Strategic Assessment

On September 16, 2007, the government decided to authorize the minister of defense to establish a start-up team for a National Emergency Authority (NEA) at the Ministry of Defense, and to this end approved an additional six positions over the current limit. Within ninety days the minister of defense is to submit to the government a proposal concerning the nature of the Authority, based on the recommendations of the start-up team. The proposal will include the new authority’s structure, functions, jurisdiction, and required operating budget, as well as other matters concerning its activity.