The Evolution of Homeland and Civil Security Policies around the World: Values and Resilience

The field of homeland and civil security has undergone significant evolution since its inception as a predominantly North American concept post-9/11. Initially rooted in the United States, the idea of homeland security has gradually permeated global borders, influencing policy frameworks across diverse cultures and political systems. Concurrently, the concept of civil security has emerged, particularly in European and Commonwealth nations, either as a complementary or contrasting approach to homeland security. This global dissemination has led to an intricate web of policies increasingly intertwined with human security and resilience. Despite these advancements, there remain critical gaps in understanding how these policies are adapted across different regions and political cultures, the extent to which global values are shared, and how conflicts in priorities and values are navigated to achieve democratic and citizen-centric security solutions. The ongoing debate centers around balancing liberty and security, addressing public opinion, and ensuring that security measures are resilient and aligned with societal values.

This research topic aims to explore the adaptation and application of homeland and civil security policies across various regions and political cultures. It seeks to understand the extent to which shared global values influence these policies and how conflicts in priorities and values are resolved to achieve democratic and citizen-owned security solutions. The research will address questions related to the all-hazards and whole-community spectrum, the liberty-security continuum, and public opinion on these policies. It will also examine comparative studies on how knowledge, normative values, and cultural symbols inform the evolution of homeland and civil security.

To gather further insights in the global adaptation and application of homeland and civil security policies, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Comparative analysis of homeland and civil security policies across different political systems.
• Examination of the liberty-security continuum and its impact on policy development.
• Public opinion and its influence on homeland and civil security strategies.
• Case studies on cultural and national responses to global risks, including pandemics and climate change.
• Theoretical and conceptual analyses of security policy evolution.
• Empirical policy analysis and foresight-oriented studies on future security challenges.
• Exploration of democratic approaches to achieving resilient societies and infrastructures

Keywords: Civil Security, Policies, security, human security, resilience, risk, crisis management, security culture, homeland security

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