National Security

Definitions

National Definitions

Australia

Australia’s defence, security, international relations or law enforcement interests.

Netherlands

De nationale veiligheid is in het geding als vitale belangen van onze staat en/of onze samenleving zodanig bedreigd worden dat sprake is van – potentiële – maatschappelijke ontwrichting.
(The national security is threatened when vital interest of the Dutch State and/or Dutch society is hampered in a way that it potentially causes societal disruption).

Nationale veiligheid omvat zowel aantasting van de veiligheid door opzettelijk menselijk handelen (security) als aantasting door rampen, systeem- of procesfouten, menselijk falen of natuurlijke anomalieën zoals extreem weer (safety).

Philippines

Our national security is a state or condition where our most cherished values and beliefs, our democratic way of life, our institutions of governance and our unity, welfare and well-being as a nation and people are permanently protected and continuously enhanced.

Discussion Topic

This is a discussion on the various definitions listed above.

See also

• ECI
• European Critical Infrastructure

References

• Reference 1.