Stopping Surprise Attacks: Thinking Smarter About Homeland Security

Posted by Matt in April 23rd, 2007

For decades, top Pentagon management has not had the time to think deeply about long-term trends or threats that have not even begun to emerge. Instead, it has relied on a small office to do the jobâ€”the Office of Net Assessment (ONA).[1] The ONA offers senior leadÂers insights and new perspectives on an uncertain future by conducting studies and engaging top intellecÂtuals and cutting-edge thinkers in many fields.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can benefit from the Pentagon’s experience. The DHS should establish a similar capability for pondering the long-term challenges and opportunities to keep the nation safe from transnational and domestic threats.

Net Assessment 101

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[Countries link to CIA Factbook. States link to Wikipedia.]

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