Study how governments define defence responsibilities and coordinate security policy. Examine strategy documents, consultation and institutional mandates.

Learning outcomes

  • Compare defence-policy priorities and mandates.
  • Analyse coordination gaps using public documentation.
  • Draft a reasoned civilian policy recommendation.

Main topics

  • Policy formulation
  • Institutional mandates
  • Interagency coordination
  • Policy review

Practical task

Prepare a policy options note on coordination between civilian ministries and defence institutions.

Assessment

Options note and an oral justification.