One of the most common questions that homeland security and law enforcement officials and expertsi tell me they get asked by their friends and relatives is “Why Haven’t We Been Attacked Again?” It’s an question I’ve been asking them as well. I call these common queries “Barbecue Questions (or “Cocktail Party Questions” in the colder weather) […]
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“Why Haven’t We Been Attacked Again?” — Trying To Answer A ‘Barbecue Question’ For The Public
August 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment
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What The ‘Anthrax Letters’ Case Can Help Teach Us About Dealing With Major New Emergencies Of 21st Century
August 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment
In the wake of the suicide of the ‘Anthrax Letters’ suspect, Bruce E. Ivins, there was an interesting article in Saturday’s Washington Post, “Yesterday’s Fears Fade As We Adapt To Tomorrow’s” about how we as humans process and deal with threats, and what the implications are for managing them in the future.
Post reporter Joel Garreau interviewed some […]
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