The Iraqi National Security Council (INSC) () is the body in charge of coordinating

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and

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strategy. It was established in 2004. It is also analogous to the Revolutionary Command Council that existed up until 2003.

Council powers

* Consideration of policies on the security and integrity of the Union, including draft legislation to ensure the achievement of the National Security Strategy. * Directing the various state agencies to develop their strategies in the interest of national security. * Establish the necessary mechanisms and procedures for coordination between the various state agencies to achieve national security. * Work to strengthen the capacity of the state agencies in the face of crises and disasters and ensure the proper management in case of occurrence. * Supervising the preparation of the strategic plan for national security and its adoption in order to ensure and achieve effective response to threats to national security. * Supervise the development of a unified information base on the sources of threats, risks and challenges that can face the state. * To give an opinion on the draft conventions and treaties relating to national security before issuing them. * Proposing the declaration of martial law and general mobilization.

Membership

The INSC is currently chaired by

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(who is also

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References

External links

Official Site
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