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International Security
In
a highly competitive world of rapid changes
security is becoming a hot topic of growing
importance. Developing efficient security
patterns is a prerequisite for the prosperity
and well-being of nations of limited resources
and technology. Thus, the Institute aims at
initiating and sponsoring specialized research
in the field of security.
The Arab Institute for Security Studies strongly
believes that security is not strictly a
military issue but rather a comprehensive term
which necessarily have to deal with water,
environment, refugees, disarmament among other
issues. Thus, Security is multidisciplinary
issue which should involve the widest spectrum
of individuals and benefit from the contribution
of all sectors in society.
The Center holds an annual inter-regional
conference in Amman that addresses "Security
Concerns in the Middle East", where a
multi-disciplinary group of experts meet to shed
light on various aspects of regional security in
the Middle East in addition to viewing and
comparing security models and arrangements
elsewhere in the world. Outcomes of such
meetings are delivered to authorities and
decision makers in Jordan and the region.
The Institute examines other aspects of security
including:
I- Foreign Policy Analysis
The Institute sponsors a "National Committee for
Foreign Policy". The committee observes
developments on the local, regional and
International scenes and analyses possible
impacts on the region.
II- Environmental Security
NBC security represent one of the Institute
priorities (nuclear, biological and chemical
materials). The Institute is under obligation to
improve practices relating to NBC management at
facilities dealing with such materials
(including other categories of hazardous
materials as well as hazardous waste). Work
includes provision of feasible solutions as well
as developing contingency plans, thus protecting
citizens health and environment. Recently, the
Institute was successful in establishing the
"Commission for monitoring biological and
chemical hazards in Iraq". The Institute possess
technical and monitoring capabilities including
radioactive monitoring facilities and
specialized chemical analysis laboratories.
III- Biosecurity
Biosecurity represent another area of interest
and falls within the mandate of our Institute.
Of particular interest is the status of
biological weapons and the development of
biological warfare capabilities. On the
practical level, the Institute is active in
developing guidelines and procedures for
organizations dealing with biological agents (as
well as chemical agents). Additionally, the
Institute cover other areas pertaining to
disease surveillance, infection control … etc.
IV- Disaster Management and Risk Reduction
The Institute supports the establishment of a
"Regional network for Disaster Management and
Risk Reduction". The Network is a joint
initiative lead by the our Institute in
cooperation with a number of International
agencies. It is entrusted to develop disaster
management capabilities, introduce risk
reduction practices and facilitate the adoption
of new technologies. Additionally, the Network
is engaged in the following tracks:
A- Developing a regional policy on Disaster
Management and Risk Reduction
B- Promoting regional research and developing
country reports on preparedness of countries to
disasters (natural and man made).
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