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Operation Desert Storm became the most widely and most swiftly reported war in history due to the “CNN effect”, which refers to the widely available round-the-clock broadcasts of the Cable News Network. (Belknap) General Powell instructed National Defense University students, “Once you’ve got all the forces moving and everything’s being taken care of by the commanders, and turn your attention to television, because you can win the battle but lose the war if you don’t handle the story right” (Belknap)

The distinction between homeland security and homeland defense is pivotal in gaining a better understanding of how these agencies work and how they correlate to our nations infrastructure. We must understand the designated missions set forth for both these agencies while learning how they meet the tasks appointed to them and resources utilized to accomplish the mission. Learning the fundamentals of our nations infrastructure information must be provided to showcase how these agencies utilize the

year is 1941, war is waging in Europe between the Axis and Allies with the United States trying to remain neutral. Yet, the nation was sharply divided between “Isolationists,” those who wanted to stay away from conflict and “Interventionists,” those who wanted to intervene against the Nazi regime. President Franklin Roosevelt belonged to the interventionists as he perceived the war as “a life-and-death struggle in defense of Western values” which had become abandoned by Nazi Germany and their allies

Computers and the Internet have caused the United State’s National Security to embark on amazing advancements in technology. Yet, both computers and the Internet can quickly grow to become threatening dangers across the nations. With classified, financial, military, and government information often being stored through databases, a cyber breach is a possibility that should be a forefront concern of the United State’s National Security’s defense. While ISIS and other terroristic groups are

Introduction The security of the United States and living without being under a constant threat should be very important to all citizens and those who visit this country. The research revealed some interesting facts, it is impossible to secure every commercial building, airport, bridge, bypass, and government building. One element of the security is that terrorists will not have the ability to attack every place in the United States. However, everything is a possible target and terrorists want

“The Department of Homeland Security was created through the incorporation of 22 different federal departments and agencies into a joint, integrated Department.” DHS has become a more efficient and integrated Department that has become highly strengthened; the homeland security is an agency that has a more secure America. Without a doubt, it is highly equipped to confront the vast range of threats the United States of America faces. This analysis will explain why the Department of Homeland Security

Homosexuals, bisexuals and lesbians were a condemned lot not allowed to serve in the United States military service including the Navy forces. Service men and women in the military were judged not only with reference to their behavioral conduct but also from their sexual orientation results. The Department of Defense (DOD) would ask questions concerning sexual orientation of prospects willing to join the military service. A sexual orientation related to sexual attraction to people of a particular

In the past sixteen years the United States has seen significant changes to the national policies that protect the population and its critical infrastructure. Two main agencies that arose from the 911 Attacks were the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Homeland Defense (HLD). These two agencies are responsible for protecting countless potential terrorist targets, millions of citizens, and the thousands of miles of U.S boarders. How can two government agencies protect so

organizational changes to the Department of Defense will have to be made in order to fulfill the President’s memorandum. Although there will not be major changes, there will be interdepartmental streamlining in order to eliminate redundant positions and programs. The current structure of the DoD continues to operate the way that it should, and although the president and strategy may have changed the DoD will continue to operate with the current structure. The Department will also continue to contract

Cyber Security: New laws in United States and Their Impact Throughout the United States today there are many attempted hacks going on right now, most unsuccessful, but some are successful. Major businesses as well as minor businesses have had to invest in a good security systems and making backups of data to protect themselves, as well as their clients, from attempted hacking and the risk of sensitive information being leaked out ( such as social security or credit card numbers). As a result, there