CBP’s Predator UAV Use Raises More Questions, Answers Elusive
Last week, as the world was focused on the series of cascading problems stemming from the earthquake/tsunami in Japan and on the diplomatic actions leading to military action this weekend in Libya, the Associated Press stories on the use...
DetailsIf Qadhafi Wins, Does Obama Lose?
With each passing day of fighting in Libya it is sadly becoming more and more obvious that the international hopes of seeing long-time dictator Col. Moammar Qadhafi deposed from his more than four-decade butcherous rule are fading. The 2011...
DetailsRep. John Mica claim TSA “cooked the books” merits inquiry as Congress looks to rein in DHS costs
In the midst of all the news stories about the turmoil in the Middle East and, of late, the tragic earthquake and subsequent tsunami that has devastated parts of Japan, it is easy to see why Congressman John Mica’s...
DetailsAs Congress Seeks to Cut Waste, It Should Start with Duplicative DHS Oversight
At a time when Congress is looking to cut federal spending, why won’t it eliminate the “waste” caused by its own dysfunctional DHS oversight? The apparent answer is that is it far easier to talk about reforming someone else...
DetailsHappy Birthday DHS
In spite of all the external threats and internal bickering they must deal with, the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security deserve a “pat on the back” and a hearty 8th birthday cheer.Their mission is critically...
DetailsThoughts on the DHS Anniversary Program at Georgetown University
It really was one of those truly unique occasions when you can gather a select group of individuals together to talk about a subject that they alone can talk about with authority as well as historical perspective. Such was...
DetailsThe Mind of a Despot – What Middle Eastern Dictators Don’t Understand
Any student (or casual observer, for that matter) of history has to marvel at the interesting times in which we live. Countries like Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and others in the Middle East that have been ruled for decades by...
DetailsThe Quest Tragedy and a Strategic Response to Piracy
Here’s a piece I published on the Defense Media Network about increasingly violent events in East Africa.With the sad news of the murder of four Americans by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa, the United States and the...
DetailsFlip-flops Against Chemical Security – Really GreenPeace?
At a time when “compromise” and “civility” are the new black, GreenPeace wasted little time showing off its true colors last Friday when the group’s legislative director, Rick Hind, decided to protest during a House Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing...
DetailsHope from OMB – Improving Communication between Government and Industry
While much of Washington’s energy is appropriately focusing on the President’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012, there was a release from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that is worthy of attention from those who want to...
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