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National security -- United States Background Q&A: The UAE Purchase of American Port Facilities 
 Questions and answers about issues surrounding a purchase that would give a company from Dubai (in the United Arab Emirates) "control over facilities in six U.S. ports: New York, Miami, Newark-Port Elizabeth, Philadelphia, New Orleans, and Baltimore." Discusses security concerns (weapons of mass destruction and vulnerability of liquefied natural gas), the company (DP World), significance of operation of U.S. ports by foreign companies, and related topics. From the Council on Foreign Relations. http://www.cfr.org/publication/9918/uae_purchase_of_american_port_facilities.html Topics: Industries, National Security, Transportation Last updated Mar 1, 2006 Behind the Homefront
This blog is "a daily chronicle of news in homeland security and military operations affecting newsgathering, access to information and the public's right to know." From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. http://www.rcfp.org/behindthehomefront/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News, Politics, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Writing Last updated Sep 10, 2003 Center for Democracy and Technology: Security and Freedom
Contains background information, news, analysis, policy papers, legislation, and other information on wiretapping, the USA PATRIOT Act, cybersecurity and cybercrime, the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA, or the digital telephony law), and more. From the Center for Democracy and Technology. http://www.cdt.org/security/ Topics: Librarianship, National Security Last updated Dec 21, 2005 Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
This organization's purpose is to "advance global security and prosperity in an era of economic and political transformation by providing strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decisionmakers." Site covers defense and security policy, social and economic issues, and regional trends, providing lists of experts and projects, publications, and transcripts and audio of briefings, reports, etc. http://www.csis.org/ Topics: International Governments, International Trade, National Security Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
"The United States has traditionally welcomed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and provided foreign investors fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory treatment with few limited exceptions." The CFIUS, an inter-agency committee chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury, implements the Exon-Florio provision, which provides "a mechanism to review and, if the President finds necessary, to restrict FDI that threatens the national security." The site provides an overview of the factors considered by the committee. http://www.treas.gov/offices/international-affairs/cfius/ Topics: Economics, Investing, National Security Last updated Mar 11, 2009 Congressional Reports: Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
A joint inquiry from the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence "into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the terrorist attacks perpetrated against our nation on September 11, 2001. This report (available as both S. Rept. 107-351 and H. Rept. 107-792) consists of 832 pages that presents the joint inquiry’s findings and conclusions, an accompanying narrative, and a series of recommendations." http://www.gpoaccess.gov/serialset/creports/911.html Topics: Government, Government, Military, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Mar 3, 2004 Congressional Research Service [CRS] Reports on Military and National Security
Collection of reports on NATO, weapon systems, general national security, and specific regions. Also includes links to collections of CRS reports on intelligence, secrecy and security, weapons, and space and science. Maintained by the Federation of American Scientists. Note: "The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online." http://fas.org/man/crs/ Topics: International Governments, National Security Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Congressional Research Service [CRS]: Secrecy and Security
Collection of reports on sensitive security information, homeland security, continuity of government, and related topics. Provided by by the Federation of American Scientists, which made these Congressional Research Service publications available online. http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 5, 2004 CRS Reports: Terrorism and Homeland Security
Dozens of Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports on topics such as al-Qaida, battlefield detainees, bioterrorism, air cargo security, and local preparedness. From the University of Maryland School of Law, Thurgood Marshall Law Library. Note: The Congressional Research Service does not make its publications directly available online. http://www.law.umaryland.edu/marshall/crsreports/crssubject.html?subjectchoice=Terrorism Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, National Security, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism Last updated Mar 27, 2009 Cyber War!
This companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline special investigates a "set of warriors fighting on the new battlefield of cyberspace, and ... evaluate[s] just how vulnerable the Internet may be to both virtual and physical attack." It also looks at a number of attacks such as "Slammer" in January 2003 and the "Nimda" virus of 2001. Site also includes FAQs, interviews with experts, a program transcript, video clips, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cyberwar/ Topics: Internet, National Security, Terrorism Last updated Nov 18, 2003 Debating the Patriot Act
Compilation of audio of radio programs and related written material about the December 2005 rejection by the Senate "to reauthorize key surveillance provisions of the USA Patriot Act. ... The 16 provisions in question, including those authorizing secret searches of records and roving wiretaps, are set to expire Dec. 31 [2005]." Includes an overview of key areas of controversy. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4759727&sourceCode=gaw Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship Last updated Dec 19, 2005 Defense and the National Interest
The purpose of this site "is to foster debate on the roles of the U.S. armed forces in the post-Cold War era ... [and] to help create a more effective national defense. ... Contributors to this site are, with a few exceptions, active/reserve, former, or retired military." The site features documents and commentary on topics such as weapon system effectiveness, leadership, and Iraq. Also includes charts, data, and links to related sites. http://d-n-i.net Topics: U.S. Military Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Department of Defense: Biometrics
Features information about the use of biometrics by the U.S. Department of Defense for national security purposes. "Biometrics can help provide these security requirements by basing identity on a physiological characteristic distinctive to an individual." The "Biometrics 101" section contains terminology, types of biometrics systems (such as fingerprint, hand, face, and voice), and other basic information. The site also features references, tutorials, links to news, and updates on the use of biometrics by the U.S. military. http://www.biometrics.dod.mil Topics: National Security, Technology, U.S. Military Last updated Jan 3, 2006 Department of Homeland Security
The U.S. department charged with "[protecting] the nation against further terrorist attacks." Find information about the Homeland Security Advisory System (the color code system used to indicate the "national [terrorism] threat level"), plus speeches, white papers, and related support materials. Some information also available in Spanish. http://www.dhs.gov/ Topics: National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Disaster Central
"This site is devoted to providing timely, quality digital resources in the fields of emergency management, risk management, and homeland security." Includes links to articles about the performance of disaster-related government agencies and about approaches to emergency preparedness. Provided by a disaster management consultant. http://www.disaster-central.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, National Security, Science, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Fact Sheet: Securing U.S. Ports
This February 2006 overview of U.S. ports includes details about the groups responsible for the ports (U.S. Customs and Board Protection, Coast Guard, terminal operator, and port authority), security measures (such as screening and inspection and the Container Security Initiative), the United Arab Emirates (UAE)/Dubai Ports World acquisition, and related topics. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/press_release_0865.shtm Topics: Industries, National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 9, 2006 FAQ: NSA's Data Mining Explained
This May 2006 article answers questions about "a new report about how the National Security Agency [NSA] is involved in not merely surveillance of phone calls, but also an extensive data mining program." Topics include types of domestic phone records covered (such as call detail records, or CDRs), the legality of data mining, and criticisms of the program. Includes links to related news stories and websites. From CNET. http://news.cnet.com/2100-1028_3-6071780.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, National Security Last updated Aug 12, 2008 FAS Intelligence Resource Program: Official Intelligence-Related Documents
Dozens of documents from the U.S. government relating to intelligence issues, including a report on weapons of mass destruction, directives from the director of the CIA, laws and federal regulations, and Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports, such as the October 2003 report on the Intelligence Identities Protection Act, and the May 2005 report on the Security and Freedom Ensured Act and Security and Freedom Enhancement Act (SAFE acts). From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). http://www.fas.org/irp/offdocs/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Military, National Security Last updated Aug 4, 2005 Government Executive.com: Defense & Homeland Security
Provides news, special reports, and resources on the U.S. homeland security agencies, which incorporate the existing Federal Emergency Management Agency, Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service (including the Border Patrol), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Secret Service. From the online version of Government Executive magazine. http://www.govexec.com/defensehs/ Topics: Government, Magazines, National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Keep America Safe and Free
This site provides "information about the ACLU's fight to stop the war on terrorism's growing infringement on our civil liberties." Includes a "Tool Kit," fact sheets on the Patriot Act and topics such as surveillance and detention, press releases, tips for organizing a house party to familiarize your community with civil liberties issues, related news, postcards, e-cards, and much more. From the American Civil Liberties Union. http://www.aclu.org/safefree/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship, Terrorism Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Legislation Related to the Attack of September 11, 2001
