
Is Everything a Matter of National Security?
Net Assessment
Navigating National Security Priorities
This chapter explores the complexities and challenges of prioritizing national security threats, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the pressure political leaders face to address urgent issues over those that are equally important, the concept of threat inflation, and the difficulties in implementing systematic changes to better categorize and rank security concerns. The conversation further highlights the impact of human nature and political sensitivities on decision-making, illustrating the delicate balance between perceived threats and strategic resource allocation.
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