Information on "Ministries of National Security"
September 2012
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11 Sep 2012
Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges 10 Years after the Maritime Transportation Security Act
Author: Stephen L Caldwell, Christopher Conrad, Adam Anguiano, Aryn Ehlow, Allyson Goldstein, Paul Hobart, Amanda Kolling, Glen Levis, Edwin Woodward
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
Ports, waterways, and vessels handle billions of dollars in cargo annually and an attack on this maritime transportation system could impact the global economy. More on «Maritime Security: Progress and Challenges 10 Years after the Maritime Transportation Security Act» -
Sep 2012
Homeland Security: DHS Has Enhanced Procurement Oversight Efforts, but Needs to Update Guidance
Author: John P Hutton
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report assesses DHS’s efforts to implement procurement oversight, and identified DHS components’ use of strategic sourcing to leverage their buying power. More on «Homeland Security: DHS Has Enhanced Procurement Oversight Efforts, but Needs to Update Guidance»
May 2012
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10 May 2012
Immigration-Related Worksite Enforcement
Author: Andorra Bruno
Publisher: US Government
The report explores the new guidance on immigration-related worksite enforcement issued by the US Department of Homeland Security. More on «Immigration-Related Worksite Enforcement»
February 2012
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3 Feb 2012
Department of Homeland Security: Additional Actions Needed to Strengthen Strategic Planning and Management Functions
Author: David C Maurer
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses strategic planning and management in the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More on «Department of Homeland Security: Additional Actions Needed to Strengthen Strategic Planning and Management Functions» -
Feb 2012
Maritime Security: Coast Guard Needs to Improve Use and Management of Interagency Operations Centers
Author: Stephen L Caldwell
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This paper discusses how the US coastguard uses and manages interagency operations centers. More on «Maritime Security: Coast Guard Needs to Improve Use and Management of Interagency Operations Centers»
January 2012
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Jan 2012
Security Specialist Competencies
Author: US Department of Homeland Security
Publisher: US Government
This guideline provides the range of core competencies US Federal security specialists can possess to perform their basic duties and responsibilities. More on «Security Specialist Competencies»
December 2011
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28 Dec 2011
The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment
Author: Richard A Best Jr
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report traces the evolution of the NSC from its creation to the present. More on «The National Security Council: An Organizational Assessment» -
26 Dec 2011
Chronic Lapses in the Preparedness of Local Governments for Emergencies
Author: Meir Elran
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
The insight discusses the chronic lapses in the preparedness of local governments for emergencies in Israel. More on «Chronic Lapses in the Preparedness of Local Governments for Emergencies»
September 2011
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22 Sep 2011
Homeland Security: DHS and TSA Acquisition and Development of New Technologies
Author: Steve Lord
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This testimony addresses key challenges faced by the US' Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in developing and acquiring new technologies to address homeland security needs. More on «Homeland Security: DHS and TSA Acquisition and Development of New Technologies» -
Sep 2011
Protectors of Putin's Vertical
Author: Alexander Golts
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
Contrary to the traditional behavior during the election period, the Russian government is risking irritating the security ministries and agencies by conducting extremely painful reforms in the Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior. More on «Protectors of Putin's Vertical»
