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Mexican Drone Crashes in El Paso, Texas, Backyard Near the Border

12/17/2010 - The residents of Craddock Avenue in El Paso, Texas, got a surprise Tuesday when a Mexican drone crashed into the backyard of one of their neighbors.
Beyond Print: International Security

Code of Conduct

10/26/2010 - A code of conduct for private contractors that provide security personnel in support of military missions has been developed jointly by various government and industry organizations. The goal of the effort, which was spearheaded by the Swiss government, is to establish international norms for the industry.
International Security

Regulating Security Contractors

10/26/2010 - Switzerland is leading an international effort to codify a global code of conduct for private security contractors.
Beyond Print: International Security

Piracy

09/30/2010 - A consortium of international shipping organizations and military authorities has issued its third edition of best practices for mitigating risks posed by piracy on the high seas. See what measures they recommend.
International: International Security

The Price of Afghan Security

09/28/2010 - Subcontractors delivering goods to remote combat outposts in Afghanistan may be funding the Taliban by paying hefty fees for safe passage.
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Seminar Speaker Spotlight: Col Michael Trapp--Understanding Islam and Islamofacism

09/23/2010 - Retired Col Michael Trapp discusses why Islamofacism is too simplistic of a term to label radical Islam and why security and business professionals investing in predominately Muslim countries need to transcend common stereotypes if they want to succeed in those markets.
Book Reviews: International Security

Nuclear Safeguards, Security and Nonproliferation

08/31/2010 - The world's top nuclear scientists and related experts weigh the pros and cons of nuclear technology in a balanced exploration of the topic.
Daily Headline : International Security

Think Tank to White House: Define Your Enemy

07/14/2010 - A strategic report from an influential D.C. think tank argues the U.S. must actively engage, debate, and discredit the radical Islamist ideology that creates jihadist terrorists if the United States is to win the war on terrorism.
Daily Headline : International Security

Military Spending on the Rise Worldwide

06/02/2010 - Military spending worldwide increased in 2009 to an estimated $1.53 trillion, despite the global economic crisis, according to a report published by a Swedish think tank.
Daily Headline : International Security

KGB 2.0?

04/28/2010 - Proposed powers for Russia's Federal Security Service evoke memories of sweeping authority held by the KGB under the Soviet Union.
International: International Security

Parsing Public Support

03/30/2010 - A new report attempts to quantify the cost of getting public buy-in for security in the United Kingdom.
International: International Security

Numbers

01/27/2010 - 28 The number of ports worldwide at which radiation detection systems have been installed for the purpose of scanning cargo. The goal is to have the systems in 100 seaports by 2015.
International: International Security

Strategic Theater Yields Lessons

01/27/2010 - A new database gives researchers details about maritime conflicts in the Indian Ocean, helping to teach lessons for future incidents.
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