"National security" refers to the efforts and measures taken by a country to protect itself and its citizens from threats and dangers, both internal and external. It includes safeguarding the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and well-being of the nation, as well as defending against attacks, terrorism, espionage, and other risks that may pose harm to the country's stability and interests.
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According to one estimate, one third of major university faculty research has been supported by
national security agencies since 1945.
That a presidential
national security adviser might have sold his influence to a foreign government so quickly and cheaply is a very big deal.
It is one key change in guidelines stemming from controversial federal investigations that resulted in efforts by prosecutors to obtain journalist records about reporting
on national security issues.
Its closure to the public will end much of the access that climate scientists had to its data, leaving me to wonder if such information was becoming too sensitive
for national security reasons.
It seems like every time I ask someone about «how» to get my sauces bottled, everybody acts like it's some kind of
national security issue.
The legislation was endorsed by the community solar industry as well
as national security leaders, faith communities, clean energy and public health advocates.
And the company's bid to supply telecom networking gear has in the past been hampered
by national security concerns.
During his time in the military he repeatedly encountered references to climate change as «the greatest
national security threat of the twenty - first century».
The Republican incumbent then pointed to his experience in dealing
with national security issues and emphasized that he made the issue a high priority during his campaign.
It is in our national interest to take a balanced approach to immigration that protects
national security interests and advances our scientific leadership.
«This component is definitely the most important aspect of my job because, ultimately, I am hand - selecting the people that will help
protect national security,» he says.
First is that it is highly unlikely that climate warming, alone, will have substantial direct effects on hot wars and other
national security risks.
As the parliamentary season starts, I have begun working up more detailed thinking on bill C - 59, the government's massive
national security law overhaul.
The debate on talking to terrorists comes as the government prepares this week to unveil its
new national security strategy.
Further, the new
national security review process has introduced another opaque, time - consuming step that potential investors must endure.
He still acts for government departments and agencies in serious injury claims, public inquiries and cases
involving national security.
We have now reached a pivotal moment where advances in technology are creating new ways to improve energy security,
strengthen national security, and protect the environment.
To be sure, some experts say that as more women run for office and assume leadership roles in areas related to foreign policy, the gender gap
over national security has diminished.
The president has direct authority to block a merger with foreign companies that
pose national security concerns.
He said using renewables would also
improve national security, as the country «will be more independent of imports of key energy requirements».
I also understand that American companies would like to be able to assure foreign potential customers that their data will not be subject to inspection by
American national security or police forces.
Whether used for package delivery,
national security purposes, medical need, or a multitude of other concepts, only time will tell.
They extend to urgent
national security problems at a time when many experts predict that biological weapons will inevitably be used again.
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