International Security
Military Diplomacy & Disaster Relief
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The book At Risk: Natural Hazards, People’s Vulnerability, and Disasters by Blaikie et al. (2003) critically examines the concept of disasters, challenging the traditional perspective that views them solely as natural phenomena. Instead,…
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The document “Disaster Relief Operations Overseas: The Military Contribution” (JDP 3-52) outlines the UK’s framework and strategies for overseas disaster relief, detailing the roles, responsibilities, and collaborative efforts required for the military’s effective…
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The book, Climate Security and the Military: Concepts, Strategies, and Partnerships, edited by Georg Frerks, Rinze Geertsma, Jeroen Klomp, and Tom Middendorp, explores the critical intersection between climate change, security, and military operations.…
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On-Site Coordination in Dutch Military Disaster Relief Operations, 1953-2017 1. Introduction Natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes, often demand rapid and effective response mechanisms to mitigate loss of life and property…
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I am Rick Krosenbrink
After working for 16 years in operational security organizations, I now want to contribute to science as security advisor and researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology. My research focuses on international security and military diplomacy in the context of disaster relief.