"This site was begun in September 2001 as a way of keeping the public readily apprised of legislation related to the terrorist attack on the United States that month. ... The site will not be updated after the conclusion of the 107th.quot; From THOMAS, the Library of Congress' gateway to legislative information. http://thomas.loc.gov/home/terrorleg.htm Topics: Law by Subject, Terrorism Last updated Mar 25, 2006 National Center for Public Policy Research
A not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 to "provide the conservative movement" with current news, opinion, and research on a wide variety of topics, such as defense, the environment, health care, civil rights, national security, social security, and tort reform. Find policy analysis papers, commentaries, and a blog. Searchable. http://www.nationalcenter.org Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Federal (U.S.) Government, Political Parties & Theories, Politics Last updated Oct 26, 2004 National Cryptologic Museum
This museum "is the National Security Agency's principal gateway to the public. It shares the Nation's, as well as NSA's, cryptologic legacy and place in world history." The site features descriptions and images from exhibits on topics such as African-American cryptologic pioneers, women in American cryptology, World War II, the Cold War, and more. http://www.nsa.gov/about/cryptologic_heritage/museum/ Topics: Computers, Military, National Security, Native Americans Last updated Jan 27, 2009 National Flagship Language Program (NFLP)
NFLP "awards financial support to U.S. universities recognized as leaders in the field of language education. ... NFLP seeks to produce university graduates, across disciplines, with a 'superior' level of proficiency in languages critical to U.S. national security." The site provides information about NFLP Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian language programs. From the Center for Advanced Study of Language, University of Maryland. http://www.thelanguageflagship.org/ Topics: Language, National Security Last updated Jun 17, 2007 National Security Archive
Includes declassified U.S. documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Includes documents from the Nixon-Presley Meeting, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the CIA involvement in Latin America, U.S. nuclear history documents, White House e-mail, North Korea nuclear weapons, and much more. From George Washington University, Washington, D.C. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/ Topics: Politics by Place, United States History Last updated Apr 26, 2003 National Security Education Program (NSEP)
The NSEP "seeks to lead in development of the national capacity to educate U.S. citizens, understand foreign cultures, strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and enhance international cooperation and security." The site provides information and forms for applying for NSEP undergraduate scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Also includes information about the NSEP service requirement and a list of current grant recipients. From the Institute of International Education (IIE). http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?&Template=/programs/nsep/default.htm Topics: College and University Education, Education, National Security Last updated May 9, 2005 No Place to Hide
This American RadioWorks program, based on the book of the same name by Robert O'Harrow Jr., reports on the data industry since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, when "national security officials reached out to data companies for help in finding potential terrorists." The site features transcripts of interview with John Ashcroft, Viet Dinh (primary author of the USA Patriot Act), Sen. Patrick Leahy, and others. Includes articles and related links. From American Public Media. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/noplacetohide/ Topics: Librarianship, National Security Last updated Apr 21, 2005 NOW with Bill Moyers: Patriot Act II
Transcripts of a February 2003 television interview with Chuck Lewis, executive director of the Center for Public Integrity, about the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003, also known as "Patriot Act II," which some consider "a sweeping expansion of the government's police powers." Includes a response from the Department of Justice, a later interview with civil libertarian Nat Hentoff, a timeline, and related links. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series "Now with Bill Moyers." http://www.pbs.org/now/politics/lewis.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security Last updated Apr 9, 2006 Operation Liberty Shield
The website of a national security plan developed by the office of the United States Homeland Security to protect against terrorist attacks on the U.S. "while maintaining the free flow of goods and people across our border with minimal disruption to our economy and way of life." The plan includes increasing the security of the nation's infrastructure, borders, transportation, health and food systems, and enhanced monitoring of financial and payment systems. http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/homeland/liberty.html Topics: National Security, Terrorism Last updated Aug 19, 2006 Preserving Life & Liberty
Information from the U.S. Department of Justice about the USA PATRIOT Act. Includes an overview of the act, recent testimony, a section "dispelling some of the major myths" about the act and its enforcement, the Senate and House of Representatives votes, congressional statements, and the text of the act. Also includes news about reauthorization efforts in 2005. http://www.justice.gov/archive/ll/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Law by Subject, Librarianship, Politics by Place, Terrorism Last updated Nov 1, 2009 A Stake in Civil Liberties: The Bill of Rights Defense Committee (BORDC)
This organization helps local community members "support repeal of parts of the USA PATRIOT Act and Executive Orders that infringe on Constitutional rights" by passing resolutions at the local government level. Includes planning tips, sample language, and a list of communities that have passed or are considering resolutions. http://www.bordc.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Law by Subject, Librarianship Last updated Jun 14, 2005 The Sun Also Sets: Understanding the Patriot Act "Sunsets"
