SPOTLIGHT: HOMELAND SECURITY

Brookings - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff speaks to an audience at Brookings.
Michael Chertoff, September 05, 2008
With the upcoming anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff reflected upon the department’s progress to date while also outlining future challenges we may face over the next five years, with a particular focus on our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Homeland Security, Infrastructure, Natural Disasters
Political Conventions

Library of Congress - Attendees at the 1952 Republican National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.
Stephen Hess, August 27, 2008
The 1952 political conventions in Chicago were the last ones in American history when delegates walked in to the convention hall and didn’t know who the presidential nominees were going to be. However, Stephen Hess says, they are still important events, because they offer political activists a chance to get together and “remind themselves why they’re Republicans and Democrats.”
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Political Conventions, Political Campaigns, U.S. Politics, Politics
SPOTLIGHT: Political Conventions

Reuters/Mike Segar - Republican presidential candidate McCain stands with running-mate Palin after her speech to the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul.
William A. Galston, September 05, 2008
On Thursday, Republicans wrapped up their convention in St. Paul, Minnesota with John McCain’s acceptance speech. He delivered an honorable but paradoxical acceptance speech, writes William Galston, pledging to end bipartisanship rancor in Washington while allowing his campaign to choreograph a convention filled with highly charged personal attacks against the Democratic nominee.
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Political Conventions, Political Campaigns, U.S. Politics, Elections, Politics
SPOTLIGHT: Taiwan

Reuters/Nicky Loh - Protesters march on Zhongxiao Road towards the Presidential Office in Taipei.
Jeffrey A. Bader and Douglas Paal, September 2008
Jeffrey Bader and Douglas Paal believe the Russian attack on Georgia can provide several important lessons for Taiwan in regards to China. Among the most important is that "a constructive relationship between the United States and major powers is an essential component of security for vulnerable states."
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Taiwan, Georgia, International Relations, Russia, China