General Intelligence and Security Service
Mission
Mission
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The AIVD focuses mostly on domestic non\-military threats to Dutch [national security](/wiki/National_security "National security"), whereas the [Military Intelligence and Security Service](/wiki/Dutch_Military_Intelligence_and_Security_Service "Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service") (MIVD) focuses on international threats, specifically military and government\-sponsored threats such as espionage. The AIVD is charged with collecting intelligence and assisting in combating domestic and foreign threats to national security.


What are some possible consequences of not combating foreign threats to national security?