Bruneau Laurette discusses new books on national security and modern governance, moving from activism to analysis

These works explore national security, strategic intelligence, modern governance, state resilience, and threats from international organized crime. Laurette views this shift as a continuation of his work, aiming to understand mechanisms and propose solutions rather than just highlighting systemic flaws. He explains that activism was a means to draw attention to dysfunctions, and he now seeks to contribute through constructive methods, patience, dialogue, and long-term vision.

Laurette emphasizes that security encompasses institutional stability, economic resilience, cybersecurity, disaster management, strategic intelligence, and social cohesion, advocating for proactive anticipation over reactive crisis management. He wrote the book during a challenging period while his partner, Dominique, battled breast cancer, noting her courage and resilience influenced his work. Laurette addresses the balance between state protection and individual liberties, asserting that security is legitimate only when it protects citizens, not when it becomes a tool for political control.

He also discusses rebuilding trust in institutions, which he believes is built on consistency between words and actions, transparency, and the equitable application of rules. Laurette clarifies that his past criticisms targeted in