Civil Defense

Australia
commentary
The Definition of Mobilisation
Joanne Nicholson, Marigold Black, Peter Dortmans
Oct 21, 2021
The Strategist
In Australia, the prevailing view of mobilisation is that it is an activity associated with going to war. But it should also include preparing for, and where possible, preventing a range of potential hazards, as well as supporting subsequent recovery efforts.
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Civil-Military Relations
commentary
Japanese Public Needs to Know SDF to Appreciate It
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Feb 19, 2021
Stars and Stripes
Although Japan does not call the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) a military, externally it is widely respected as a modern armed force fielding advanced defense capabilities. Given the threats facing Japan, it may benefit the Japanese public to better understand the value of the SDF as an armed force and the military cooperation that takes place with the United States.
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Norway
commentary
How Norway's Allies View Its Defense Challenges and Opportunities
Stephen J. Flanagan, James Black
Apr 16, 2020
Defense News
Norway's Ministry of Defence will shortly publish its next Long Term Plan, which outlines how the Armed Forces, in tandem with other elements of government and society, can best address the threats to Norway. Other countries can learn from how Norway chooses to tackle emerging challenges, and can benefit from its lessons learned.
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Japan
commentary
Japan's Invisible Hand
Jeffrey W. Hornung
Oct 10, 2018
The Japan Times
Shinzo Abe has cemented his position as Japan's prime minister for the next three years. Now he is expected to make a concerted push for revising the Constitution, which has not been amended since 1947. But the Japanese public is not convinced of the need to revise the Constitution, making his efforts likely to fail.
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France
commentary
Vive France's Defense of Its Jewish Citizens
Michael Shurkin
Feb 13, 2015
U.S. News & World Report
France is not the problem when it comes to defending Jewish lives and Jewish rights. With a few exceptions, the French state and nation have been stalwart on these issues, if only because the French government has understood that those who strike at Jews usually are striking at values dear to France.
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Terrorism Threat Assessment
commentary
Crowd-sourcing Our Security
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins
May 13, 2013
The RAND Blog and GlobalSecurity.org
Involvement can transform members of the public from helpless bystanders into active participants in their own defense, thereby reducing fear and alarm, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.
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The Definition of Mobilisation

Japanese Public Needs to Know SDF to Appreciate It

How Norway's Allies View Its Defense Challenges and Opportunities

Japan's Invisible Hand

Vive France's Defense of Its Jewish Citizens

Crowd-sourcing Our Security

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