Swine Flu Tests Public Health System ArticleApril 27, 2009 Swine Flu Tests Public Health System The outbreak is a test for the government’s capacity to respond to public health threats, and so far, the response has been good, write P.J. Crowley and Andy Grotto. Apr 27, 2009 P.J. Crowley, Andrew J. Grotto
How to Make the TSA (and Airports) Work Better ArticleApril 2, 2009 How to Make the TSA (and Airports) Work Better The risk-averse Transportation Security Administration must practice the risk-management doctrines that the Department of Homeland Security preaches, write P.J. Crowley and Lindsey Ross. Apr 2, 2009 P.J. Crowley, Lindsey Ross
A Long-Term Vision for Homeland Security ArticleMarch 10, 2009 A Long-Term Vision for Homeland Security The Obama administration should focus on long-term sustainability for the Department of Homeland Security, write P.J. Crowley and Lindsey Ross. Mar 10, 2009 P.J. Crowley, Lindsey Ross
The Right Way to Remember 9/11 ArticleSeptember 11, 2008 The Right Way to Remember 9/11 An incoming administration presents the opportunity to openly discuss how to make America safer, write P.J. Crowley and Michael Signer. Sep 11, 2008 P.J. Crowley, Michael Signer
How the Next President Can Improve Homeland Security ArticleJuly 20, 2008 How the Next President Can Improve Homeland Security Given terrorist attacks associated with recent political transitions in Spain, Britain and Pakistan, it is possible that someone inspired by al Qaeda will make another attempt in the United States over the next 18 months. While Sen. Barack Obama discussed the intersection of terrorism and technology earlier this week in Indiana, homeland security has not been a significant campaign issue thus far. But since terrorism could present the next president with his first crisis, there are a number of steps the next president should take, beginning literally the day after the election. Jul 20, 2008 P.J. Crowley
Securing Our Chemical Facilities Against Terrorism TestimonyJune 12, 2008 Securing Our Chemical Facilities Against Terrorism P.J. Crowley testifies to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials on the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008. Jun 12, 2008 P.J. Crowley
Five Years Later, Are We Safe at Home? ArticleMarch 5, 2008 Five Years Later, Are We Safe at Home? Tomorrow President Bush will commemorate the Department of Homeland Security, but many security challenges remain, writes P.J. Crowley. Mar 5, 2008 P.J. Crowley
A Not So Secure Border Initiative: The Failed Virtual Fence Project ArticleFebruary 28, 2008 A Not So Secure Border Initiative: The Failed Virtual Fence Project P.J. Crowley details four steps that the United States needs to take to get border security—and homeland security—back on track. Feb 28, 2008 P.J. Crowley
Reordering Our Priorities ArticleFebruary 25, 2008 Reordering Our Priorities A new Homeland Security Strategy must match risks to threat levels, our level of vulnerability, and the consequences to our society and economy. Here are our top ten national security priorities, in order of importance. Feb 25, 2008 P.J. Crowley
Safe at Home ReportFebruary 25, 2008 Safe at Home By reordering our strategic homeland security objectives, we can make Americans safer both at home and abroad, argues P.J. Crowley in a new report. Feb 25, 2008 P.J. Crowley
New U.S. Leaders to Withdraw Troops from Iraq to Improve Security at Home ArticleFebruary 5, 2008 New U.S. Leaders to Withdraw Troops from Iraq to Improve Security at Home Pravda.Ru has interviewed two American military experts Andrew J. Grotto and P.J. Crowley to find out the western point of view on the subject. Andrew J. Grotto is Senior National Security Analyst at the Center for American Progress. P.J. Crowley is Senior Fellow and Director of Homeland Security at the Center for American Progress. Feb 5, 2008 P.J. Crowley, Andrew J. Grotto
Changing To Meet New Challenges ArticleFebruary 1, 2008 Changing To Meet New Challenges New report from the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves shows that we must adapt to meet modern day challenges, says P.J. Crowley. Feb 1, 2008 P.J. Crowley
A Deadly Dance on Chemical Security Regulation ArticleNovember 6, 2007 A Deadly Dance on Chemical Security Regulation The Department of Homeland Security takes two steps forward and one step back with its new hazardous material regulations. Nov 6, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Homeland Security for Dummies ArticleOctober 11, 2007 Homeland Security for Dummies Senior Fellow P.J. Crowley examines the Bush administration’s new homeland security report and finds it reads more like a how-to than a strategy. Oct 11, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Insuring Against Terrorism ArticleSeptember 20, 2007 Insuring Against Terrorism As long as the U.S. faces a significant threat from terrorist networks, we must ensure the economy is properly protected, says P.J. Crowley. Sep 20, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Confronting Security Vulnerabilities ArticleJuly 24, 2007 Confronting Security Vulnerabilities CAP Director of Homeland Security P.J. Crowley testifies to Congress on vulnerabilities to U.S. homeland security. Jul 24, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Keeping Bombs Off Planes: Securing Air Cargo, Aviation’s Soft Underbelly ReportMay 4, 2007 Keeping Bombs Off Planes: Securing Air Cargo, Aviation’s Soft Underbelly P.J. Crowley and Bruce R. Butterworth release a new report outlining how Congress can make America safer by securing air cargo. May 4, 2007 P.J. Crowley, Bruce R. Butterworth
Getting on the Security Train ArticleFebruary 27, 2007 Getting on the Security Train P.J. Crowley says new legislation is a good first step, but better rail and chemical security must anticipate vulnerabilities and fix them now. Feb 27, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Lost Opportunities: Bush Defense Spending is Misplaced ReportFebruary 6, 2007 Lost Opportunities: Bush Defense Spending is Misplaced P.J. Crowley crunches the numbers in the proposed spending plan for the war in Iraq this year and next, finding $1 trillion in misspent money. Feb 6, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Refocusing Border Efforts ArticleJanuary 23, 2007 Refocusing Border Efforts Dan Restrepo and P.J. Crowley explain how comprehensive immigration reform will allow the U.S. to focus its resources on security threats at ports of entry. Jan 23, 2007 Dan Restrepo, P.J. Crowley
Time to Act ReportJanuary 8, 2007 Time to Act P.J. Crowley outlines 14 steps to take in 2007 to further implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations and make America safer. Jan 8, 2007 P.J. Crowley
Get on the Right Track ArticleDecember 15, 2006 Get on the Right Track P.J. Crowley assesses new rail security regulation from the Department of Homeland Security. Dec 15, 2006 P.J. Crowley
Securing Our Ports ArticleDecember 8, 2006 Securing Our Ports But the Bush administration needs to embrace the goal of 100 percent security against nuclear terrorism by making cargo screenings at overseas ports mandatory. Dec 8, 2006 P.J. Crowley
Five Years After 9/11: Metrics of Failure ArticleSeptember 8, 2006 Five Years After 9/11: Metrics of Failure On the fifth anniversary of 9/11, President Bush's policies in Iraq and at home have made us less safe today. See the metrics for yourself. Sep 8, 2006 P.J. Crowley, Mira Patel