Securing the State - Hardcover

David Omand

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1849040788 ISBN 13: 9781849040785

Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Sir David Omand served as Intelligence and Security Coordinator in the Cabinet Office from 2002-2005, coordinating counterterrorism strategy. He draws on historical examples to argue for a new outlook on the relationship between security and intelligence--one that respects human rights and avoids the pitfalls of flawed information.

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About the Author

David Omand is a former intelligence and security coordinator of the Cabinet Office for the Government of the United Kingdom. He has also served as a member of the Joint Intelligence Committee and as permanent secretary of the Home Office and Cabinet Office. He has been a director of the UK's Government Communications Headquarters and deputy under secretary of state for defense policy. He is now a visiting professor in the War Studies Department of King's College London and an honorary fellow of Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge.

Review

A timely book... Sir David's practical knowledge, common sense and decency shine through.

(The Economist)

An impressive exposition of the intelligence process.

(Mahan Abedin Asia Times)

Brilliantly insightful and authoritative.... [] is one of the most important studies on the role intelligence services play in crafting successful counterterrorism measures by governments.

(Joshua Sinai The Washington Times)

Destined to become a classic text with important lessons likely to be validfor generations to come.

(Nigel Inkster Survival)

A timely book.

(Richard J. Aldrich Times Literary Supplement)

A thought-provoking look at intelligence community challenges.

(Mario A. Possamai Security Management)

Edition details

• Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849040788
• ISBN 13: 9781849040785
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288