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HOMELAND SECURITY
FUNDING ISN'T REACHING MOST CITIES, REPORT FINDS
By James Aldridge
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HOMELAND SECURITY
- BEYOND BODYGUARDS
By Sydney J. Freedberg, Jr.
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WAR ON TERRORISM
HAS COST U.S. $600 BILLION
Report Shows Costs are Continuing to Escalate
By W. Scott Bailey
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A BRAND NEW DAY IS
DAWNING IN IRAQ
VIEWPOINT by Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject:
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A MAKE-OR-BREAK
MOMENT FOR PREVENTION:
BIG PROBLEMS IN BUILDING THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Commentary by Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject:
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THE WORLD
IS ON THE BRINK AGAIN
VIEWPOINT By Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject: This article explores the 21st century world
conflict relating to Iraq and the relevance of the United Nations as
an international organization for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
An historical perspective is applied to the major issues of the 20th
century starting after World War I. The recurring applicable themes
include: the lost prevention opportunities; the significant self-serving
and conflicting interests of the parties; and the unwillingness to learn
from the lessons of history.
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AMERICA NOT
PREPARED FOR BIO-TERRORISM:
SMALLPOX VACCINATION PROGRAM FLOUNDERING
By Saul B. Wilen, M.D.
Subject: The smallpox virus can be effectively used
as a bio-terrorism agent. It is one of the few bio-terrorism agents
for which there is a prevention vaccine. Although sufficient vaccine
is available, the limited three stage vaccination program instituted
is floundering in stage one. The present program does not incorporate
the prevention opportunity that is possible.
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DEAD OR ALIVE,
WHERE IS SADDAM HUSSEIN?
By Kevin Cowherd, Columnist, The Baltimore Sun
Subject: An interview with Dr. Saul B. Wilen by Kevin
Cowherd of The Baltimore Sun relating to the fate of Saddam Hussein.
With no credible proof available to confirm that he lives for more than
two weeks into the war, Wilen contends that he should be declared dead
and we should move on. By pursuing the "alive or dead debate"
the Iraqi people remain under the thumb of this tyrranical dictator
out of continuing fear of possible reprisals.
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COUNTERING TERRORISM
THREATS: TRUCKING INDUSTRY AND MULTI-MODAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK VULNERABILITIES
By Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject: It is necessary to make America's trucking
industry safe from the threat of terrorism and to enhance security while
improving the industriy's operational efficiency. There are hundreds
of thousands of hazardous cargo loads hauled on U.S. roadways every
day. Each day gasoline tanker trucks make about 50,000 trips and trucks
carrying chemicals represent an even greater risk. Terrorists therefore
have an accessible reservoir of weapons primed and ready to go. A plan
to enhance training of drivers and security and safety managers to be
aware of potential terrorist threats is required and must include a
security risk assessment process.
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TERRORISM RISK:
FACING THE WORLD IN CHAOS TOOLS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR CREATING DYNAMIC
SOLUTIONS
PrimeZone
Subject: America faces its most serious threat today,
terrorism, which is aimed at the destruction of the economy through
creating fear and forcing the expenditure of billions and billions for
homeland security. The public and private sectors are equally at risk
and equally responsible. Insufficient government resources exist to
bailout sustained catastrophic risk. Perspectives, tools, and dynamic
solutions are vital for the private sector (companies) to secure the
90% of America's critical infrastructure, which it owns and operates.
Terrorism predictability and prevention strategies are applicable at
the operational corporate level. The insurance industry must actively
engage in assessing and reducing terrorism risks for their clients.
This can be enhanced through applying dynamic risk modeling.
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DEFICIT WATCH TRACKS
COST OF WAR ON TERROR: GROUP WARNS OF DANGER POSED TO ECONOMY
By W. Scott Bailey
Subject: The federal deficit is back and massive state
deficits are mounting. Deficits represent dynamic indicators of existing
financial stability. States and local entities are experiencing large
revenue shortfalls that can only be made up by tax increases, bond issues,
and/or federal grants. These economic realities require tracking and
reporting because a danger is being posed to the ecomony. Deficit
WatchTM monitors this and more, including the
costs and impacts of the War on Terrorism on the American economy. American
City Business Journals, Inc. publishes business news in 41 markets across
the United States weekly in print format, and maintains on-line editions
in each of these markets.
