After numerous delays and heightened tensions, it appears the United Nations has put forward a firm plan on Kosovo?s future. While the plan does not recommend immediate independence for Kosovo, the …
New Microsoft Zero-Day Announced
According to Microsoft?s Security Response Center, malformed Excel spreadsheets are being used in targeted attacks to trigger a previously unknown vulnerability in the Microsoft Excel product line. …
The Criminalization and Fragmentation of the Internet
Like this past year, 2007 promises to witness and increase in the volume, variety, and virulence of online threats. Online threats will increase because the ratio of risk versus reward has not …
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2007 Projection for Islamic Terrorism in the US
Al-Qaeda is the terrorist organization that will pose the greatest threat to US homeland security in 2007. TRC believes that al-Qaeda intends to carry out a significant attack within the US in 2007 …
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Immigration and Border Security in 2007
On October 26, 2006, President George W. Bush signed the Secure Fence Act in the latest effort aimed at securing the US?s 7,500-mile land and air border. This act authorizes funding for: ? Hundreds …
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Latin American Security Threats in 2007
The most important security threats facing the US from Latin America are rooted in criminality and violence. 2007 will witness the consolidation of a trend that has been advancing in Latin America in …
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Economic Projections for Latin American in 2007
Current economic indicators suggest Latin American states will maintain GDP growth throughout 2007, avert historical inflationary pressure, maintain and possibly decrease unemployment figures, and …
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Risks to US Personnel in Central and South America
Violent crime will continue to be a major problem throughout Central and South America. The Andean Region, specifically Colombia , Bolivia , and Peru continue to be threatened by drug trafficking …
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Georgia and US Foil Uranium Plot
The disclosure from the Georgian government that they foiled a uranium smuggling plot last summer has revived fears about terrorists trying to attain materials for a nuclear or radiological weapon and …
Greece Flaring up Again
After enjoying months of relative calm, peace was shattered in Athens, Greece on January 12, when an obscure but potentially deadly extremist group, calling themselves the Revolutionary Struggle , …