Bush National Security Strategy Drawing Both Praise and Criticism by John Shaw President George W. Bushís new national security strategy (NSS), released Sept. 20, has generated enormous interest and intense debate from the halls of Congress to embassies and foreign ministries across the world. Interest is especially high as tensions continue to mount between the United States and Iraq, with Bush recently signing a new resolution to use force, if necessary, to disarm Saddam Hussein and pressing the United Nations to compel Iraq to submit to unconditional weapons inspections. Supporters of Bushís new pre-emptive doctrine describe it as a bold, direct, visionary strategy for a dangerous world. Critics deride it as an ill-conceived, arrogant and damaging document that raises more questions than answers and creates more problems than it solves...more... Defense Listing: Embassy Defense Officials Listing

Homeland Security Prefers Integration Over Innovation by Bill Pietrucha According to a recent report issued by the organizers of the Technology and Homeland Security Summit, the U.S. market for homeland security technology products and services is approaching $100 billion. The report, titled ìHomeland Technology Opportunities: The Market, The Needs and Recommendations,î puts the market at just over $98 billion, including $9.5 billion alone for local government needs. But most of the money earmarked for homeland security is currently going into personnel, such as airline baggage and passenger screeners, and not technology, according to a number of security industry insiders...more... The Eyes Have It in Airport, Border Security Iris-Recognition Technology Being Used for Quick, Accurate Identification by Bill Pietrucha The old saying goes that the eyes are the windows to the soul. At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands, border guards and security personnel may not get that intimate with a passenger or employee, but they will know whether he or she is who they say they are...more... Your Eyes Are Your Passport