May/June

From the Editor
Motives and Service

Features

New face of war: Robots will save the lives of our troops but they present new challenges as well. (Photo/RoboteX)

Space and Global Stability
Life on earth depends on the safety of satellites

Memorial
Contractor Michael Bhatia died saving lives in Afghanistan

Robots: The Next Generation of Global Security Providers
Are we ready to deal with the psychological effects?

Behind the Contractor Myth
In harm’s way at a fraction of the cost

Cost Efficiency
U.S. Diplomatic Security in Baghdad: What an Agent Costs the Taxpayer

Special Report
Trading Places: How and Why National Security Roles are Changing

Departments

U.S. battleship Maine, just before sailing to Cuba, 1898. ©North Wind Picture Archives

Innovation
Building solid, affordable housing in crisis areas

In the News
Contractor helps halt arms shipment...and more breaking news

Industry Heritage
Cable-cutting contractors helped win war

Culture of Influence
Part Two: Understanding the Human Terrain

In My Opinion
Trading Places: How and Why National Security Roles are Changing

Threat Assessment
Coca dollars re-ignite Peru’s Shining Path

The Last Word
Defense Secretary Gates on university roles