Economic woes have plagued the U.S. for the last several years and have caused many people to hold uncertain outlooks for the job market. Unemployment and uncertainty about the economy have become common place for those located all across the country. Coupled with a downward trend in employment comes an upswing of new students at […]

Since September 11, 2001 the United States has been on high alert for terrorist activity. Indeed, the President of the United States enacted the USA PATRIOT ACT (Unite and Strengthen America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Disrupt Terrorism Act) in recognition of the large existing terrorist threat and the need for offensive […]

The United States Army recently launched an anti terrorism training program for all service members and families in response to the terrorist threat against its community and coinciding with the 10th anniversary of September 11th. The purpose of this program, according to Army officials, is “to focus and encourage Army-wide community awareness and outreach efforts […]

With the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, U.S. politicians and citizens have been calling for an end to the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan. Recently, President Obama announced a new troop draw down policy in Afghanistan. After having a military presence in the country for over a decade, the new U.S. policy aims […]

With the Arab Spring and the subsequent political upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa, many groups labeled as terrorists by politicians and intelligence agencies across the world have announced their plans to enter legitimate state politics. Many of these groups have had political wings in the past, whereas others are in the process […]

Introduction Over the past few decades, the United States military has introduced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones for use in intelligence gathering and warfare activities. Drones are perceived as less risky than manned aircraft and have the ability to gather a large amount of reconnaissance information which intelligence analysts sift through and analyze. A […]

Introduction United States counter-terrorism counter-terrorism operations have been forefront in the public eye throughout the past few months, given the elaborate operation to finally hunt down Osama bin Laden. As has been reported across multiple channels, this operation relied upon patient intelligence-gathering and analysis from multiple agencies. Without collaboration from numerous sources this operation would […]

Over the past decade, the U.S. has spent a large sum of money on research on technological advances to improve counter-terrorism efforts across the globe. While hunting down Osama bin Laden was an important goal, new technology was also developed to aid in other national security – related efforts. Improved surveillance techniques, increased unmanned drone […]

The field of protection has changed considerably over the past few decades with the increased threat of global terrorism, as well as technological advancements in the areas of social networking and the implications these advancements have upon personal safety and privacy. Individuals interested in pursuing or advancing their career in protection will be required to […]

Social and political revolutions are currently trending throughout the Middle East and North Africa. While some revolutions such as Egypt and Tunisia have been “relatively” peaceful, revolutions in countries such as Libya have created a possible greater humanitarian crisis. U.S. lawmakers are under attack for either doing too much or too little to assist seekers […]