Countering the Threat of Nuclear Terrorism at Domestic and Foreign Ports This issue brief provides information on port security, particularly regarding the scanning of containers to prevent disturbances caused by the…
COVID-19 and Human Rights This timely collection brings together original explorations of the COVID-19 pandemic and its wide-ranging, global effects on human rights. The…
COVID-19 as Eco-Pandemic Injustice: Opportunities for Collective and Antiracist Approaches to Environmental Health Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has coincided with a powerful upsurge in antiracist activism in the United States, linking many forms…
Creating a Federally Sponsored Cyber Insurance Program An analysis in support of a cyber insurance program. A particular emphasis is placed on the lack of private sector…
Creating the Department of Homeland Security: Rethinking the Ends and Means This issue brief examines the benefits of having all activities of U.S. organizations that secure global trade and travel and protect homeland security
Daniel Aldrich: Bowling Alone or Distancing Together? The Role of Social Capital in Excess Death Rates from COVID-19 Abstract Much attention on the spread and impact of the ongoing pandemic has focused on institutional factors such as government…
Daniel P. Aldrich for AusBiz: The Essential Role of Small Business Leaders After Disaster Strikes Read the full publication here. Excerpt: Australia regrettably is no stranger to disasters and shocks. Over the past two years…
Debating Disaster Risk: Ethical Dilemmas in the Era of Climate Change Dealing with the risks of climate change and disaster is a political process. It produces winners and losers, mobility and…
Defeating the Jihadists: A Blueprint for Action This report analyzes how the US approaches the threat of terrorism and makes recommendations for how to change policies to better address the issue. The report also profiles various jihadist groups and uses this information to state how much financial investments and effort are necessary to successfully overcome them.
Denying to Win: How Image Savvy Militant Leaders Respond When Operatives Harm Civilians Terrorism carries high costs for militant leaders because attacks on civilians risk tarnishing the reputation of the entire group as…
DHS Cyber Incident Data and Analysis Working Group White Papers This paper outlines the benefits of creating a cyber incident data repository. It argues that improved information sharing capabilities amongst…
Do resilient and sustainable design strategies conflict in commercial buildings? A critical analysis of existing resilient building frameworks and their sustainability implications In this report, the authors analyze current resilient strategies through various frameworks in order to evaluate current systems that are…