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TERRORIST ECONOMIC
STRATEGY WORKING, DEFICITS BACK WITH A VEGEANCE: DEFICIT WATCHTM
INITIATIVE ESTABLISHED
PR Newswire
Subject: The American economy is the vulnerable target
for the destruction of the United States. The deficit is a dynamic indicator
for the financial stability of America. Monitoring through the Deficit
Watch initiative allows for early warning about the factors contributing
to rising deficits, impacts of the costs of the War on Terrorism, and
influences resulting in deficit threats. All entities, public and private,
on all levels are invited to contribute to this effort. Awareness and
accountability are major objectives. Deficit WatchTM
can be reached at www.deficitwatch.org.
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STUDY SHOWS COSTS
OF TERROR WAR AT $137 BILLION AND COUNTING
By Martin Kady II, CQ Staff Writer
Subject: Finally a compilation of the costs so far
for the War on Terrorism. The costs go beyond the government, also looking
at those for the private sector, and state and local interests. The
estimates are astonishing with $137 Billion for 2002 and $252 Billion
for 2003. Dr. Saul B. Wilen, president of International Horizons Unlimited
views these numbers as "conservative." He asks, "What
are we getting for our money?"
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THE INVISIBLE
JIHAD
By David Kupelian
Subject: (This article also appears under the same
title, in the December 2002 issue of WND's monthly Whistleblower
Magazine, the issue is titled "TERRORISTS
AMONG US.")
There may be a "jihad factor" involved in the many attacks
endured by Americans over the past decade. Even after the resurgence
of al-Qaida the U.S. seems incapable of accurately defining its enemy.
Dr. Saul B. Wilen of International Horizons Unlimited has clearly pointed
out that the United States is ripe for recruitment of its young vulnerable
citizens by terrorists. They have been called "The American al-Qaida."
The solution to this problem will be difficult, but not impossible.
And it must start - as solving all seemingly intractable problems must
start - with telling the truth.
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THINK TANK
REPORTS ESTIMATES US WAR ON TERRORISM WILL COST $252.5 BILLION IN FY2003
By. John Fogarty
Subject: An analysis of the costs for America's War
on Terrorism is long overdue. Such an analysis is now available with
the information current through November 26, 2002. Bottom-line, $137.6
Billion spent in FY2002, and $252.5 Billion committed for FY2003. The
numbers are staggering and the costs will significantly impact America's
already fragile economy.
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PREVENTION EQUALS
SURVIVAL: THE LESSON AMERICA HAS NOT YET LEARNED
By Dr. Saul B. Wilen, Consulting Editor, Government Security
Times
Subject: America continues to be unprepared to deal
with another terrorist attack, "dangerously unprepared." This
is the conclusion of the October 24, 2002 report by the Council on Foreign
Relations. Reactive strategies funded by billions of dollars continue
to dominate anti-terrorism measures and these have been inadequte to
create preparedness. A prevention weapon is needed and exists. Prevention
is the key to survival. A coherent, comprehensive, and cooperative prevention
strrategy to defeat terrorist threats must be developed. This will require
an environment of awareness, education, and sharing, which includes
all levels of government, the people, and the private sector.
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THE COST OF
TERRORISM CAN BE MITIGATED BY PREVENTION STRATEGIES
By Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject: This article was undertaken to meet the needs
of the business community in understanding the economic impacts of the
war on terrorism. An analysis of the "war" costs so far in
fiscal year 2002 and those committed for 2003 are presented. Also explored
are the impacts of terrorism on the American economy, the major objective
of terrorist efforts to destroy the United States. A variety of issues
are raised to stimulate the necessary dialogue leading to the development
of prevention strategies. American City Business Journals, Inc. publishes
business news in 41 markets across the United States weekly in print
format, and maintains on-line editions daily in each of these markets.
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TERRORISM
PREVENTION, SHERLOCK HOLMES, AND FORENSIC APPLICATIONS
By Saul B. Wilen, M.D.
Subject: Forensic science specialists and experts function
primarily in the realm of law enforcement - crime solving. In today's
terrorism environment there is a need to understand and make the logical
transition to prevention. The mastering of skills, data tools, analysis
techniques, and available systems will facilitate this transition. The
thinking process re-orientation permits the routine functions of forensic
science to be applied to terrorism prevention.
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THE AMERICAN
al-QAIDA PART II: ANOTHER UNEXPECTED REALITY
By Dr. Saul B. Wilen, Consulting Editor, Government Security
Times
Subject: America once again has not learned to "expect
the unexpected" as demonstrated by the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attack and the October 2002 three week sniper terror attacks. In both
instances information was available but was not and/or could not be
shared to help limit the consequences. Now we are dealing with another
unexpected reality, that of the recruitment of young vulnerable American
citizens to anti-American terrorism. Recent events demonstrate that
fertile recruitment ground exists within U.S. borders and there are
American citizens ripe to be recruited.
