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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series: Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Master's Thesis Series interview, Stephen Felty discusses his thesis, 'Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine.' Intergroup dynamics have been a central vector in long-lasting identity conflicts around the globe. In Israel/Palestine, the conflict has not been reduced to the same level of sustained peace as it has in other countries. The conflicting groups often get involved in increasingly destructive forms of reciprocating violence, which fuels narratives that lead to further cycles of violence. This thesis examines whether social identity theory is a useful framework for understanding the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and discusses what role the United States plays in mitigating this conflict." The duration of this video is 11 minutes and 11 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=825217].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Felty, Stephen M.
2019-05-14
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Social Identity Theory and Intergroup Conflict in Israel/Palestine
From the Thesis Abstract: "Intergroup dynamics have been a central vector in long-lasting identity conflicts around the globe. In Israel-Palestine, the conflict has not been reduced to the same level of sustained peace as it has in other countries. The conflicting groups often get involved in increasingly destructive forms of reciprocating violence, which fuels narratives that lead to further cycles of violence. This thesis examines whether social identity theory is a useful framework for understanding this conflict. The thesis finds that both Israeli and Palestinian group behaviors can be better understood using the framework of social identity theory. It finds that both sides view each other through a lens of in- and out-group dynamics that rationalizes moves by the in-group and demonizes actions by the out-group. Israelis see things through the lens of a Westphalian nation-state, and Palestinian groups see themselves as liberation movements. Both sides of this conflict have extensive patronage lines to other nations, react to provocations to restore a sense of lost honor, respond to challenges with escalating levels of violence, and contest the same set of limited goods. The fact that the United States has a history of providing Israel with aid has had negative consequences for the former state with much of the Arab and Muslim communities. Terrorists use this assistance as part of their narratives against the United States. Consequently, the United States may have to rebalance its aid to the region." An 11 minute, 11 second interview on this thesis is also available at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=866919].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.); Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Felty, Stephen M.
2019-03
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Cybercrime Response Capabilities and Capacity: An Evaluation of Local Law Enforcement's Response to a Complex Problem
From the Thesis Abstract: "Local law enforcement is expected to respond to cybercrimes by having the appropriate level of capabilities and capacity for highly technical and complex investigative activities. Having the specialized resources necessary to have this type of investigative capabilities and capacity presents significant challenges for local law enforcement agencies regardless of size. Small and midsize agencies face even greater challenges based on a lack of necessary resources, ranging from trained personnel to funding. Adding to the list challenges is a lack of standardization, policies, and protocols to provide guidance to agencies looking for strategies to address the need for cybercrime investigative capabilities and capacity. This thesis examined different models being used by local law enforcement agencies of all sizes to address the need for cybercrime investigative capabilities and capacity and lumped them into three models: internal resources, conventional task forces, and hybrid task forces. Using strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis, the three models were examined. The findings revealed commonalities and differences between the models, highlighting potential pros and cons for each. Recommendations were made for local law enforcement decision makers to consider when developing policies and protocols around their need for cybercrime investigative capabilities and capacity." An 18 minute and 22 second interview on this thesis is also available at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=866873].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.); Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Monaghan, Ryan M.
2020-12
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FICEMS Strategic Plan [April 2021]
From the Preface: "This strategic plan was developed by the Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) to guide its efforts to support and advance emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 services in the Nation over the next five years (2021-2025). The content was developed through a collaborative process involving FICEMS members, its Technical Working Group, and other Federal and national association stakeholders with knowledge of FICEMS operations and the missions of the EMS and 911 systems. The strategic planning effort was funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Administration. The strategic planning process benefitted from those who attended working meetings to develop goals and objectives as well as those who provided comments and feedback on the plan. The strategic planning process was also informed by input from those who participated in FICEMS and National EMS Advisory Council meetings in 2019 and 2020."
