Highlights − Recent increased military expenditures by Brazil and Venezuela signal a new era in South America − Debate continues about whether or not the military buildup of both …
The FARC: Colombia’s Most Powerful Rebels (Part 2 of 4)
Editor’s Note: This report is the second installment of a four-part assessment of terrorist groups operating within Latin America and the Caribbean. The assessment will focus on the Popular …
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Chad: Future Instability Likely
Highlights − Rebel alliance attack on capital poses greatest threat yet to President Deby's 18-year rule − Separate rebel attack in eastern Chad shows increased coordination between …
University Researchers Eye Cell Phones to Combat Dirty Bomb Threat
Highlights − Researchers developing cell phone radiation detection system, hope to commercialize system − On a larger scale, false positives could create wide-spread …
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Severed Cables Cause Service Disruptions
Highlights − Service disruption to four submarine cables serving the Middle East and South Asia − Cables are expected to be repaired in the coming weeks − Companies should …
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India: A Nation on High Alert
Highlights: − The increasing number of terror threats in recent weeks can be attributed to Republic Day − India has largely become a paranoid state issuing nationwide terror alerts on …
Europe: Looking for Answers: European Union Ministers Debate “Passenger Name Record”
Highlights - European Union ministers discuss proposed anti-terrorism measure called “Passenger Name Record” - New anti-terrorism proposal follows recent terror arrests in Barcelona, …
Turkey: 13 Arrested in Push to Stifle Turkish Ultranationalists
Highlights: • There is a long history of ultranationalist activity in Turkey • The Turkish government is now taking the threat of ultra-nationalism seriously • It is likely that more arrests …
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China: Health Concerns for the Beijing Olympics
Highlights: - Beijing officials recently completed a four month campaign to improve the quality of Chinese food products ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics - A first aid brochure will be available …
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World: NATO and the Nuclear Option
Highlights • Following the attacks on 9/11, former high ranking NATO commanders believe NATO must consider pre-emptive nuclear attacks • The commanders argue that the West is losing the war …