Abstract: In February 2012, President Obama issued his FY 2013 budget proposal. His $59 billion request for the Department of Homeland Security is slightly lower than the enacted level for FY 2012. The President is to be applauded for continuing strong financial investments in…
The National Security Cutter (NSC) is the Coast Guard’s flagship for the future. Commandant Admiral Robert Papp recently declared, “The NSC is proving to be a vital instrument for protecting American maritime security and prosperity.”[1] Yet in his fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget request, the President cuts the…
In the wake of 9/11, the government undertook a number of initiatives to strengthen the security and resiliency of the supply chains that power the U.S. economy, safeguarding against both manmade and natural catastrophes. After a decade of experience in trying to keep the free flow of peoples,…
FYI: Heritage WebMemos are now called Issue Briefs. In the wake of 9/11, the government undertook a number of initiatives to strengthen the security and resiliency of…
FYI: Heritage WebMemos are getting a new name. Beginning February 13, 2012, they will be called Issue Briefs. America’s economy relies on seaborne trade. More than…
Last week, the Obama Administration released its first ever National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security. As stated, the main goals of the strategy are to promote the efficient and secure movement of goods and foster a resilient supply chain. Maintaining a secure and resilient supply chain is certainly critical…
Abstract The U.S. military force structure envisioned by the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review and the President’s FY 2012 budget request is inadequate to protect vital U.S. national interests. After the “procurement holiday” during the 1990s and the wear and tear…
Is the small-boat threat to America’s homeland credible or overstated? This threat has become a topic of great discussion, particularly as it pertains to future maritime security policies and regulatory regimes. There are more than 17 million small craft in the United States. “Small craft” defines any boat that weighs…
"The Heritage Foundation Homeland Security 2020: The Future of Defending the Homeland" conference begins today with a...…