Context Of National Security Research Articles

Information systems for national security in Thailand: ethical issues and policy implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explicate the influence of US national security approach on the Thai Government's national security, the criticisms on the US and Thai intelligence communities and ethical debates on national databases, including the introduction of the concepts of “spiritual computing” and Buddhism to the ethical aspect of intelligence databases.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology of this paper is based on the interpretative approach which includes literature survey and interviews of the intelligence community (IC) in Thailand. The relevant literature survey consists of the literature on US intelligence databases for Homeland Security, criticisms of the IC, the ethical debate on national databases in the USA, the Thai National Security Council, ethical debates on the Internal Security Act and Computer Crime Act, Buddhism and “spiritual computing.”FindingsThe findings reflect that the US model of national security has significant influence on the Thai intelligence approach and application of IT for national security while both intelligence communities have similar intelligence problems and have raised ethical debates on violations of human rights.Research limitations/implicationsThe research limitations include the nature of the topic which is a closed subject under legal restrictions in Thailand so that the sources of official information could not be disclosed nor elaborated in details; and literature on this topic has not been widely available except unclassified information which limits a more in‐depth investigation and analysis.Originality/valueThe value of this paper lies in being the first attempt to throw light on a “forbidden” subject in Thailand by discussing the US experiences against the Thai case study. The application of “spiritual computing” and Buddhist precepts to the context of national security and intelligence databases could be a starting point for developing a “happier” and “successful” IC and possibly open a new approach to national security.

The Application of Critical Social Theory to National Security Research

Abstract High‐tech solutions to national security, specifically Location‐Based Services (LBS), are attracting increased attention from citizens as they become more pervasive. The connection between LBS and national security has been made in previous ICT studies but has been limited to either the technological or the privacy impact of LBS. They have not addressed the use of LBS from a ‘lifeworld’ perspective. To do this Habermas’s Critical Social Theory (CST) is proposed as a method suitable for investigating the social impact of the technologies and identifying factors driving governments to adopt such technologies. The theory is applied to the national security context.

Human security in the Korean Penninsula: A case of the north Korean drug trafficking

In this paper, we introduce the concept of human security as it is currently developing and try to locate the concept of human security within the context of comprehensive security and national security. As a case study, we also introduce the historical trend of North Korean drug trafficking and discuss its impact on human security around the Korean peninsula. We present several efficient countermeasures . to North Korea's drug trafficking operations.

Public‐private partnerships and the defence industry

The British Government is driven by the concept of value for money and is seeking ways in which to fund projects in the public sector. In the defence sector, this is resulting in the formation of public‐private partnerships and a close working relationship between the Government and defence companies. As well as placing the UK’s defence capability within the context of national security, it also needs to be placed within the context of the Government’s foreign policy which is focused on international conflict prevention. The UK Government remains committed to encouraging international collaboration as this should witness technology transfer from the defence sector to the civil sector. Makes reference to nine factors which underlie collaboration in the defence sector and draws on the expertise of defence sector experts who provide insights into the defence industry. Refers to a postal survey which was undertaken in 1999 in order to establish which areas of defence management would receive increased attention in both the short term and the long term. Finally, highlights the Executive Intelligence Alliance Policy and Strategy (EIAPS) Charter which can be used by defence company personnel as a framework to develop long‐term working relationships with other defence companies, government departments and universities.

The changing face of national security: a conceptual analysis

Figures Preface Introduction The Transformation of the National Security Context The Emerging Notion of National Security Military Security Economic Security Resource/Environmental Security Political/Cultural Security Security Case Studies Security Challenges and Responses Selected Bibliography Notes

The Transformation of the American Defense Industry: Corporate Perceptions and Preferences

In the last few years, the end of the Cold War and the increasing emphasis on economic rather than military competitiveness have significantly eroded the special position the American defense industry has played in the U.S. government's pursuit of national security. In response, this industry has initiated controversial moves to diversify into nondefense production and to expand into foreign markets. Using data from annual reports and survey questionnaires, this article analyzes these moves and the corporate perceptions and preferences associated with them, providing one of the first systematic and comprehensive looks at the defense industry's adjustment to the changing context of national security.

Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Chapter surveys the development of the law concerning military uses of outer space and space security in general. Chapter traces the historical development of the law by looking at legal issues that arise both in the international peace and security context and in the national security context.