Author: Fred Schreier / Publishing Institution: Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) / Publication Year: within 25 Years / Topic: Security

Author:: Theodor H. Winkler, Fred Schreier, and Barbara Weekes
Publication Date:: 01-2015
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Abstract:: The open Internet has been a boon for humanity. It has not only allowed scientists, companies and entities of all sorts to become more effective and efficient. It has also enabled an unprecedented exchange of ideas, information, and culture amongst previously unconnected individuals and groups. It has completely revolutionized on a global scale how we do business, interact and communicate.
Topic:: Security, Intelligence, Science and Technology, and Communications
Political Geography:: Geneva

Author:: Theodor H. Winkler, Fred Schreier, and Benjamin S. Buckland
Publication Date:: 01-2015
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Abstract:: Cyber security encompasses borderless challenges, while responses remain overwhelmingly national in scope and even these are insufficient. There are enormous gaps in both our understanding of the issue, as well as in the technical and governance capabilities required to confront it. Furthermore, democratic governance concerns – particularly regarding control, oversight and transparency – have been almost entirely absent from the debate. These concerns are exacerbated by the enormous role played by private actors (both alone and in cooperation with governments) in online security of all types. Given the pace at which states and private companies are reinforcing online security and preparing for cyber war, addressing democratic governance concerns has never been more pressing. They are the primary subject of this paper.
Topic:: Security, Intelligence, Science and Technology, and Governance
Political Geography:: Geneva

Author:: Fred Schreier
Publication Date:: 01-2009
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Abstract:: This paper discusses the role of intelligence, intelligence services and intelligenceled operations as crucial components of the efforts to counter the new risks, dangers and threats to states and their population.
Topic:: Security, Cold War, Intelligence, and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Political Geography:: Eastern Europe and United Nations

Author:: Fred Schreier and Marina Caparini
Publication Date:: 03-2005
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF)
Abstract:: The emergence and rapid growth of private military companies (PMCs) and private security companies (PSCs) in the 1990s followed from the downsizing of the armed forces in the aftermath of the Cold War and the development of many new conflicts which increased demand for military manpower and expertise. The redefinition of security strategies and the restructuring of armed forces by Western governments resulted in the elimination of non-core activities from the functions of many armed forces. These have increasingly been filled through various forms of alternative service delivery, in particular being outsourced to PMCs and PSCs.
Topic:: Security, Arms Control and Proliferation, Civil Society, and Cold War

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