Toward a Freer, More Secure Nation – Interview with a DHS Civil Rights Official
The American public is intensely aware of the potential conflict between security and individual privacy and civil rights. Edward…
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Intelligence in the Digital Age: Authorizing NSA Espionage
It is only recently that the public has become aware of the federal government’s vast intelligence gathering capabilities. The National…
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With all the discussion about the NSA’s digital surveillance activities, the “Big Brother” analogy is becoming as trite as it…
Guarding Against the Biological Threat: BioWatch Gen 3
As reported in the previous post on guarding against the biological threat, D2P could eventually become an important tool in…
Guarding Against the Biological Threat: D2P
In his 2003 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush announced the creation of BioWatch, “the nation’s first…
Is Al Qaeda in Yemen Becoming More Dangerous?
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Entering the Era of Homegrown Violent Extremism: Interview with Erroll Southers
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TSA’s Notice to Fliers About Ramadan
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