Simons Center News
Early in March, the Department of State released the 2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report. The report provides an overview of counternarcotics efforts by the governments of over 90 countries, including several U.S. departments and agencies…
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In February, the U.S. Agency for International Development announced several new partnerships aimed at supporting scientists in developing countries, combating crime and violence, and improving response to humanitarian challenges…
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On February 25, senior leaders from the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security met with representatives from the Council of Governors to discuss ways in which the two departments can better cooperate and work together…
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The 2012 progress report captures the Simons Center’s progress and reinforces the value of its interagency programs and publications. Included in the report is more information about the Simons Center’s publications and events, as well as information detailing plans for the Simons Center’s future…
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On February 12, the Obama Administration released their Executive Order for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity…
... Read MoreOn February 14, the two generals nominated to lead U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command testified together in a confirmation hearing. The nominees focused on the important role partnerships play in national defense strategy…
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The Naval Postgraduate School recently conducted Joint Interagency Field Experiment 12-2 from February 11 to 14. The experiment included students, faculty and staff from NPS, as well as representatives from Department of Defense combatant commands and federal, local and state agencies…
... Read MoreIn January 2013, the White House released a fact sheet detailing President Obama’s four part immigration reform proposal. The proposed reforms focus on the hiring of undocumented workers, earned citizenship, streamlining legal immigration, and strengthening U.S. border security…
... Read MoreIn a recent interview, Dr. Charles Beadling, director of the Department of Defense Center for Disaster and Humanitarian Assistance Medicine, stated that global health operations have an important role in U.S. national security…
... Read MoreIn December 2012, the U.S. Agency for International Development released its first-ever Action Plan on Children in Adversity. The plan calls for an interagency strategy to assist vulnerable children in low- and middle-income countries…
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