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Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Passenger Name Record Agreement with European Union [October 6, 2006]
In this statement, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced the European Union (EU) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reached a final agreement regarding Passenger Name Record (PNR) data which will allow us to make full use of passenger data as needed to protect our borders.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
Chertoff, Michael, 1953-
2006-10-06
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San Diego Border Infrastructure System Cleared for Expedited Completion [September 14, 2005]
In this press release, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff announces that he will exercise his authority according to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and REAL ID Act of 2005, to waive certain legal requirements necessary to ensure expeditious completion of the 14-mile Border Infrastructure System ("BIS") near San Diego, California.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2005-09-14
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Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2004 Year End Review [December 30, 2004]
The following is a snapshot of 2004 accomplishments and statistics for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This covers: Customs and Border Protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Transportation Security Administration, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services, United States Coast Guard, United States Secret Service, and US-VISIT.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2004-12-30
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President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with Prime Minister Harper of Canada, and President Calderón of Mexico [August 21, 2007]
In this joint press availability Prime Minister Harper, President Bush, and President Calderón discuss the security and prosperity partnership of North America. Issues covered include border security, emergency management and preparedness, and food safety.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-08-21
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Joint Statement by Prime Minister Harper, President Bush, and President Calderón [August 21, 2007]
In this joint statement Prime Minister Harper, President Bush, and President Calderón discuss the security and prosperity partnership of North America. Issues covered include border security, emergency management and preparedness, and food safety.
United States. Office of the White House Press Secretary
2007-08-21
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Media Roundtable with Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson on Immigration Policy Changes [August 11, 2004]
At this roundtable, Under Secretary Asa Hutchinson announces two initiatives in the form of rule changes that are meant to provide greater control of U.S. borders. One is expanding the use of immigration authority that Congress has provided to Homeland Security to combat illegal entry between the ports of entry, and secondly, facilitating travel for legitimate Mexican travelers who have passed security checks.
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2004-08-11
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Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities and Needs Amidst Economic Challenges in South Asia, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, April 5, 2011
From the opening statement of Steve Chabot: "[T]his hearing was called with the intention of following up on Secretary of State Clinton's testimony at the full committee that we heard last month, but with an exclusive focus on South Asia. This will give members the opportunity to ask more specific questions both about the Fiscal Year 2012 proposed budget as well as U.S. strategy throughout the region. South Asia continues to be the source of many of the most critical challenges to U.S. National security and will likely continue to be in the future. The most immediate challenge is the war in Afghanistan. At the NATO summit in Lisbon this past November, NATO members presented their plan to cease all combat operations in Afghanistan by 2014. The administration's strategy to meet this deadline relies on a vast number of complex variables, many of which are out of our control. At the center of this effort lies the mission to build the capacity of the Afghan National Security Forces. Although we have seen significant gains within the Afghan National Army, the capabilities of the Afghan National Police lag behind. I would like to call the subcommittee's attention to the tragic incident just yesterday in which two coalition soldiers were shot and killed by a man wearing an Afghan border policeman's uniform. While it is not yet clear whether this man was indeed a policeman or an insurgent masquerading as a policeman, incidents like this are, unfortunately, far too common. They raise significant concerns about how successful our efforts have been so far, how effective our screening process is, and whether our 2014 deadline is realistic. The most tragic outcome for this conflict would be to repeat the mistakes of the past by leaving Afghanistan before we have had the opportunity to solidify the gains that our troops have fought so hard for over the past decade. The administration's policy also emphasizes the importance of reconciliation with the Taliban, which is an extremely thorny issue. Setting aside the question of whether it is even possible to achieve reconciliation, we are talking about allowing to return to power the same extremist thugs who terrorized women and ruled according to a radical interpretation of Islam that disregards basic human rights." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert O. Blake, Nisha Desai Biswal, Daniel Feldman, Donald Sampler and Gerald E. Connolly.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 3120: Student Visa Reform Act
"CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that implementing H.R. 3120 would have no significant cost to the federal government. Enacting the bill could affect direct spending and revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. However, CBO estimates that any effects would be insignificant for each year. Under current law, foreign students may enter the United States temporarily to study at universities and other educational institutions. Under H.R. 3120, such students could only attend accredited institutions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collects fees from educational institutions and students and spends those fees (without further appropriation actions) to cover the costs of administering the international student program. The Department of State collects application fees for nonimmigrant visas issued to students and spends those fees on border security programs. Enacting H.R. 3120 could reduce the number of institutions available to international students and decrease the amount of fees collected by DHS. However, we expect that any reduction in collections would be offset by lower spending, so CBO estimates that the bill would not affect net direct spending. Students from certain countries are required to pay additional visa fees based on reciprocity agreements between the United States and their home country; those fees are deposited in the Treasury as revenues. CBO estimates that enacting the bill would affect few students and result in an insignificant reduction in revenues."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2012-07-11
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Import Trade Trends: Fiscal Year 2011, Year-end Report
"When we look back at fiscal year 2011, we can feel optimistic about the future. Last year, imports increased so significantly that they even surpassed 2008 levels, their highest point before the dramatic downturn in the economy. This is an encouraging sign, not just for the U.S. trade community, but for the American economy in general. As many of you know, domestic economic health can be measured by the value of our imports. During fiscal year 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processed imports valued at $2.3 trillion, a 10.5 percent increase over import values processed the previous year.
But that's not the only indicator of a recovering economy. The agency generated more than $37 billion in revenue for the U.S. Treasury last year. Nearly $30 billion of that revenue came from the collection of duties. What is most promising about this figure is that it is a substantial increase of more than $4 billion over duties collected during fiscal year 2010. These highlights are just a portion of the story that is told in this issue of Import Trade Trends. The narrative in this year-end report also has some critical messages about CBP's approach to trade-how it has evolved since the agency was established after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Until recently, trade and security were viewed as dual missions of the agency that required a delicate balance-but security was always the dominant focus. Under the leadership of former Commissioner Alan D. Bersin, all of that changed."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2012-04?
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Remotely Piloted Vehicles in Homeland Defense
"Remotely piloted vehicles (RPVs) are essential to Homeland Defense in support of our national and military strategies, mainly, because of their cost effectiveness and border security capacities. Supporting evidence will be presented, proving why unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), through their costs and security measures are an asset to our Homeland Defense. Although the debate of cannibalization and high accident rates exists, which can have a significant effect on their operation, remotely piloted vehicles are desperately needed; they are the future. The use of remotely piloted vehicles will benefit our nation-state as a whole."
US Army Sergeants Major Academy
Lalone, Ella M.
2007-11-27
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Airpower in the Interagency: Success in the Dominican Republic
"Transnational organized crime and illicit trafficking in US Southern Command's (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility represents one such interagency issue. The command deems illicit trafficking 'a significant threat to security and stability in the Western Hemisphere.' How can airpower fit effectively into this process, especially in light of the daunting, nontraditional objectives blended within an interagency? For an answer, we need only look to Dominican Sovereign Skies, a counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) initiative that illustrates the JACCE's [Joint Air Component Coordination Element] role within the interagency task force. The C-TOC mission in USSOUTHCOM's area of responsibility offers just one example of the unconventional threats (e.g., illicit drugs, illegal weapons, threat finance, and human smuggling) that confront the United States. Organizations such as Customs and Border Protection, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the US Coast Guard are well versed in this mission; traditionally, however, the Air Force does not include C-TOC among its core competencies or mission sets. The Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATFS), the organization within USSOUTHCOM responsible for the C-TOC mission, 'conducts interagency and international Detection & Monitoring operations, and facilitates the interdiction of illicit trafficking and other narco-terrorist threats in support of national and partner nation security.' Controlling a joint operating area of 42 million square miles and primarily focused on the Western Hemisphere Transit Zone, the JIATFS includes a JACCE from the supporting air component. Before proceeding, this article now turns to the JACCE's origins and its original raison d'être."
Air University (U.S.). Press
Boxx, S. Edward
2012-05?
