NEWS & ANALYSIS

Small Arms Survey Outlines Difficulties In Estimating Gun Ownership

Sep 15, 2011 -Current estimates say civilians own 650 million guns worldwide--more than three times the number owned by armed forces worldwide and more than 25 times the amount held by law enforcement.

Morning Security Brief: FBI's Anti-Muslim Training, Human Trafficking Of Terrorists, Jail Violence, And More

Sep 15, 2011 -The FBI is teaching agents that Islam is synonymous with terrorism. Three men pleaded guilty for plans to smuggle a fictitious terrorist into the United States. West Virginia jails see an 87 percent increase in violence. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Mothers Released From Prison, DHS Grants, 12 and Under Pat-Downs, and More

Sep 14, 2011 -4,000 mothers to be released from California prisons. Jewish organizations sweep Homeland Security grants. TSA changes its pat-down policies for children. And more.

Morning Security Brief: Security Spending, U.S. Troops in Libya, Maharashtra Strike, and More

Sep 13, 2011 -Economists say money was spent unchecked in the War on Terror. No boots on the ground in Libya changed on Monday to eight boots on the ground. Doctors' security demands are met in India. And more.

Morning Security Brief: 9-11 Anniversary Threat, Domestic Militias on the Rise, GPS Tracking, and More

Sep 12, 2011 -No arrests based on the tip received over the weekend of a 9-11 anniversary attack. An Iraqi militia leader is calling for his followers to suspend attacks on U.S. troops. Judges raise concerns over GPS tracking. And more.

Are Intelligence Strategies Too Focused On Safe Havens?

Sep 01, 2011 -Failed states may not be the terrorist havens experts once thought. More attention should be given to weak and corrupt nations.

Morning Security Brief: 9-11 Alerts, Rewards Programs, Australian Private Security, and More

Sep 01, 2011 -Agencies warn citizens to be vigilant in September. Police offer gift cards to tipsters. Australian police move to regulate private security. And more.

IDF Snipers To Use Laser Designator in Riot Control

Aug 29, 2011 -The IDF’s new counter-protest strategy aims to reduce the number of rubber bullet-related deaths.

Morning Security Brief: Disaster Scams, Libyan Weapons, Boko Haram, and More

Aug 29, 2011 -Phishing scams roll in after Irene rolls out. As Gaddafi's troops flee, thousand of weapons are unaccounted for. The death toll rises in last week's UN bombing, and the investigation progresses.

Blame It On El Nino: Researchers Link Conflict To Climate Change

Aug 25, 2011 -Researchers at Columbia say they’ve found a link to climate cycles and civil conflict, while skeptics charge there's a political motivation behind the results.
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