Overview

The global conflicts of the 20^th century have given way to the asymmetry of terrorism in several parts of the world.  World peace and national security are threatened less by mega-powers and more by extremists without a homeland who may strike anywhere.  Some countries are currently more immune to terrorism than others, but cannot be complacent.  On a less violent scale, but potentially with dire economic consequences, is mass economic migration.  National security and intelligence is now everybody’s business.

Rationale

By looking at examples from around the world of how different countries have approached the management of national security and intelligence, we can better understand any shortcomings in our own provisions.  The mistakes and successes that other states have had in gathering intelligence, counter-terrorism and border controls provide valuable lessons for all of us.

For Whom?

Politicians, particularly members of security and intelligence committees, civil servants and public officers supporting the security and intelligence functions of governments, legal practitioners, and all public servants and private individuals who would benefit from an overview of security issues and how different countries deal with them.

Key coverage / learning points

• The US system – how the FBI, CIA and other agencies work together
• The intelligence-gathering system
• The role of the police
• MI5 and counter-terrorism
• Human rights and national security
• Security and the citizen
• Money laundering
• Data protection
• Border control
• International security conventions

Objective / benefits

After attending the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the aims, objectives and functionality of security and intelligence agencies
• Appreciate various security and intelligence frameworks in major jurisdictions
• Enhance their capability for comparison and identification of suitable security and intelligence frameworks
• Identify the major security and intelligence apparatus and agencies and their main powers and functions
• Understand and appreciate the role of the Civil Service, Elected Members and Agencies in the security and intelligence function
• Understand policies and actions of the security and intelligence community to the current threats to institutional stability in the world today.