National Security Law Resources

"National security — A collective term encompassing both national defense and foreign relations of the United States with the purpose of gaining: a. A military or defense advantage over any foreign nation or group of nations; b. A favorable foreign relations position; or c. A defense posture capable of successfully resisting hostile or destructive action from within or without, overt or covert."

"Homeland security — A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies that occur."

(Source: DOD [Department of Defense] Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)

To find additional related resources, view one or more of the following guides:

• National Security Law Research Guide (PDF)
• Legislative History Resources
• Presidential Documents
• Treaties and International Agreements
• U.S. Intelligence Law
• Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)

Search by Call # Range in the library catalog, JACOB:

• KF4651, KF4850-4856, KF7201-7755

Search by Related Subject Headings:

• National Security
• National Security -- Law & Legislation -- United States
• National Security -- Law & Legislation -- United States -- Periodicals
• National Security -- United States
• Security -- International
• Terrorism -- United States
• United States Defenses