The two nations pledge to utilize innovative transportation screening technology to identify threats where a person or persons of interest could be transporting potentially hazardous material that could harm the citizens they are sworn to protect.
Finally, the countries appreciate the fact that technology changes rapidly. Therefore, should a need arise, each nation agrees to facilitate an exchange of technology, personnel and information that is both public and controlled.
Secretary Napolitano’s Letter of Intent I believe this letter discusses the pertinent issues affecting security between the United States of America and Qatar. In the letter, the two countries address matters that are critical to the homeland security and the protection of their citizens. In summary, the letter touches on the following issues (The Department of Homeland Security, 2011):
• The countries prioritize the sharing of information that touches on security through various sharing mechanisms.
• The countries encourage the adoption of better screening technologies at all passenger terminals. They point out Advanced Imaging Technology (IAT) as the preferred screening system that shall help to curb …show more content…
Once these two countries implement the measures suggested in the agreement, I foresee the next diplomatic step will be that the United States of America will urge Qatar to improve relations between the state and its citizens. This move will be critical because the government alone cannot take charge of security matters without the cooperation of the people. I believe empowering the citizens to take charge of security matters is crucial because they interact with each other, and it may be possible for them to identify individuals with ill motives. America has agreed to state-private security partnerships, and hope to sell the idea to