Federal Interagency Committee on EMS
2021-04
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 986, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017
From the Document: "H.R. 986 would add tribes to the list of entities that are excluded from the definition of 'employer' for purposes of the National Labor Relations Act. Through the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the National Labor Relations Act protects the rights of most private-sector employees to form a union and to bargain collectively. Adding tribes to the list of excluded employers would treat them similarly to state and local governments. Currently, the NLRB generally asserts jurisdiction over the commercial enterprises owned and operated by Indian tribes, even if they are located on a tribal reservation. However, the NLRB does not assert jurisdiction over tribal enterprises that carry out traditional tribal or governmental functions. Enacting H.R. 986 would not significantly affect the workload of the NLRB and thus would have no effect on the federal budget. Because enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply. CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that enacting H.R. 986 would not increase net direct spending or on-budget deficits in any of the four consecutive 10-year periods beginning in 2028."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2017-07-21
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National Interagency Mobilization Guide: [March 2022]
From the Document: "Attached is the 2022 National Interagency Mobilization Guide. This Guide is written to reflect the interagency needs of the user and formatted to accept local inserts. [...] The National Interagency Mobilization Guide establishes the standards for mobilization and demobilization of resources in response to wildland fire and all-hazard events. It is the foundational document instituting overarching processes for total mobility of resources."
National Interagency Fire Center (U.S.)
2022-03-01
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21st Century Crime: How Malicious Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Homeland Security
From the Thesis Abstract: "Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of research with the potential to radically change society's use of information technology, particularly how personal information will be interconnected and how private lives will be accessible to cybercriminals. Criminals, motivated by profit, are likely to adapt future AI software systems to their operations, further complicating present-day cybercrime investigations. This thesis examines how transnational criminal organizations and cybercriminals may leverage developing AI technology to conduct more sophisticated criminal activities and what steps the homeland security enterprise should take to prepare. Through a future scenario methodology, four scenarios were developed to project how cybercriminals might use AI systems and what should be done now to protect the United States from the malicious use of AI. This thesis recommends that homeland security officials expand outreach initiatives among private industry and academia that are developing AI systems to understand the dual-use implications of emerging AI technology and to provide public security perspectives to AI research entities. Finally, this thesis recommends that federal agencies develop specific initiatives--aligning with existing national cyber and AI strategies--that confront the potential challenge of future, AI-enabled cybercrime." A 17 minute, 15 second interview on this thesis is also available at the following link: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=866924].
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.); Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Peters, Kevin M.
2019-03
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Unresolved Cases: A Review of Protocols and Resources for Supporting Investigations Involving American Indians and Alaska Natives
From the Document: "Unresolved (or cold) cases--homicides and sexual assaults, long-term missing persons cases, and unidentified human remains--are an ongoing source of trauma to victims and survivors of violent crime. They also pose a challenge for law enforcement, whose resources of time, money, and expertise must often be directed to newer cases. In American Indian and Alaska Native communities, these adverse effects are magnified by existing challenges--lack of law enforcement resources and victim and survivor services, and high rates of violent crime. The Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons movement, a grassroots effort to draw attention and resources to violent crimes and disappearances in Indian Country, has led to a renewed focus on reinvestigating unresolved cases. This publication draws together best practices and resources for local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies reviewing and investigating unresolved cases, including sections on developing protocols, state and federal databases, DNA [Deoxyribonucleic Acid] typing, fingerprint evidence, and forensic dentistry."
United States. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
Budowle, Bruce, 1953-; Lindsey, Jeffrey T.; Spamer, B.J.
2022
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Nisei Spirit: The Cultural Identity of the 442nd RCT
From the Document: "David Bonner's Nisei Spirit monograph is a professionally written piece addressing one of the most intriguing units in US military history, the 442nd Infantry 'Nisei' Regiment of World War II. [...] Although born and raised in the United States, the Nisei soldiers of the 442nd RCT [regimental combat team] were very much a product of both American and Japanese cultural systems that imbued them with a sense of duty to repeatedly volunteer for dangerous missions without hesitation. Instead of focusing primarily on their battlefield accomplishments, this work will examine the significance that Japanese cultural heritage and social values played in the creation of the 442nd RCT."
Army University Press (U.S.)
Bonner, David F.
