What is the Impact of the NIMS Mandate?
As a consequence of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the US Homeland Security Act of 2002 mandated the creation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to be the standard method fo
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Back from the Brink: Truth and Trust in the Public Sphere
The article presents a historical review of the evolving role of scientific expertise in public affairs in the U.S.
Testimony on Russian Interference in European Elections
This Russian campaign on both sides of the Atlantic is directed towards one overarching goal—to undermine the democracies of the West, to divide Europe from America, and to weaken both NATO and the Eu
In Saudi Shakeup, Economics Tops Counterterrorism
The latest big news out of the Middle East is that Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has ousted the crown prince and installed his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman, in that position.
Theresa May's Troubles and 'The Troubles'
On Monday, the newly elected Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar, emerged from his meeting with his British counterpart, Theresa May, promising good news.
China and the End of the Cold War in Europe
An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including the Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, the Cold War era and Chinese foreign policy.
Living in a Glass House: The United States Must Better Defend Against Cyber and Information Attacks
As technology advances and we become more connected, we increasingly live in a digital “glass house” that must be much better protected.
Qatar Crisis Shows Risk of Trump's Saudi Reset
President Donald Trump feels his recent trip to the Middle East was a great success, and the actions by Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies to isolate and punish Qatar this week were the first fruits of
US-Europe Alliance is in Crisis
There will be real costs to America if the president sticks to this course, from trade and the Iran deal to fighting ISIS and containing Russia.
How Trump Is Surrendering America's Soft Power
President Donald Trump's decision to remove the U.S.
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