September 2009
Resilience: A Tool for Preparing and Managing Emergencies
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This paper argues that in recent years, the concept of resilience has gained traction. Its application has expanded significantly from physical and technical systems to the organizational, social, and economic spheres. The authors find that increasing global complexity, transnational risks, and unpredictability have created an environment where ensuring security is more difficult. They conclude that resilience offers the guiding principles and modern framework to manage today's uncertain environment and can be used as a tool to strengthen emergency preparedness efforts.
© 2009 Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
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Elgin M. Brunner, Jennifer Giroux
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