Homeland Security
The Stimson Center's Homeland Security Program is dedicated to the development and dissemination of ideas that enhance security against terrorism, natural and man-made disasters, and other catastrophic incidents. The Program's approach reflects the growing recognition that security is evolving due to such forces as global terrorist networks, severe weather like Hurricane Katrina, or the threat of pandemic diseases. The Program focuses on building the capacity of society and government to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from these catastrophic incidents. Dr. Peter J. Roman, a Senior Associate at the Stimson Center, directs the Homeland Security Program.
The Homeland Security Program welcomes inquires, comments, and collaboration. For more information, please contact Ms. Costanza Galastri, Research Fellow at either cgalastri@stimson.org or 202-223-5956. READ MORE »
Current Research
Homeland Security Information & Intelligence Needs for 21st Century Threats » The Homeland Security Program, in collaboration with the Swedish Institute of International Affairs and the Stimson Center’s Global Health Security Program , explores how current information and intelligence systems support homeland security officials in the United States and the European Union. The Program examines these systems for three types of homeland security threats: infectious diseases, natural hazards, and terrorism. READ MORE »
Protecting The Public From Radiological Terrorism » The Homeland Security Program examines ideas that enable emergency response and government leaders to minimize and manage the consequences of a radiological terrorist attack more effectively. This project devotes particular attention to current emergency response methods for communicating and managing protective actions for the public before, during, and after a radiological terrorist incident. The project also explores methods for minimizing the physical and emotional impact of such an incident on people with special needs, including the disabled, homeless, and elderly. READ MORE »
Lessons Learned Information Sharing » The Homeland Security Program provided analytical support to Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS.gov), the national network of Lessons Learned, Best Practices, and innovative ideas for homeland security and emergency response professionals. LLIS.gov is an initiative of the Department of Homeland Security. READ MORE »
Hurricane Katrina: Managing Multi-Level Complexities » The Homeland Security Program conducted a comparative study of research on the response to Hurricane Katrina. In March 2006, it collaborated with the Swedish Emergency Management Agency on a conference that examined coordinating multi-level governmental responses to disasters. READ MORE »