Homeland Security and Defense

1. Homeland Security and Defense Integrating Homeland Security into Established College Courses John C. Pine Chair Department of Geography & Anthropology Director Disaster Science and Management Louisiana State University

2. A New Environment • Geopolitical Revolution: The way the world works has changed. • Technological Revolution: Adversaries also benefited from the technology & are networked. • This hazard knows no boundaries (crime, drugs, infectious diseases) • Extensive international business • Infinitely vulnerable • Terrorist want to disable our economic structure

3. The New Response • Business is creating a culture of security • Operational Collaboration: Network centric, matrix, hybrid, temporary organizations with many constituencies • Minimize damage from potential attacks and natural disasters • Planning is critical

4. Assumptions • Homeland Security involves complex issues • Many disciplines contribute to our understanding of this international issue • Colleges have faculty who understand elements of this international problem

5. Assumptions (cont.) • Many faculty are eager and willing to adapt their classes to address terrorism / international conflict / extremist groups • Some faculty are unwilling to get involved. • Most faculty may not be aware of how they could contribute

6. Contributing Units • Interdisciplinary Studies • Political Science • Sociology • International Studies • Philosophy & Religious Studies • History • Public Administration • Disaster Science & Management

7. Middle Eastern Politics International Conflict Intro. To International Studies Sociology of Terrorism History of the Middle East Extremist Religious Groups Muslim Studies Introduction to Terrorism Crisis Management Environmental Hazards Analysis Current Offerings