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H. Rept. 107-355, Part 1: Cyber Security Research and Development Act, Report to Accompany H.R. 3394, February 4, 2002
"The Committee on Science, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. 3394) to authorize funding for computer and network security research and development and research fellowship programs, and for other purposes, having considered the same, report favorably thereon without amendment and recommend that the bill do pass. The purpose of the bill is to authorize funding for computer and network security education, research and development. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 brought into stark relief the Nation's physical and economic vulnerability to an attack within our borders. The relative case with which terrorists were able to implement their plans serves as a pointed reminder of the need to identify critical 'soft sports' in the nation's defenses. Among the Nation's vulnerabilities are our computer and communications networks, on which the country's finance, transportation, energy and water distribution systems, and health and emergency services depend. These vulnerabilities have called into question whether the Nation's technological research programs, educational system, and interconnected operations are prepared to meet the challenge of cyber warfare in the 21st century."
United States. Government Printing Office
2002-02-04
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Interdicting Pakistani Cross Border Sanctuary
"This research paper seeks to address the operational plans and employment methods necessary to fulfill the stated U.S. policy objectives of disrupting, dismantling, and defeating insurgents within Afghanistan and Pakistan. This paper focuses on ISAF's RC-East (International Security Assistance Force's Regional Command East) that not only contains the bulk of U.S. military forces in Afghanistan but borders the most relevant insurgent areas in neighboring Pakistan, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). This paper broadly reviews factors that have contributed to the insurgents' use of the FATA as a sanctuary; namely, historical semi-autonomous governance, influx of Afghan refugees and Mujahedeen basing during the Soviet-Afghan war, and economic sociopolitical disparity between the area and other regions of Pakistan. Following an examination of the FATAs characteristics the paper describes the prominent FATA based insurgencies. In order to defeat insurgents in Afghanistan, CJTF-101 must degrade the use of the FATA as an insurgent sanctuary by conducting covert operations and population security operations."
Naval War College (U.S.). Joint Military Operations Department
Risinger, Caleb N.
2009-05-04
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United States and Yemen: COIN in the Absence of a Legitimate Government
From the thesis abstract: "The problems Yemen faces today seem insurmountable. The geographic divisions widened by imperialism were cemented by Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. His heavy-handed suppression of the Houthi rebellion on the border with Saudi Arabia, the Southern secessionist movement, and the Arab Spring protesters delegitimized the regime in the eyes of the Yemeni people. With President Saleh at the helm, water and oil resources were squandered and mismanaged. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has found this volatile, ungoverned environment a welcome area in which to recruit, equip, train, and conduct operations. That their antagonistic narrative continues to find a welcome audience in the tribal areas of Yemen and their securing of safe havens is testament to the failed policies of the Saleh regime. The United States has focused on eradicating AQAP since the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). In its counterinsurgency (COIN) campaign against AQAP, the United States has focused almost all its effort in working with the Yemeni government. While enjoying a modicum of success, this success has been limited to the elimination of AQAP operatives through kinetic strikes. Moreover, the gains were tempered by President Saleh, who at times acted in direct opposition to America's goals of eradicating AQAP. His recent removal will likely do little to counter the array of problems Yemen faces. In this light, America's foreign policy toward Yemen and AQAP is inadequate in securing our regional interests and needs to be overhauled. To delineate which COIN practices may work best, an investigation of past COIN campaigns was conducted. Malaya, Nicaragua, and Somalia were chosen to provide the widest possible range of tactics used in fighting an insurgency where the host nation government is illegitimate, and represent both success and failure. These three case studies formed the basis of three courses of action: working with the government, circumventing the government and working directly with the tribes, and assisting in the state failure. While all three courses of action have merit, only the third course of action addresses the root causes of th eproblems in Yemen. For this reason, the only way to eliminate AQAP as a threat to the United States is to work through the Yemeni tribes without the central government acting as a roadblock."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Gillam, Jarrod J. H.; Moran, James E.
