In the Common Defense: National Security Law for Perilous Times

ISBN-13: 9780521877633 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 420 str.

James E Baker

Opis

The threat of terrorism places U.S. national security police at the crossroads of security and liberty. This book focuses on the legal issues surrounding the war on terror. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants an honest review of the law and an accessible understanding of how law relates to U.S. national security. This is also a book about national security government and why it is dependent on good process and the moral integrity of those who wield its power. This is at heart a book about the process and practice of government and what we should mean when we refer to "good government."

Recenzje

"National security law and process matter. Indeed, they are central to effective foreign policy. This superb overview of these critical issues is must reading for all concerned with American leadership in a dangerous world."
John Norton Moore, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for National Security Law, University of Virginia; former four term Chairman of the American Bar Association Standing Committee on National Security Law

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Perilous times - describing the threat; 2. The meaning of national security; 3. The role of national security law; 4. Constitutional law; 5. Electronic surveillance: law applied; 6. National security process; 7. Intelligence; 8. The use of military force; 9. Homeland security; 10. The national security lawyer; Glossary; Attachments.