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Last of a four-part series | The role of everyday citizens in homeland security
ASK THIS | September 249, 2006
Instead of just fueling public fears, the government could actually strengthen public resilience, writes James Forest, who teaches terrorism studies at West Point. Last in a series about homeland security.

Third in a four-part series | When market forces aren’t enough
ASK THIS | August 228, 2006
James Forest, who teaches terrorism studies at West Point, wonders what happens if market forces alone don’t lead private companies to sufficiently protect and insure critical infrastructure. Third in a series about homeland security.

Second in a four-part series | Is the best defense a good offense? Or a good defense?
ASK THIS | August 221, 2006
James Forest, who teachers terrorism studies at West Point, wonders what more effectively reduces national risk: $3.1 billion for a squadron of F-22 fighters, or $3.1 billion for port security? Second in a series about homeland security.

First in a four-part series | Five years and billions of dollars later: Still too many unanswered questions about homeland security
ASK THIS | August 214, 2006
James Forest, who teaches terrorism studies at West Point, wonders if government agencies charged with protecting the homeland have gradually reverted to business as usual, where policies are influenced by political expediency rather than a genuine response to threats. First in a series about homeland security.