks at how intelligence agencies operate, how they collect information from around the world and the problems that come with transforming raw data into credible analysis."

"This encyclopedia charts the interdisciplinary field of Peace Studies, offering a comprehensive survey of the full range of historical, political, theoretical and philosophical issues relating to peace and conflict. All major figures are covered, as well as major events,organizations, theories, and much more."

"The essays in this Handbook cover a broad range of historical and contemporary themes, including the founding of NATO; the impact of the Korean War; the role of nuclear (non-)proliferation; perspectives of individual countries (especially France and Germany); the impact of culture, identity and representation in shaping post-Cold War transatlantic relations; institutional issues, particularly EU-NATO relations; the Middle East; and the legacy of the Cold War, notably tensions with Russia."

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'The Oxford Handbook of National Security Inteligence' examines the topic in full, beginning with an examination of the major theories of intelligence. It then looks at how intelligence agencies operate, how they collect information from around the world and the problems that come with transforming raw data into credible analysis."

Online editions: 1997+
Print editions: 1969/1970-1984/1985,1986/1987-2007
Contents:
- Conflict Analysis & Conflict Trends
- Comparative Defence Statistics
- North America
- Europe
- Russia & Eurasia
- Asia
- Middle East & North Africa
- Latin America & the Caribbean
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Country Comparisons: Force Levels & Economics