Homeland Security Review

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY OF 2002 AND 2007 TO THE RECENTLY RELEASED QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW OF 2010.

Homeland security refers to a phrase used for security efforts to protect the united state against terrorist attacks, reduce the chances of terrorist attacks and minimize and recover from damages quickly. It was formed after the September attacks of 11; 2001.It was the brain child of President George W. Bush. It was formed not only to cater for terrorist attacks but also to cater for natural disasters like the hurricane Katrina. The national strategy for homeland security of 2202 is not very different from that of 2007. the only difference is that the 2007 one was a revision of the 2002 one with several details being added after the U.S government realized that there was need to revise it because the enemy is constantly on the plow and if not revised and improved, they would be caught unawares.

The 2007 national strategy for homeland security was more specific on how to handle terrorist attacks an also how to prevent them from being attacked in that while the 2002 one dwelt on terrorist attacks, reduce Americas vulnerability and recover from attacks, the 2007 one added to it the fact that there were disasters that needed to be addressed, both manmade and natural. And respond effectively. It was also formed to prioritize ongoing and future homeland security efforts, come up with a strategy to put in order the national effort and make it one. It looks at these problems in depth and offers practical solutions. Its main enemies are the al-Qaeda and the Americans in the national strategy documentary declared that they were going to use all their strength and capabilities to in alm...

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...hazards beyond terrorism in order to create a nation that understands the hazards and risks and can recover quickly upon occurrence of the disasters. It is a checkmate for the homeland security and the homeland security is accountable to QHSR as it carries out its duties. It also helps mature the homeland security by fostering adaptable approaches and solutions through the most current trends in science and technology.

Reference

Purpura, P. (2007).Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications. Butterworth-Heinemann

Randol, M. (2010). Department of Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise: Operational overview and oversight challenges for congress .Diane publishing.

White, J.R. (2006). Terrorism and Homeland Security .Thomson Wadsworth.

Bowen, N. (2008). Terrorism and Homeland Security: Thinking Strategically about Policy .CRC Press.

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