In the Common Defense
National Security Law for Perilous Times

This book, first published in 2007, focuses on the law involved with national security and defense.

James E. Baker (Author)

9781107638914, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 30 January 2014

420 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm, 0.56 kg

"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

The United States faces the realistic and indefinite threat of terrorist attack with nuclear weapons. Whether the United States is successful in preventing such an attack will depend on whether we effectively wield the instruments of security. It will also depend on whether we effectively manage national security processes and apply the law in a manner that both enhances security and upholds our core values. As a result, lawyers, not just presidents, generals, and spies, will decide the outcome of this conflict. This book, first published in 2007, is essential for anyone wanting an understanding of national security law and process. The book includes chapters on constitutional law, the use of force, and homeland security, presented in the context of today's threats and as applied to issues like rendition and electronic surveillance.

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.

Subject Areas: Terrorism law [LNFV], Comparative law [LAM], Politics & government [JP]