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19/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - Nigeria faces rising Islamist militancy in the north, resumed unrest in the south and burgeoning piracy in its coastal waters. John Chisholm assesses the uncertain future facing president Jonathan
19/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - Robert de la Poer assesses the latest developments in the perimeter security market for critical infrastructure, and finds that closer co-operation between vendors could lead to better protected sites
19/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - Eugene Kaspersky argues that the Internet has become war zone with information as the prize, and calls for an international online police force to fight off cyber threats
22/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - Within a year the Afghan Army will have to stand on its own two feet as Coalition forces withdraw. Anthony Tucker-Jones assesses its chances of success and the consequences of failure
22/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - Peter Stolwerk assess the challenges faced by police Special Forces units during situations whether they must force entry to a building, such as hostage situations, and argues that the latest hydraulic breaching tools can save lives
22/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - As al-Qaeda’s influence grows, Dr Michael Rubin tells Robert de la Poer that the Western countries must co-operate and continue to take the lead in the fight against Jihadist terrorists
22/04/2012 | Comments 
Article - As correctional facilities struggle to control the influx of contraband smuggled into prisons, Robert Adams discusses how the latest generation of hand-held metal detectors can detect even tiny objects such as mobile SIM cards hidden in body cavities
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - With Iran continuing to divide the international community and thwart nuclear inspections, 2012 has been touted as a decisive year. In the final part of his focus on the Iranian crisis, John Chisholm asks what form an attack could take if all else fails
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - Following the news that two UK airports have axed biometric ID systems, Jim Slevin analyses the deployment of biometrics in the aviation industry is perceived
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - David Smith presents an end-user’s perspective on the non-lethal and less-than-lethal protective measures which can save lives during operations in hostile environments
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - Adam Ogilvie-Smith, Chairman of the Aviation Security National Technical Committee, tells Robert de la Poer how the UK is fast-tracking academic innovations into world-leading transport security solution
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - Ken Mann explores the latest advancements in airport screening and security technology, and asks what the future of aviation security is likely to hold
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - With the terrorist threat to critical infrastructure continuing to evolve. Robert de la Poer argues that high-security perimeter protection systems have come a long way in recent years
23/03/2012 | Comments 
Article - The terrorist threat to busy ports remains high, as does the potential cost of a successful attack. Maira Zanrosso explains how Port of Charleston in the US has revolutionised its perimeter detection systems to provide the highest possible levels of security
29/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -Anthony Tucker-Jones warns the Egyptian military is likely to cling to power for at least another year regardless of the forthcoming elections
29/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -Tony Kingham examines the increasing use of private companies to fulfill border control functions, and argues such arrangements deliver more flexible capabilities and a better deal for taxpayers
28/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -As cyber attacks continue to escalate, John Lyons, CEO of the International Cyber Security Protection Alliance, tells Robert de la Poer how international co-operation is key to combating the threat to critical systems
26/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -With the number of potential terrorist threats continuing to grow, CNI protection has never been more important. Robert de la Poer finds out how new technologies are shaping a more resilient perimeter surveillance and intrusion detection system
25/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -IED technology has continued to evolve and proliferate around the world, leading to a surge in demand for field inspection capabilities. Vince Deery discusses how industry is responding with innovative, flexible and mobile X-ray screening solutions
28/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -Anthony Tucker-Jones reports on how Kenya’s invasion of southern Somalia may misfire with severe consequences for regional security
25/02/2012 | Comments 
Article -With tensions continuing to rise over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, John Chisholm assesses the regional and global consequences which arise when unstable states get the bomb
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Interview -Dr Dave Sloggett discusses the rapidly evolving international terrorist threats, and argues European governments must do more to prepare for “catastrophic outcomes”. Interview with Robert de la Poer
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Article -As tensions between Tehran and the West reach ever higher, John Chisholm analyses the possible outcomes of Iran’s continuing nuclear ambitions and compares their efforts to Germany’s naval escalation in the 1890s
20/01/2012 | Comments 
Article -Amid the political and civil turmoil being played out in the Middle East and North Africa, Anna Averkiou looks at how organisations can prepare their staff to operate safely while still allowing them to do their jobs
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Article -Anthony Tucker- Jones reports on the uncertain future facing Iraq following the US withdrawal
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Article -Joe Charlaff looks at the latest state-of-the-art scanning systems for passengers and cargo
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Article -Gaining detailed and timely surveillance information during a hostage incident or militant attack can be extremely difficult. Philippe Minchin argues that nano UAVs could offer security forces the insight they need to successfully resolve the situation
20/01/2012 | Comments 
Article -As remotely operated unmanned ground vehicles become increasingly useful in the fight against IEDs in Afghanistan, Bob Quinn discusses the technology which is helping to safely defuse the threat
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Balance of Power

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Baroness Pauline Neville JonesEugene Kaspersky argues that the Internet has become war zone with information as the prize, and calls for an international online police force to fight off cyber threats

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Our dependence on cyber is growing, and I think the greater the dependence the more likely and more significant the attacks can be. The message from the Foreign Secretary was that this is a global issue and we need to get some global co-operation; we can’t do it on our own.

Former UK Security Minister Baroness Neville-Jones