ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the core ideas, practices and broader political implications of the rise of resilience in the fields of national security and defense. Initially, there is a brief review of recent approaches to contextualizing the rise of resilience; both historically and politically. This is followed by a further unpacking of key aspects of resilience as a governance approach. These initial discussions provide context for further exploration of some key areas of policy in which resilience approaches are impacting upon national security and defense. Finally, a number of questions are outlined, which might serve as takeoff points for further discussion and research on this topic.
