Is Al Qaeda in Yemen Becoming More Dangerous?
The U.S. Embassy in Yemen is now offering limited public services. It is the final U.S. embassy to reopen following …
Homeland Security
Entering the Era of Homegrown Violent Extremism: Interview with Erroll Southers
The April 15, 2013, terrorist attack on the Boston Marathon has raised many questions about the evolving threat from homegrown …
Maritime Security 2013 West Focuses on Improving Port and Coastal Surveillance
The Maritime Security 2013 West conference is currently being held in Long Beach, Calif., hosted by Homeland Security Outlook of …
The New DHS Secretary: Time to Pick a Top Cop for a Tough Job
With President Barack Obama returning to the White House from his annual summer vacation, with any luck over the next …
The Rolling Stone Boston Bomber Cover Photo Controversy
There’s an old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s often quoted by teachers, parents and others to …
What the New U.S. DHS Secretary Needs to Do
With the announced departure of Janet Napolitano as U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, and speculation on potential successors …
TSA’s Notice to Fliers About Ramadan
It is the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a time of reflection, fasting and prayer for Muslims. During daylight hours, …
Making Sense of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and Online Radicalization
A 30-count indictment has been brought against Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The charges include use of weapons of mass …
Janet Napolitano Resigns: Who Will Be the Next DHS Secretary?
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigned today, saying in a statement that she would become head of the …
The Asteroid Threat: The Search for City and Planet-killers
On May 31 asteroid 1998 QE2 – not named after the cruise ship, but nine Queen Elizabeth 2 ship-lengths in …