"The Patriot Act contains more than 150 separate sections in 10 major titles. About a tenth of the law expires or 'sunsets' this year [2005] unless Congress votes to reauthorize it. The sections discussed and listed ... [on this site] are the most significant provisions that Congress must examine as it deliberates again on the Patriot Act." Also includes links to related information from the ACLU. From the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). http://action.aclu.org/reformthepatriotact/sunsets.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship, National Security Last updated Dec 21, 2005 Terrorism and Security Collection
Over thirty full-text, searchable publications about science and policy issues having to do with terrorism and security. Topics discussed include cybercrime, biological and chemical threats, airline passenger screening, bombs, and cryptography. From the National Academies Press. http://www.nap.edu/collections/terror/ Topics: Military, National Security, Terrorism Last updated May 15, 2004 TOPOFF: Exercising National Preparedness
"Top Officials (TOPOFF) is the nation's premier terrorism preparedness exercise, involving top officials at every level of government, as well as representatives from the international community and private sector. ... TOPOFF was mandated by Congress in an effort to engage Top Officials in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster" The site describes these full-scale exercises with details about participants and scenarios. From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/training/gc_1179350946764.shtm Topics: National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 27, 2008 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
ICE, "the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for identifying and shutting down vulnerabilities in the nation's border, economic, transportation and infrastructure security." The site describes ICE activities such as the Federal Protective Service, which provides "law enforcement and security services to ... all federally owned and leased facilities nationwide." Includes news, fact sheets, and more. http://www.ice.gov Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Trade, Law, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Jun 7, 2006 US-CERT: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
"Established in 2003 to protect the nation's Internet infrastructure, US-CERT coordinates defense against and responses to cyber attacks across the nation." The site features information for system administrators, computer professionals, and nontechnical and government users. Information for home users includes recovering from a Trojan horse computer virus, and home computer security issues (such as anti-virus programs, firewalls, email attachments). Updates are provided by the "National Cyber Alert System." Part of the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.us-cert.gov Topics: Computers, Computers, Internet, National Security, Terrorism Last updated Jan 29, 2009 The USA PATRIOT Act and Patron Privacy on Library Internet Terminals
Library law consultant Mary Minow discusses the impact on libraries of the Patriot Act and defines the Act in easy-to-understand language. Includes a bibliography and related links. http://www.llrx.com/features/usapatriotact.htm Topics: Internet, Law by Subject, Librarianship Last updated Jun 14, 2005 The USA PATRIOT Act, and What You Can Do
Practical guidance for librarians about "what the [Patriot] Act means and how we should respond to it." Includes guidance for preparing for law enforcement requests, and suggestions for eliminating unnecessary patron information from computers, servers, and other library equipment. From librarians Mairi McFall and Karen G. Schneider, in an article originally published in the newsletter of the California Library Association. http://www.cla-net.org/resources/articles/us_patriot_act.php Topics: Ethics, Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security Last updated Jun 14, 2005 The USA PATRIOT Act in the Library
This collection of resources from the American Library Association (ALA), created "to offer guidance and suggestions how libraries should respond if law enforcement 'knocks at the door,'" contains a PowerPoint presentation, related ALA documents (including Guidelines for Librarians on the USA Patriot Act), and links to excerpts from the U.S. Justice Department's "Searching and Seizing Computers and Obtaining Electronic Evidence in Criminal Investigations." Includes analyses of the Act from other organizations. http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/intfreedom/privacyconfidentiality/patriotact/index.cfm Topics: Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security Last updated Nov 1, 2008 USA Patriot Act Resolutions of State Library Associations
A browsable directory of resolutions about the USA PATRIOT Act from national, state, and local library associations. Includes related links and contact information for submitting additional resolutions. From the Office of Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=stateifcinaction&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29738 Topics: Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security, Social Issues Last updated Jun 16, 2005 USA Patriot Act Sunset: Provisions That Expire on December 31, 2005
Text of the June 10, 2004, CRS (Congressional Research Service) Report for Congress about temporary provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act on "enhanced foreign intelligence and law enforcement surveillance authority," which were scheduled to expire at the end of 2005 if they did not get Congressional renewal. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). http://www.fas.org/irp/crs/RL32186.pdf Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Law by Subject, Librarianship, National Security Last updated Apr 11, 2006 Wired News: Security
Collection of news stories and opinion pieces about security topics such as government surveillance, wiretapping, privacy, identity theft, and border security. Includes material from 2006 about "internal documents, which a whistle-blower says demonstrate AT&T's cooperation with the NSA's domestic spying" on telephone records. Most articles have a technology focus. From Wired News. http://www.wired.com/politics/security/ Topics: National Security Last updated Apr 1, 2007 |
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