Contents

Foreword by the Prime Minister 6

Chapter 1. Our Vision, Values and Approach 10

Our vision 10

Our values 11

Our approach 11

This document 13

Chapter 2. The UK: Strong, Influential, Global 14

The UK: strong, influential, global 14

Chapter 3. The National Security Context 16

The changing national security context and future implications 16

Domestic and global security challenges 16

The resurgence of state-based threats 19

The role of technology 20

The rules-based international order 21

Continuing risks 21

Chapter 4. Protect Our People 24

Overview 24

A. Protecting the UK, Overseas Territories and British nationals overseas 24

B. Our Armed Forces 28

C. The nuclear deterrent 35

D. Combating extremism and terrorism 38

E. Cyber 41

F. Serious and organised crime 43

G. Crisis response and resilience 44

Chapter 5. Project Our Global Influence 48

Overview 48

A. Global influence 48

B. Allies, partners and global engagement 51

C. Strengthening the rules-based international order and its institutions 61

D. Tackling conflict and building stability overseas 64

Chapter 6. Promote Our Prosperity 70

Overview 70

A. Economic security and opportunity 70

B. Innovation 74

C. The defence and security industries and skills 76

Chapter 7. Implementation and Reform 82

Implementation and reform 82

Annex A. Summary of the National Security Risk Assessment 2015 86

National Security Risk Assessment 2015 86

Annex B. Glossary 90