Information on "Telecommunications"
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Telecommunications: Exposure and Testing Requirements for Mobile Phones Should Be Reassessed
Author: Mark L Goldstein, Marcia Crosse
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
The rapid adoption of mobile phones has occurred amidst controversy over whether the technology poses a risk to human health as a result of long-term exposure to RF energy from mobile phone use. More on «Telecommunications: Exposure and Testing Requirements for Mobile Phones Should Be Reassessed»
June 2012
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28 Jun 2012
Information Security: Cyber Threats Facilitate Ability to Commit Economic Espionage
Author: Gregory C Wilshusen
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
This report addresses the cyber aspects of economic espionage. More on «Information Security: Cyber Threats Facilitate Ability to Commit Economic Espionage»
February 2012
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21 Feb 2012
The Federal Communications Commission
Author: Patricia Moloney Figliola
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
In this report, the author provides an overview of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its structure, as well as of FCC-Related Congressional Action. More on «The Federal Communications Commission» -
Feb 2012
Constructive Convergence: Imagery and Humanitarian Assistance
Author: Doug Hanchard
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
This paper focuses on important technological aspects of imagery in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. More on «Constructive Convergence: Imagery and Humanitarian Assistance»
January 2012
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2012
Priority International Communications
Author: Karl Frederick Rauscher, Stuart Goldman
Publisher: EastWest Institute (EWI)
This report presents the case for urgent private and public sector attention and action to implement priority communications at the international level. More on «Priority International Communications» -
2012
Options for Improving the Communication of Seasonal Rainfall Forecasts to Smallholder Farmers
Author: Parita Shah, Romanus Opiyo, Joshua Ngaina, Chinwe Ifejika Speranza
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper discusses options for improving the communication of seasonal rainfall forecasts to smallholder farmers, taking Kenya as its example. More on «Options for Improving the Communication of Seasonal Rainfall Forecasts to Smallholder Farmers»
November 2011
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Nov 2011
The Evolving Nature of Chinese Telecommunications Investment in the DRC
Author: Gregory Mthembu-Salter
Publisher: South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
This policy brief looks at Chinese investments in telecommunication systems in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). More on «The Evolving Nature of Chinese Telecommunications Investment in the DRC»
September 2011
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7 Sep 2011
Telecommunications
Author: Mark L Goldstein
Publisher: US Government Accountability Office (GAO), Washington, DC
Commercial satellites are used by the U.S. government to provide a variety of fixed satellite services, such as military communications. More on «Telecommunications»
August 2011
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Aug 2011
New Social Media and Conflict in Kyrgyzstan
Author: Neil Melvin, Tolkun Umaraliev
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This paper aims to explore the role of social media in the political turmoil and violence in Kyrgyzstan in 2010. More on «New Social Media and Conflict in Kyrgyzstan»
June 2011
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Jun 2011
Economic and Policy Aspects of Space Regulations in Europe: Part 2
Author: Matxalen Sánchez Aranzamendi
Publisher: European Space Policy Institute (ESPI)
This study is the second part of a set of two studies aimed at providing an overview of the impact that space legislation and regulations have on the development of commercial space activities. More on «Economic and Policy Aspects of Space Regulations in Europe: Part 2»
