Security in an Independent Scotland
The security we need are internal policing, border, maritime and cyber security
What defence and security forces will Scotland need?
People want to know how the national security and defence of Scotland will be maintained.
Defence and security requirements for an Independent Scotland
Scotland will need its own cyber, coastal and maritime security organisations. It will not need or want nuclear weapons.
What defence and security forces will Scotland need?
Defence forces will need to be established to protect Scotland's borders, both land and sea. Security organisations will need to be strengthened.
An independent Scotland is the key to a nuclear weapon free world
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Scotland can be on the right side of history. We can ensure that these morally bankrupt weapons owned by the UK government are removed and destroyed once and for all.
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SCOTLAND'S SECURITY
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2020
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Cyber security issues are clearly emerging as a priority.
Coastal protection is a high priority for Scotland It has been neglected and requires an increase in off-shore patrol vessels and personnel.
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What would an independent Scotland’s defence and security priorities be?
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2020
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The questions that would face an independent Scotland in the area of defence and security are political ones, rather than whether Scotland has the long-term capacity to defend its citizens or its immediate strategic neighbourhood.
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Towards a Defence & Security strategy for an independent Scotland
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December 2017
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This paper is intended to provide an overview of the following aspects of a Scottish Defence & Security Strategy:
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In Defence of Scotland
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Joint production by Gallus Events and Independence Live. A video conference discussing the defence of Scotland.
Contributions from Scottish military veterans. Discussion on what a Scottish defence force would look like, NATO membership, and the Trident missles based on the clyde
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