2011-12
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Readout of Secretary Napolitano and Attorney General Holder's Visit to Ottawa, Canada [March 2, 2012]
On March 2, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today visited Ottawa, Canada to participate in the Cross-Border Crime Forum with Canadian Minister of Justice and Attorney General Rob Nicholson, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews. Secretary Napolitano, Attorney General Holder and Minister Toews also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to better prevent and combat human smuggling and trafficking."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2012-03-02
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Medical Support to Failed States: Start with the Prisons
From the thesis abstract: "The instability created by the collapse of the bipolar world and globalization has dramatically increased the number of failed states. These countries suffer from social, political, economic and human rights instability which threaten the safety of their populations, the stability of their regions and potentially, the security of the world. The key to stabilizing these states is to develop good governance which supports the Rule of Law, provides internal and border security, fosters economic development and improves the distribution of essential services. The 2009 DODI [Department of Defense Instruction] 3000.05 on Stability Operations and subsequent DODI 6000.16 on Medical Stability Operations elevate these missions to equivalency with Combat Operations. It is the thesis of this paper that the most effective avenue for the Military Health System to support failing states is through the enhancement of the Rule of Law operations. Specifically, the US Army Medical Department should increase its efforts in partnering with the Interagency, Military Police, Peace Keeping and Support Operations Institute and NGO's to support the development of humane prison systems."
Army War College (U.S.)
McGrath, John M.
2011-03-11
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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Automated Passport Control (APC) and Mobile Passport Control (MPC)
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) developed the Automated Passport Control (APC) and Mobile Passport Control (MPC) programs to automate and expedite eligible travelers' entry process into the United States. These programs enable travelers to perform select entry declaration and inspection requirements tasks through a self-service kiosk (APC) or a mobile device application (MPC). DHS is conducting this Privacy Impact Assessment because APC and MPC collect personally identifiable information (PII) from members of the public."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2018-03-19
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Nonimmigrant Visas: State Has Reduced Applicant Interview Wait Times, but Sustainability of Gains Is Uncertain, Report to Congressional Requesters
"International travel and tourism contributed $220 billion to the U.S. economy and supported 1.1 million jobs in 2014, according to the Department of Commerce. A portion of those travelers to the United States were required to obtain an NIV [non-immigrant visa]. After a period in which travelers experienced extensive waits in obtaining a required interview for an NIV in 2011, the President issued E.O. [Executive Order] 13597 in 2012 to improve visa and foreign visitor processing, while continuing to protect U.S. national security. The E.O. set goals for State to increase NIV processing capacity in Brazil and China and reduce NIV interview wait times for applicants worldwide. This report examines (1) efforts State has undertaken to expand capacity and reduce NIV applicants' interview wait times and the reported results to date and (2) challenges that impact State's ability to efficiently process NIVs. GAO [Government Accountability Office] analyzed State's historical and forecast NIV data and interviewed State officials in Washington, D.C., and consular officers and management in Brazil, China, India, and Mexico. These countries represent the four highest demand countries for U.S. NIVs. To improve State's ability to process NIVs, while maintaining a high level of security to protect our borders, GAO is recommending that State (1) evaluate the relative impact of efforts undertaken to improve NIV processing and (2) document a plan for obtaining input from end users (consular officers) to help improve their satisfaction and prioritize enhancements to IT [information technology] systems. State concurred with both recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2015-09-09
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Mexico at the Precipice: Are Lessons from Plan Colombia Operationally Relevant to United States Northern Command?
"The violence from Mexico's ongoing fight against narcotraffickers has reached astounding proportions and poses a national security threat to the United States. There is currently a lack of a unified coarse of action for United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) with respect to Mexico. United States Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) experience during Plan Colombia can provide insight into how NORTHCOM might proceed through an integrated approach to counterinsurgency (COIN)training, border security and increased military to military cooperation. This paper will examine the history of the drug conflicts in both Mexico and Colombia and will look specifically at the Mérida Initiative and Plan Colombia. It will discuss similarities and differences between the situations in Mexico and Colombia and discuss some possible scenarios for NORTHCOM to engage Mexico. Finally, it will make recommendations for NORTHCOM to move forward."
Naval War College (U.S.). Joint Military Operations Department
Dolby, John E.
