November/December 2007

From the Editor
Accountability is a Two-Way Street.

Features

At what point does media scrutiny become "pack journalism?"

Accountability: A Welcome Concept for an Industry Under Attack
Before Congress made its very public bid for accountability, the industry had a plan.

Blackwater Takes Fire and Strikes Back
In the media frenzy following the September 16 tragedy, the industry responds with a strategy of transparency.

Just How Overpaid are Private Security Contractors?
PSCs can take home less than an army staff sergeant and we’ve got the numbers to prove it.

Departments

Deferred maintenance can be deadly when it comes to bridges.

Innovation
Improving foreign assistance with user-driven input.

DHS
Bridges: Part of the nation’s critical infrastructure.

Industry Heritage
Clara Barton and the American Red Cross.

Threat Assessment
The enemy’s propaganda advantage.

Think Tank
CSIS: From soft power to smart power.

New Products
Shelters, electronics, lasers, security.