2022
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Policy Response to Islamic State Extremist Fighter Battlefield Migration
From the Summary: "June 2014 to December 2017 represented the high tide of radical Islamist (Salafi-jihadist) territorial control under the authority of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Primarily battle-hardened, many fighters remain situated within the various enclaves still controlled by that hybrid terrorist-insurgent entity. This monograph analyzes and provides policy response options for US national security and Army planners concerning the potential for postterritorial caliphate battlefield migration by this still-sizable contingent of Islamic State foreign fighters. The monograph achieves these ends by 1. discussing Islamic State territorial eras and demographics; 2. offering an overview of the initial inflows of these fighters into the territorial caliphate, outflows to the United States, and lateral transfers to new battlefields, as well as mentioning special issues related to Islamic State women and children; 3. highlighting and analyzing the four strategic options available to the Islamic State in its postterritorial caliphate phase; and 4. offering senior US policy makers and planners options for counterbattlefield migration policy responses."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute
Bunker, Robert J.; Keshavarz, Alma
2020-08
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Contemporary Chemical Weapons Use in Syria and Iraq by the Assad Regime and the Islamic State
From the Foreword: "[T]his monograph [...] focuses on the chemical weapons programs of the Assad regime and the Islamic State (IS) and their subsequent use of these weapons on the battlefield [...] The monograph contains an introduction into the subject matter, provides an overview of the chemical warfare capabilities of the Assad regime and the IS, addresses their contemporary use of chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq, and highlights the ensuing lessons learned. It then offers nine U.S. Army policy and planning considerations for those instances when the Landpower force may be engaging in operations against actors armed with chemical weapons or subsequently operating in environments contaminated by chemical weapons. It does so by providing interlinking inferences that span the tactical through the operational into the strategic levels of analysis related to a subject fraught with missing and partial information and ongoing disinformation campaigns by the perpetrators and their allies of said chemical weapons use."
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute; Army War College (U.S.)
Bunker, Robert J.
2019-02
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Attacking the Metaverse
From the Document: "In China, 2021 was dubbed year one of the metaverse with extensive investment by local government, tech companies, major conferences, and studies all related to development and future of the metaverse. While there is not one authoritative definition recognized for the metaverse as it continues to evolve and develop, the basic idea is virtualizing and digitizing the real world. Stylianos Mystakidis from the University of Patras, echoes this idea in his definition, 'The Metaverse is the post-reality universe, a perpetual and persistent multiuser environment merging physical reality with digital virtuality'. Others have referred to it as a 'physical Internet where you don't just watch content, you're a whole person in it'."
China Aerospace Studies Institute (U.S.)
Baughman, Joshua
2022-04-04
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Briefing to Congress on Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Replacements and Alternatives [presentation]
From the Purpose: "The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a survey of relevant technologies, other than fire-fighting agent solutions, to determine whether any such technologies are available and can be adapted for use by the Department of Defense to facilitate the phase-out of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam. The technologies surveyed under this subsection shall include hangar flooring systems, fire-fighting agent delivery systems, containment systems, and other relevant technologies the Secretary determines appropriate."
United States. Department of Defense
Cramer, Paul D.
2022-02
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PRC State & Defense Laboratory System
From the Introduction: "Despite a wide body of research on China's scientific progress, the laboratory system remains a less understood component of China's S&T [science and technology] ecosystem in the English literature. While lists of these labs have been compiled and some preliminary research performed to categorize them, the exact number and inner workings of these labs remain in many ways poorly understood. This opacity not only leads to gaps in our knowledge of Chinese defense research, but in many cases has allowed these labs to fly under the radar, leading to cases of close interaction, and even cooperation, between Chinese defense labs and U.S. and allied academic institutions. This paper is intended to address some of these knowledge gaps. Organized into two parts, the first part provides a brief overview of China's state and defense research laboratory system and examines how the various laboratory designations interrelate after 30 years of development."
China Aerospace Studies Institute (U.S.)
