Governments are often confronted with crises beyond their control. This book examines the relationship between policy advisory experts and political decision-makers in these critical moments, offering fresh insights into how power and expertise intersect.

Peter Aagaard is Associate Professor of Politics and Public Administration in the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University.

Marleen Easton is Professor Professor of Governance of Security in the Department of Public Governance and Management at Ghent University and Adjunct Professor in the Griffith Criminology Institute at Griffith University.

Brian W. Head is Professor of Public Policy in the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland.