The flagship for the war on terror could well be the U.S. Navy ship Mercy. But this Navy vessel is…
President Bush released a statement following his meeting with the Iraq Study Group Wednesday, saying that the report “gives a…
On the Huffington Post, writer Bob Burnett provides some analysis on the delicate relationship between Bush and the troops.
If you’re traveling for an education related conference it’s important to pack light so you’re not weighted down with too much class material. Remember, the point is to enjoy the conference. You’ll need to find a clever way to make the most of your spare time.
Erin Merryn was a victim of child rape and sexual abuse. In an effort to help other child victims, she has dedicated her life to pushing states to adopt Erin’s Law, which requires schools to teach age-appropriate curriculum about sexual abuse to students in prekindergarten through fifth-grade. The purpose of this educational effort is to get victims to disclose abuse. Read more from AMU professor Michael Beshears about the progress of this law and why it has stalled in some state legislatures.
Conducting a sexual assault investigation can be very complex, especially when military members are involved. While military and civilian law enforcement investigative procedures are similar, there are some very important differences in protocol and procedure. Learn more about the differences in interrogations and questioning and how to work best with military criminal investigation organizations (MCIOs) to ensure the successful prosecution of military offenders in both the military and civilian realms.
By Dr. Kate Brannum
Program Director, International Relations at American Public University
Over the last several years, Central American governments have increased their efforts to build hydroelectric dams, often under the auspices of the U.N.’s Framework Convention on Climate Change Kyoto Protocol Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
By Diane L. Maye
Special Contributor for In Homeland Security
In 1938, the historian and political scientist Crane Brinton aptly described the timeline of revolutionary activity through his metaphor of a “fever.” He described revolution as an abnormality, or societal “fever” that starts with the disaffection from the elite class, or educated population.
By Dr. Darrell Dantzler
Emergency managers must be actively monitoring global and national response strategies to the novel coronavirus. Learn how state and local emergency managers can improve public communication and potentially mitigate person-to-person transmission through strategies like social distancing.
