Terrorism Crisis/Threat Management Structure By National Security Council (Nsc): Level of Involvement, Agency Coordination, State Alignment and Domestic Political Influence

Terrorism crises/threats has struck many foreign countries, as well Malaysia. Fortunately, these incidents have been few domestically, yet security officers and others lost their lives the safety of people placed in jeopardy. Dealing with terrorism crisis/threat falls within purview National Security Council (NSC) other agencies on a collaborative basis. The NSC employs various strategies to address this matter, but its roles functions can be unclear. To provide evidence that is viable primary agency for handling national issues, article analyses range engagement coordinating action taken regarding conjunction coordination alongside agencies, including productivity relation State alignments. This additionally explores impingement management structure effects domestic politics it. Qualitative analytical methods are employed by when referencing secondary sources include official reports, academic journals, online news, senior government interviews. Analysis results revealed “reactive” involvement during early 1970s, eventually progressed toward “proactive” approach from 1980s onward; furthermore, active due collaboration through JKKN, effective alignment occurred. ESSCOM established prompted enact Directive No. 18 22. Domestic political interference however affected establishment new laws caused extended negotiations. Notwithstanding, strengthened international relations led discovery incidents.