2009-05-04
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Wildlife Poaching Threatens Economic, Security Priorities in Africa
"Increased demand for ivory and rhino horn in Asia stems from a rapidly expanding wealthy class that views both commodities as luxury goods that enhance social status as well as a growing number of ready buyers within Africa who serve as dealers to clients in Asia. Increased demand for ivory and rhino horn triggered rapid upticks in poaching in Africa in 2011 and 2012, with similar trends predicted for 2013. Criminal elements of all kinds, including some terrorist entities and rogue security personnel, often in collusion with government officials in source countries are involved in poaching and movement of ivory and rhino horn across east, central, and southern Africa. We assess with high confidence that traffickers use sophisticated networks and the complicity of public officials in order to move ivory and rhino horn from relatively remote areas to markets and ports of export, perpetuating corruption and border insecurity in key eastern, central and southern African states. We judge some of these networks probably are the same or overlap with those of other illicit goods such as drugs and weapons. Poaching presents significant security challenges for militaries and police forces in African nations (e.g. Kenya, Tanzania, Congo-Kinshasa, South Africa, and others), which are often outgunned by poachers and their criminal and extremist allies. Corruption and lack of sufficient penal and financial deterrents are hampering these governments' abilities to reduce poaching and trafficking. Material and training, legal, and diplomatic support probably could have a significant impact on the trajectory of the illicit rhino horn and ivory trades, and would also represent a relatively cost-effective way to gain new insights into the behavior of implicated criminal groups and associated trafficking networks. However, the widespread complicity of military and government officials in the trade hinders potential partnerships."
United States. Office of the Director of National Intelligence
2013-09-06
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China's Interests in Afghanistan: Current Projects and Future Prospects
From the thesis abstract: "With the United States and NATO mission coming to a close at the end of 2014, Afghanistan's future is in doubt. China shares a border with Afghanistan, shares terrorism and security concerns with Afghanistan, and shares an interest in developing the resources of the country. In the scope of China's foreign policy, its dealings with Afghanistan are not unique. Chinese state-owned enterprises hope to extract resources to fuel the Chinese economy. Beijing hopes to use its economic influence to stabilize the country as it waits for the security situation to improve. Afghanistan would benefit from Chinese investment and infrastructure development, but the role China will play in Afghanistan's future is unclear. By looking at Chinese activity in Afghanistan, this thesis will show how Beijing's actions have shaped development in Afghanistan and how it could shape its development in the future. The United States and China are both interested in stability in Afghanistan, but have pursued different policies to achieve stability. In the end, Chinese investment in Afghanistan could result in the emergence of the region either as a world economic player or as a continuously watched trouble spot."
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
James, Brian C.
2013-12
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Regional Special Operations Headquarters: Franchising the NATO Model as a Hedge in Lean Times
From the thesis abstract: "For better and worse, 2011 was a banner year for US domestic and foreign policy in the fight against violent extremists. The United States saw the end of Osama bin Laden and North Korean's Kim Jong Il. Spring came to flower in parts of the Middle East leading to the collapse of dictatorial regimes in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. The United States observed the tenth anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 while Congress debated the scope and size of cuts to discretionary spending in the wake of the largest budget deficit in history. The last combat troops crossed the Iraqi border with Kuwait signaling the end of an eight year campaign. And, while these changes in many respects are promising, our nation still faces, in the words of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, 'a complex and growing array of security challenges across the globe.' Coupled with these complex and irregular threats is our rising national debt that, in itself, creates a significant impact on our nation's ability to defend itself. The current fiscal reality will necessitate tackling these challenges with a military that is smaller in size and reorganized to capitalize on regional partnerships to share the security burden."
Air University (U.S.). Air Force Fellows
Davis, Arthur D.
