– comparative analysis about the similarities and differences reflected in their homeland security strategies, national-level emergency response plans, organizations and initiatives.
– are their strategies clear and comprehensive, and how do their organizational structures compare? Do any of them focus adequately on resilience? What kinds of challenges are they addressing (and how) in core areas of border, aviation, maritime, critical infrastructure, agriculture, cyber, public transportation and other security areas.
– population size, industrial locations with hazardous chemicals, estimated number of specific critical infrastructure targets, number of laboratories and/or medical facilities with potentially harmful biological pathogens, the number and size of nuclear power plants, etc.
-based on this analysis, what lessons can be drawn for U.S. homeland security professionals and why?
– min of 10 quality researched-based sources