Stone, Alex; Xiu, Ma
2022-04-11
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series Spring 2008: 'Someone to Watch over Me?' Privacy and Governance Strategies for CCTV and Emerging Surveillance Technologies [video]
From the Webpage: "In this Viewpoints interview, Don Zoufal discusses his recently published thesis which describes the formulation of effective governance strategies to address the complex issues regarding the legal protections for privacy that might be jeopardized by the usage of current surveillance technologies used to control the threat of terrorism in the United States." The Center for Homeland Defense and Security produces the "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" series to allow homeland security leaders to share opinions on current issues and challenges. The duration of this video is 7 minutes, 43 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=484897]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Zoufal, Donald R.
2008-05-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series Spring 2008: Introducing the Future Now: Using Memetics and Popular Culture to Identify the Post 9/11 Homeland Security Zeitgeist [video]
In this Viewpoints episode, "Judith Boyd, winner of the 'Outstanding Thesis Award,' explores how homeland security is perceived by the public and the relevancy of this topic for policy makers and practitioners through her examination of 'memes' (units of cultural transmission)." The Center for Homeland Defense and Security produces the "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" series to allow homeland security leaders to share opinions on current issues and challenges. The duration of this video is 7 minutes, 33 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=484905]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Boyd, Judith K.
2008-05-15
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series Fall 2007: Integrating Public and Private Partnerships to Produce More Effective Intelligence-led Policing [video]
In this Viewpoints interview, "Matt Simeone, Security/Police Information Network Administrator, Nassau County Police Department discusses the distinct advantages in improving data collection using partnerships developed between local law enforcement agencies and the public and private industry." The Center for Homeland Defense and Security produces the "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" series to allow homeland security leaders to share opinions on current issues and challenges. The duration of this video is 7 minutes, 33 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=479359]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Simeone, Matthew J., Jr.
2007-10-09
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Thesis Series Fall 2007: Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis in Public Health [video]
From the Webpage: "In this video interview, Sinan Khan, Epidemiology Analyst, Los Angeles County Emergency Preparedness and Response Program speaks on the topic of analyzing the effectiveness of alternative modes of dispensing prophylaxis on a large scale." The Center for Homeland Defense and Security produces the "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" series to allow homeland security leaders to share opinions on current issues and challenges. The duration of this video is 6 minutes, 10 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=479349]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Khan, Sinan
2007-10-02
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in Homeland Security in the State of Alabama [video]
From the Webpage: "Sydney Hoffman, Director of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives for the Alabama Governor's Office discusses her role in organizing community leaders using the combination of volunteerism, charity, and DHS sponsored programs to help train volunteers and individual citizens to prepare for and recover from terrorist attacks and natural disasters." The duration of the video is 6 minutes and 16 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Hoffman, Sydney S.
2009-05-06
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Farleigh Dickinson University's Homeland Security Graduate Degree Program [video]
From the Webpage: "Dr. Ron Calissi describes the new Master of Science degree program in Homeland Security [HS] now being offered at Fairleigh Dickinson University [FDU] in New Jersey. FDU's graduate level program accepts participants from diverse professional backgrounds to ensure an eclectic environment across 3 different Homeland Security tracks: HS Leadership, HS Emergency Management and HS Terrorism and Security Studies." The duration of this video is 10 minutes.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Calissi, Ron
2008-11-07
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Undergraduate Educational Opportunities in Homeland Security at Colorado State University - Pueblo [video]
From the Webpage: "Dr. Mark Gose, Chair of the Political Science and History Department, discusses the strategic approach taken by Colorado State University - Pueblo in the development of a four course undergraduate level certificate program in Homeland Security Studies offered through their Continuing Education extension site in Colorado Springs." The duration of this video is 8 minutes and 54 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Gose, Mark N.