2012-04
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Statement by Press Secretary Peter Boogaard on Secretary Johnson's Upcoming Trip to Florida and Guatemala [July 3, 2014]
On July 3, 2014, the Department of Homeland Security issued the following press release: "On July 7-9, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will travel to Florida and Guatemala. On July 7-8, Secretary Johnson will travel to Miami where he will visit the National Hurricane Center to discuss hurricane season, meet with U.S. Coast Guard District Seven leadership, and meet with the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) leadership. From July 8-9, Secretary Johnson and USSOUTHCOM Commander General John Kelly will travel to Guatemala where they will participate in meetings with the Government of Guatemala to discuss issues of mutual concern, including ongoing government-wide response to the influx of adults, families, and unaccompanied children across the southwest border."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Press Office
2014-07-03
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Ebola Epidemic: The Keys to Success for the International Response, Hearing before the U.S. Sentate Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on African Affairs, One Hundred and Thirteenth Congress, First Session, December 10, 2014
This is a testimony compilation from the December 10, 2014 hearing on "the Ebola Epidemic: The Keys to Success for the International Response" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the testimony of Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: "At ten new cases a day, the crisis is now manageable; but experts tell us that travelling that last mile to zero new cases will be much more difficult, because the disease has retreated and must now be chased down in every corner. To illustrate this, consider the challenge of contact tracing. For each of the patients in the US, there were around 40 contacts that needed to be quarantined and monitored. The challenge in Liberia is greater, with thousands more contacts, often in villages which take hours to reach through dense bush. This is one of the many reasons why continuing support your support and our joint work together is so important. Moreover, full eradication will not be secured until the whole region is freed from Ebola; until there is prevention against future possible outbreak and until we develop a medicine, both preventive and curative to conquer this deadly disease. This is why securing our borders remains a priority requiring additional resources, as well as providing assistance to our neighbors. […] It [Ebola] is a global issue that we all must continue to confront. This is why the US has been right to tackle it at the frontline, here in West Africa." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Paul Farmer, Anne Peterson, Pape Gaye, and Javier Alvarez.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations
2014-12-10
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Narrowing the Gap: DOD and Stability Operations
"The Department of Defense (DOD) should challenge the assumption that it must prepare to perform all stability lines of operations as a 'core mission' as specified in Directive 3000.05 and subsequent Army operations doctrine FM3-0 because it does not have sufficient resources to accomplish all the assigned tasks on its own. Instead, DOD should focus on its strengths--providing civil security and control--and work to create conditions for civilian counterparts to operate more effectively on the ground to fill the gap. This requires general purpose forces (GPFs) to focus on security-related tasks, while a 'specialized training brigade' is created to institutionalize DOD capabilities to train foreign military, police, and border guards. Without investing significantly more in the capacity for supporting governance and economic and infrastructure development, DOD can mitigate risk by adopting more innovative ways to employ civil affairs (CA), other non-GPFs, and by leveraging Africa Command (AFRICOM) to build whole-of-government approaches. In fact, AFRICOM can be the laboratory, testing the whole-of-government approach in stability operations. Finally, DOD can partner with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), its private sector partners, and others in industry to fill the gap. This requires DOD to determine new ways to manage contractors in high-paced operational environments."
U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
Shin, David W.
2009-03
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U.S.-Iran Relations: Normalization in the Future?
"Since World War II, few countries have been of greater strategic concern to the United States than Iran. Whether as a dependable friend and preeminent regional partner or as an implacable enemy, Iran has occupied a special place in U.S. security thinking. It exerts influence on a range of important policy issues--from the Middle East peace process to post-Taliban Afghanistan--and when it acquires nuclear weapons capability within the next decade, it could become a significant factor driving U.S. and regional government policies on proliferation. Since September 11, there has been much speculation in both countries about the possibility of a new opening in relations. Like America, Iran wants an Iraq without Saddam Hussein, Afghanistan under a stable government, and Central Asia absent Russian control of borders and resources. Yet dramatic breakthroughs in U.S.-Iran relations appear unlikely. Iran's reformist and conservative camps may be actively debating whether rapprochement with the United States is in Tehran's future, but no signs indicate that the conditions for achieving normalcy would be minimally acceptable to Washington. U.S. options must encompass several factors that shape decisionmaking in today's Iran: the rise of Persian nationalism, the consensus among leaders on foreign and security issues, the weakness of President Mohammad Khatami in the face of conservative obstacles to reform, fears of encirclement, and a bias toward self-sufficiency in defense posture. American policy can open a door, but Tehran must decide if and when to walk through it."
