"Three distinguished experts, each well known in the international community of national security scholars, bring together in one volume the rich experience of three decades of experimentation in intelligence accountability. Using a structured approach, they examine the strengths and weaknesses of the intelligence systems of Argentina, Canada, Germany, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States."--Jacket
Focusing on the complexities of creating accountable intelligence services, this volume explores the experiences of both established democracies and nations transitioning from authoritarianism. It examines the unique challenges these countries face in ensuring democratic control and accountability, providing valuable insights into the intersection of governance and intelligence in diverse political contexts.
1. Evolving security concepts and actors: a challenge faced by parliaments. 2. Oversight of national security policy. 3. The main operational components of the security sector. 4. National security under parliamentary scrutiny: conditions and mechanisms.