One leading researcher shares his insights into the existential threats that the electrical infrastructure faces. He proposes that a superhighway with electrical systems protected at multiple points is not only […]
Now that the Iran nuclear deal is in effect, it is worth exploring whether this agreement will in
fact: (a) constrain Iran’s efforts to build nuclear weapons and inhibit nuclear proliferation in the
region; or (b) have unintended negative consequences that the United States and its negotiating partners
did not or could not foresee.
The topic of borders – ports of entry, security, and public health concerns – has become politicized, and the focus on true border security has been somewhat lost. Educating politicians and instilling practicality in the public are necessary before any effective border security policy changes can be made. A recent roundtable discussion addressed these critical issues.
Four key threats the nation faces will follow the next president of the United States into office.
These threats are not new, but will increase if not effectively addressed. Whoever is elected for this
leadership position must be equipped with the right information in order to prioritize and make tough
decisions regarding these threats.
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” —Mike Tyson, Boxing Heavyweight ChampionThis article derives from an extended interview with Dr. Rajko Anic. As a physician during the 1992-1995 […]
Significant budgetary and political constraints should not keep people from fully exercising their
authority and cause them to suffer the consequences should an attack take place. Working under
budgetary-constrained environments is always difficult, but it takes on more urgency when there are
clearly identified enemies that intend to harm the homeland. Difficult times call for innovative
measures.
The DomPrep Journal features original content written by practitioners in various emergency
preparedness and resilience fields. Addressing the needs of professionals dedicated to preparing and
protecting their communities, the first four issues of the 2016 volume have been downloaded a total of
more than 200,000 times! To view these or other past issues, visit the DomPrep Journal page.
All infrastructure is not the same. Across disciplinary sectors, agencies and organizations must
identify the key elements necessary to ensure “a system” (e.g., community) has a minimum level of
resilience, as a system is only as strong as the weakest link. DomPrep hosted a roundtable discussion to
address “Critical Infrastructure – A Failing Grade.”
Roads crumble, bridges fall. It is not that the United States cannot maintain, improve, and build
more infrastructure. It is that so many people believe it is too difficult because of these myths. The
myths have to be debunked to allow new ways of thinking.
Sea-level rise is in the news with increasing frequency. Yet, the longer-term threat is largely
underestimated. The risks in terms of economic impact, emergency preparedness, and national security
have profound strategic importance. The latest news from Greenland and Antarctica strongly suggests that
there is no time to waste when it comes to preparing for this threat.
One leading researcher shares his insights into the existential threats that the electrical infrastructure faces. He proposes that a superhighway with electrical systems protected at multiple points is not only […] 