Homeland Security Just like any other agency, the Department of Homeland Security has both a vision and a mission statement – the vision they have stated on their website is stated as follows: “Three key concepts form the foundation of our national homeland security strategy designed to achieve this vision: Security, Resilience, and Customs and Exchange,” (Department of Homeland Security, 2016). Nevertheless, these 3 concepts are what drive and motivate all the areas of the Department of…
Grenada and successfully disposed the Grenadian dictatorship regime and eliminated the presence of the Cuban military. Lastly, the United States invasion of 1989 in Panama resulted in the disposing of dictator Manuel Noriega. Previously, the Panamanian national elections had been declared null by Noriega after the defeat of the pro-Noriega coalition candidate, Carlos Duque, and continued to maintain his power with the use of force. President George H. W. Bush articulated the official US…
information and knowledge about the United States for purposes such as applying that intelligence to their own military operations and capabilities or; worst case scenario, to attempt to cause damage to the United States. Three of the most formidable nations posing a threat to the United States today are China, Russia and Iran. Each of these countries and their government has their own purpose and motivation to collect intelligence on the United States, ranging from the desire to steal…
The Most Damaging Spy to Penetrate the FBI What would drive someone to betray his or her country and become the worst spy to ever penetrate the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)? Robert Hanssen had a loving family, great job, and respect from his peers. However, two years after starting at the FBI he began spying for other countries. No one suspected Robert Hanssen of being a traitor; he worked hard at his job, showed up early for work, and stayed late when he needed. Throughout all…