2008-11-07
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: The Afghanistan-Pakistan Nexus and U.S. Homeland Security [video]
From the Webpage: "This Viewpoints interview features CHDS [Center for Homeland Defense and Security] Faculty member and Senior Advisor to the Commanding General for Special Operations Afghanistan, Dr. Seth Jones. This discussion draws heavily on Seth's recent and highly successful book; In the Graveyard of Empires: America's war in Afghanistan. Join us for a closer look at how the issues and conflict taking place in Afghanistan impact homeland security issues within the US."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Jones, Seth G., 1972-
2009-08-27
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Public-Private Homeland Security Partnerships in the State of Illinois [video]
From the Webpage: "Michael Crane, Executive V.P. and General Counsel of IPC International Corp. discusses his efforts in creating programs to benefit public-private partnerships to mitigate the effects of natural and man-made disasters." The duration of this video is 5 minutes and 37 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Crane, Michael
2009-11-04
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Theses Series: Winter 2010 - A New Role for Emergency Management-Fostering Trust to Enhance Collaboration in Complex Adaptive Emergency Response Systems [video]
In this video, Thomas Currao is interviewed about his student thesis. From the Video Description: "Thomas Currao's thesis examines the cultural and sociological reasons for the lack of full inter-organizational collaboration in New York city's Incident Management System specifically focusing on 'trust' issues." The duration of this video is 6 minutes and 57 seconds. The complete thesis can be accessed at the following web address: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=30814]
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Currao, Thomas J.
2010-02-09
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Emergency Preparedness: A Comprehensive Approach [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Viewpoints interview, Ellis Stanley, General Manager, City of Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Department, discusses how the field has evolved from cold-war practices of emergency management to modern policy development in the age of terrorism. Mr. Stanley addresses the need to conduct hazard analysis from a regional perspective and the ability to respond to a crisis in a coordinated fashion, engaging not just state, local and national governmental agencies but also the general public." The Center for Homeland Defense and Security produces the "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" series to allow homeland security leaders to share opinions on current issues and challenges. The duration of this video is 7 minutes and 45 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Stanley, Ellis
2007-05-10
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Creating a Team Culture through the Provision of a Broad Spectrum of Educational Programs at DHS [video]
From the Video Description: "In this Viewpoints interview Dr. George Tanner talks about the educational mission of the Department of Homeland Security's Office of the Chief Learning Officer and the implementation of a comprehensive, department-wide employee learning program for all DHS employees." The Center for Homeland Defense and Security produces the "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" series to allow homeland security leaders to share opinions on current issues and challenges. The duration of this video is 11 minutes and 29 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Tanner, George
2007-11-13
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Cooperation and Collaboration between U.S. and Mexico: Implications for a Regional Approach to Homeland Security [video]
From the Video Description: "Political Scientist, Rodrigo Nieto Gomez explains the complex homeland security relationship between Mexico and the United States and discusses several initiatives that might help the countries better cooperate to improve the security of both nations." The duration of the video is 9 minutes and 16 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Nieto-Gomez, Rodrigo
2008-06-16
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: National Guard Certificate Program [video]
From the Video Description: "Dr. Stanley Supinski, Coordinator, University and Agency Partnership Initiative for the NPS [Naval Postgraduate School] Center for Homeland Defense and Security in Monterey, CA, discusses the curriculum and the objectives of the National Guard Certificate Program piloted this year by the Naval Postgraduate School, and describes the long-terms goals for the planned expansion of the program throughout the 50 States and U.S. Territories." The duration of the video is 8 minutes and 2 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Supinski, Stanley B.
2007-08-17
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: Homeland Security: Broadening the Horizon for the Fire Service [video]
This video interview from the series "Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security" looks at issues surrounding the role of Fire Service in homeland security. In this interview, Gregory Dean, Chief of the Seattle Fire Department, "identifies how the Homeland Security has challenged the fire service to form partnerships beyond local and regional boundaries and across disciplines to collaborate on training and information sharing while still maintaining focus on their core mission." The duration of this video is 10 minutes and 27 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Dean, Gregory
2008-03-20
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Viewpoints in Homeland Defense and Security: State and Local Mission for Homeland Security - Where We Started, Where We Are Headed [video]
From the Video Description: "Andy Mitchell, Director of Operations for the National Preparedness Directorate (FEMA), talks about the evolution of homeland security and how state and local agencies have been moving to develop a more strategic regional approach focused on all aspects of preparedness." The duration of the video is 16 minutes and 5 seconds.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Mitchell, Andy
2008-04-28
