CONSIDERATIONS ON THE RELATION BETWEEN VALUES AND SECURITY CULTURE
CONSIDERATIONS ON THE RELATION BETWEEN VALUES AND SECURITY CULTURE

Summary/Abstract: This article investigates the relationship between values and security culture, therefore we shall analyse the manner in which social values such as equality, liberty, solidarity, tolerance, difference, diversity or justice are reflected by the concept of security culture. Additionally, we shall approach some controversial aspects, like the overlap between diplomatic culture, political culture, strategic culture and security culture, in an attempt to highlight the fine distinctions among them. Our final purpose is to draw attention to the deeply ingrained national perceptions which exert a powerful influence on the way regional security strategies are designed. We shall argue that leaders and policy-makers must be aware of cultural differences and take them into account if they aim at building a realistic and viable security culture that could ensure better safety for all citizens.

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