Timothy J. Healy has been named director of the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center (TSC). FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III appointed him to this position to replace Director Leonard Boyle, who recently left the FBI for a position in the private sector. Most recently, Mr. Healy served acting director of the TSC. “The TSC strives [...]

A new strategy for countering international terrorism was announced by the UK Home Secretary on 24 March 2009. UK’s ‘CONTEST’ strategy builds on the successes of the existing policy and provides the basis for a coordinated approach to counter terrorism. For the first time, the UK sets out a full and as open an account [...]

As terrorism remains a main concern around the world, constant vigilance of homeland defence and security, despite the economic downturn, is imperative. In recognition, Singapore will be hosting and bringing together international ministerial and governmental delegations, including experts, academia, researchers from over 20 countries to its shores in March at the Global Security Asia (GSA) [...]