| ID | 099508 |
| Title Proper | Re-fashioning risk |
| Other Title Information | comparing UK, US and Canadian security and intelligence efforts against terrorism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Svendsen, Adam D M |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | his 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. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 10, No. 3; Sep 2010: p307-335 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 10, No. 3; Sep 2010: p307-335 |
| Key Words | Security ; Risk ; UK ; US ; Canada ; Security Intelligence ; Terrorism ; United States ; Risk Management |