Democratic Control of Intelligence Services: Containing Rogue Elephants

Born, H. and Caparini, M. (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0754642739 / ISBN 13: 9780754642732

Published by Ashgate, 2007

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,700grams, ISBN:9780754642732.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Democratic Control of Intelligence Services: Containing Rogue Elephants
• Publisher: Ashgate
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754642739
• ISBN 13: 9780754642732
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 700 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political Science

About this title

Synopsis

The events of September 11, 2001 sharply revived governmental and societal anxieties in many democratic countries concerning the threats posed by terrorism, organized crime, the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction, and other complex security threats. In many countries, public discourse of subjects traditionally considered part of social policy, such as immigration and asylum, have been securitized, while intelligence services have been granted greater resources and expanded powers. This comprehensive volume discusses the various challenges of establishing and maintaining accountable and democratically controlled intelligence services, drawing both from states with well-established democratic systems and those emerging from authoritarian systems and in transition towards democracy. It adopts a multidisciplinary and comparative approach, identifying good practices to make security services accountable to society and its democratic representatives. The volume will engage both academics and practitioners in the discussion of how to anchor these vital yet inherently difficult to control institutions within a firmly democratic framework. As such, it has clear relevance for these concerned with the control and oversight of intelligence and security issues in many countries.

About the Author

Hans Born is Coordinator of the Working Group on Parliamentary Control of Armed Forces(PCAF), at DCAF, Switzerland. Marina Caparini is Coordinator of the Working Group on Internal Security and Civil Society at DCAF, Switzerland.