Articles related to "National Security"

In an unusual and significant display of two differing points of view, President Obama and Former Vice President Cheney have at it, during a display of dissimilar minds.

The National Security Act of 1947 completely reshaped the military structure and intelligence community of the United States and directly effected American foreign policy

Expecting news about the economy, more than 50 million viewers watched last week's televised debate, where talk of the financial crisis was noticeably brief.

Saying "climate change doesn't wait," Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson hopes a new administration in Washington can avoid the repeated advances and retreats on energy policy.

The subject of foreign students in American post-secondary institutions is controversial and tied to arguments regarding immigration and the economy.

Bertholf, the first National Security Cutter of the new Legend Class has been launched and promises increased performance and improved technology for the Coast Guard.

The US Senate is scheduled to vote on ACES this Fall. To help push the legislation, some Senators are emphasizing the importance of climate change to national security.

Obama's lack of international experience could be tested soon after he is elected. Take it from his running mate, Senator Joe Biden

Mohamed Harkat's case takes a turn as he receives bail, faces a deportation order, and the government loses its bail appeal. But the final word is the Supreme Court's.

Even though President Obama has ordered Guantanamo closed and softened his Middle Eastern rhetoric, terrorism experts say the threat of terrorism attacks is still real.

Despite attempting to reign in presidential power, Congress not only has history against it but also its own passage of the National Security Act of 1947.

Immigration research has a new method for curbing illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico line: Invisible laser beams designed to measure stress levels of border crossers.

Vice-President Dick Cheney disputes White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel's claim of having to start from scratch on Afghan War strategy.

President John F. Kennedy advises the public of the missiles on Cuba and decides to impose a blockade.

The United States produced the first woman to achieve the rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army. General Kennedy has paved a path of courage and conviction.

For an unforgettable wedding nothing beats having your big day in Jamaica. Capture the moment on pristine sandy beaches or in a lush tropical garden.

In the final 2008 presidential debate the economic crisis was front and center. Americans were described as frightened and angry. The real problem was ignored.

This week, President Obama decided to fight a court order forcing the release of photos alledging depicting torture. The decision puts him a political Catch-22

Coming soon to a DMV near you... the REAL ID Act is on its way. And that constitutional privacy you value so much? Say goodbye.

Videos and websites have made enduring claims that the United States government has plans to use prison camps to contain American citizens.

The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril.

Freedoms are under attack in democracies, particularly the right of freedom of expression by using images. Conversely, many people are infringing the rights of others.

United States President John F. Kennedy and his advisors determine that the Cuban missiles must be removed either by air strikes or by imposing a blockade around Cuba.

Certain aspects of the national psyche make some nations more likely to wage war or commit genocide than others.

The Obama administration will focus on the future instead of making ad-hoc decisions as the Bush administration did in the past.

Information assurance is a growing field in IT. Find out how to earn an IA online degree while continuing to work.

The U.S.-Muslim Engagement Project has released a report that provides strategies for improved U.S. relations with Muslim countries and communities.

An assessment of the Bush years related to foreign policy may reveal a difficult juxtaposition between the war on terror and the rise in anti-American sentiment.

The modern world has heard of the controversial Patriot Act, a.k.a. America's "Orwellian" law; but what is it and why is it so infamous?

In October 2001, Canada made a commitment to help rebuild Afghanistan. Eight years later, Canadians debate their ongoing involvement.

All forms of financial institutions have dominated the US economy the last 8 months. Should free market capitalism continue or Federal interactions dominate businesses?

Barick Obama's cabinet will not be "A Team of Rivals" as Lincoln built, but it may produce the diversity of opinion that his role model sought. Here's how they compare.

A murder straight out of a James Bond movie leads Booth, Bones, and the gang to investigate a spy ring.

Canadian officials have reacted to comments made by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano regarding entry of the 9-11 terrorists into the USA from Canada.

President John F. Kennedy's choice of quarantine instead of blockade is clarified by Roosevelt's Quarantine Speech of 1937.

Dick Cheney, the most powerful vice president in history, pushed to continue a domestic wiretapping program

A number of organizations sponsor Arabic language study for U.S. students. Tap into these funding sources to travel, live, and learn in Middle Eastern countries.

A number of organizations sponsor Japanese language study for international students. Tap into these funding sources to travel, live, and learn in Japan.

A healthcare system that limits access for the poor and under-insured will be incapable of responding to a pandemic in a timely fashion.

Israeli President Shimon Peres has asked Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government. The request comes after elections resulting in a virtual tie with Kadima.

The war in Afghanistan continues to be at the forefront of media headlines. Immense pressure is being placed squarely on President Obama to act quickly and decisively.

With Obama's safety in potential danger, people everywhere are asking: What is being done to protect the future American President?

It was little known that on at least two dozen occasions blood was drawn by either side of the two superpowers in the cold war in aerial combat.

Before and since 9/11, one of the most effective ways to fight terrorism has been economic. With this goal, certain provisions prohibit material support to terrorists.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is missing dozens of historical documents and items, and no one knows where they are or how they disappeared.

While a superior US military force may offer protection to its citizens and also deter enemy attack, there are indications it may also act as an obstacle to global peace.

Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard) is now evil. Some long time fans will have stopped reading after the first sentence. For those that haven't there are spoilers below!

Temperatures and precipitation are predicted to increase because of global warming. This will lead to food shortages, decreased water supplies and severe storms.

A new book reminds Barack Obama and his team that, "reaching for the 'right' answer is just the beginning." Implementing well-formed policy is the key to real change.

Although Canada is considered as having a more open and flexible immigration system, the regulations for immigrant detention are still questionable.