The efforts of the Intelligence community to share information to help in the effort to counter terrorism could have the a compromising effect when it comes to moles within the agencies. To address this the community is working with a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corp. to develop software to monitor...
The American Association of University Professors has issued their report Academic Freedom and National Security in a Time of Crisis. Concerned about the new powers these laws afford the government, the report addresses those parts of the new laws that give the government powers of intelligence gathering, that can compel...
A new report published by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) discusses the questions faced by those tasked witth drafting and/or promoting legislation guaranteeing the right to know in accordance with the principle of maximum disclosure. This report describes the international standards which have been established in...
The Department of Defenses Inspector General has released its report on the development of the Total (Terrorism) Information Awareness program citing that lack of consideration of privacy concerns could lead to a nondeployable product or costly corrections. To read the report go to http://www.dodig.osd.mil/audit/reports/FY04/04-033.pdf Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_229
The Department of Homeland Security has issued its first Privacy Impact Assessment of the US-VISIT Program.. The report serves as a review of what and how information is collected and the measures used to secure data from unauthorized use. Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_228
For readers still looking for an explanation into efforts to thwart al-Qaeda in the United States and the failure to do so, 1000 Years for Revenge by Peter Lance can provide some insight. This read looks at events through the eyes of three people, an FBI agent, a terrorist and...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has requested that maps of gas pipelines be removed from the internet as a security measure against terrorism renewing the debate of information and the public’s access. To read more go to http://www.nynews.com/newsroom/011204/a01c12energyside.html Article formerly posted at https://www.hsdl.org/blog/newpost/view/s_226
With the recent revelations of bad green onions and now mad cow disease, the agricultural sector has revealed its vulnerability in keeping the food supply safe for consumers. These incidences were not intentional, but a terrorist attack against agricultural targets could have major consequences in the public’s eyes of safety...
A recent publication produced by RAND and prepared for the United States Air Force, describes the role of the U.S. Air Force in the War on Terror and its military capabilities and overall strategy. New concepts and technology are addressed, as well as the tasks of training/advising friendly forces and...
A new report from the Army War College offers insights to the national security debate with respects to the current war on terrorism. Issues addressed include the campaign against al-Qaeda, the war with Iraq and sustainability of U.S. forces. To read the report, click on Bounding the Global War on...