National Defense University. Institute for National Strategic Studies
Yaphe, Judith Share, 1944-
2002-01
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Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate: H.R. 938: United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014
"H.R. 938 would authorize the appropriation of $3 million for fiscal year 2014 for the Department of Homeland Security to establish several cooperative research programs with Israel. Those programs would be aimed at enhancing Israel's ability to detect explosives, provide emergency services, and maintain border, maritime, and aviation security. In addition, the bill would authorize the federal government to provide technical assistance to Israel on a variety of issues, particularly for efforts to increase scientific collaboration on technologies related to energy, water, agriculture, and alternative fuels. Finally, the bill would require several reports to the Congress on various aspects of U.S. policy towards Israel. Based on information about current funding levels for similar activities, CBO [Congressional Budget Office] estimates that in addition to the $3 million specifically authorized, providing that assistance and carrying out other provisions of the bill would require additional appropriations totaling $2 million annually starting in 2015. In total, CBO estimates that implementing the bill would cost $13 million over the 2014-2019 period, assuming appropriation of the specified and estimated amounts. Pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply because enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or revenues."
United States. Congressional Budget Office
2014-02-12
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U.S.-Singapore-Malaysia-Indonesia: Multilateral Dialogue on Biosecurity [PASCC Research in Progress]
"Countries in Southeast Asia are particularly vulnerable to biosecurity threats due to the region's dense population, high volume of cross-border traffic, and frequent, close-quarter co-location of humans and animals. For these reasons, Southeast Asia is susceptible to re-emerging and emerging diseases (e.g., SARS, H5N1, Nipah virus). Bioscience labs are also becoming more common in the region, and 'viral sovereignty' continues to be an issue. Moreover, there are known terrorist networks active in the area. This project seeks to initiate sustainable and productive dialogue among the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia on sensitive issues pertaining to deliberate, accidental, and naturally occurring biothreats, dualuse science, and infectious disease outbreaks. The dialogue will help promote habits of trust and collaboration within a region where there is limited agreement on how to navigate the challenges of sharing essential public health information. It will not only strengthen each nation's ability to identify and respond to biothreats, but also help practitioners and policy makers identify effective practices to diminish risks posed by these threats to international security." This document has been added to the Homeland Security Digital Library in agreement with the Project on Advanced Systems and Concepts for Countering WMD (PASCC) as part of the PASCC collection. Permission to download and/or retrieve this resource has been obtained through PASCC.
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Center for Contemporary Conflict; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Center for Health Security
Cicero, Anita
2015-05
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Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges, Hearing Before the Full Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, October 21, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the October 21, 2015 hearing "Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges," held before the full House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Chairman Michael McCaul: "We are at a turning point in a new age of terror. I predict this year could exceed the last to become the most violent year on record for global terrorism. Radical Islamists are recruiting online, across borders, and at broadband speed--and the impact is being felt worldwide. Here in the United States, there have been more terrorist cases this year involving homegrown jihadists than any full year since 9/11. ISIS [Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] alone has inspired or directed 17 terrorist plots in America since early 2014, and overall the group has been linked to more than 60 plots against Western targets, from Canada to Australia. This pace of terror plotting is unprecedented--unrivaled even by al Qaeda at its peak. Yet we are no closer to dismantling ISIS than we were a year ago. Despite 14 months of airstrikes, the group has largely maintained its core safe haven while expanding its global footprint. The ISIS reign of terror is fueled by its recruitment of foreign fighters, who hail from more than 100 countries, including our own. […] Today I hope to hear from our witnesses about these challenges and how their agencies are working to strengthen our defenses on the homefront." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeh C. Johnson, Nicholas J. Rasmussen, and James B. Comey.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security
2015-10-21
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CRCL Newsletter (April 2015)
"The Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as it secures the nation while preserving individual liberty, fairness, and equality under the law." This issue of the CRCL Newsletter contains the following articles: "Updated Solicitation for License Plate Reader Database"; "2015 Privacy and Civil Liberties Assessment Report"; "CRCL Hosts Town Halls with Syrian American Communities"; "ICE Detention and Reporting Information Line"; "ICE and CBP Appoint Prevention of Sexual Abuse Coordinators"; and "CRCL on the Road".
United States. Department of Homeland Security
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