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WHAT'S LURKING
INSIDE THE TERRORISTS' MIND?
TO PREVENT TERRORISM, WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND TERRORISTS
VIEWPOINT by Saul B. Wilen
Subject: Americans need to understand terrorists and
how they think. Only through such understanding can terrorism be prevented.
This viewpoint article explores the terrorist thinking process, and
the beliefs, determinations, and motivations that support their actions.
America's reaction strategies are contrasted.
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THE AMERICAN
al-QAIDA: A DEFINING REALIZATION IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM
By Dr. Saul B. Wilen, Consulting Editor, Government Security Times
Subject: Suspected al-Qaida terrorists arrested in
the United States are American citizens. The extent of this involvement
is yet to be determined. However, there has been effective recruitment
within U.S. borders and it has been much greater than previously anticipated.
Has America once again underestimated its enemies?
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BIOTERRORISM FEARS
TEXAS PREPARES FOR AN ATTACK THAT COULD KILL THOUSANDS (Cover Story)
By Ken Ortolon
Subject: Excerpts from this article are included. Physicians,
public health officials, and government agencies are gearing up to respond
to a bioterrorism threat. Preparedness planning for hospitals, local
health department laboratory facilities, disease surveillance, and other
public health functions are being supported by millions of dollars in
federal grants. These efforts are important because they allow for building
the capacity to respond to bioterrorism. These efforts however fail
due to the lack of required prevention and public education strategies.
No matter the investment, we do not have the capabilities to respond
to massive bioterrorism attacks.
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HOMELAND IMPROVEMENT
(Cover Story)
By Sydney J. Freedberg, Jr.
Subject: Excerpts from this article are included. Hometown
efforts that represent positive preparedness of American communities
to respond and react to disasters/terrorism when they occur are presented.
The focus is the necessary local defense approaches representing the
"pound of cure," but without including even an "ounce
of prevention." In the case of terrorism, prevention strategies
must play major roles at all levels.
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COUNTRY
IS NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET: PREVENTION STRATEGIES ARE CRITICAL TO THWARTING
TERRORISM
VIEWPOINT by Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject: This article presents the primary considerations
existing one year after September 11 that continue to define "America
Under Attack." The need for sharing information in real-time is
emphasized as is the vital role of all Americans in the communication
and education components. Prevention strategies and systems must be
emphasized and incorporated as the principle weapons against terrorism.
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TERRORISM PREVENTION
MUST INCLUDE TRUST, ENGAGEMENT
FORUM by Saul B. Wilen
Subject: Terrorism can triumph when American resolve is diminished
and diverted. Engagement of the American people in the anti-terrorism
process is mandatory. Government at all levels must be consistent, cooperative,
and share to support effective efforts. Prevention strategies must be
incorporated along with strategies to respond, react, and recover. America
cannot afford to underestimate its terrorist enemies.
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TERRORISM EXPERT
TO SHOW FAILINGS OF US TERRORISM STRATEGIES AT GLOBAL TERRORISM CONFERENCE
IN WASHINGTON
PR Newswire
Subject: This Global Summit explores Cyber Terrorism and Infrastructure
Targets. Leading minds in cyber security, IT security, industry, and
government critique concerns in transportation, energy, utilities, banking,
telecommunications, and emergency services. Must these attacks occur?
Through prevention strategies can they be stopped?
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TERRORISM EXPERT TO
DEMONSTRATE ALARMING DROP IN EFFORTS TO PREVENT NEXT TERRORIST ATTACK
PR Newswire
Subject: The nation's efforts to prevent the next terrorist
attack are declining. These declining efforts when coupled with increased
disengagement of Americans from the War on Terrorism result in enhanced
vulnerabilities. Educational strategies can play major roles in supporting
and enhancing terrorism prevention.
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NEW ANALYSIS
OF COUNTIES, CITIES SHOW NATION NOT PREPARED FOR NEXT TERRORIST ATTACK
PR Newswire and AP Broadcast
Subject: Interview with Dr. Saul B. Wilen by David
Ross of AP Broadcast July 12, 2002 on AP Radio about terrorism prevention.
This is followed by an analysis of data relating to the issues of terrorism
prevention and the preparedness of American cities and counties to react
to terrorist attacks.
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SAN ANTONIO MEDICINE |
DR. SAUL WILEN'S
MISSION AGAINST TERRORISM
Feature article for the Bexar County Medical Society
By Rudy Arispe
Subject: Dr. Saul B. Wilen joined the Bexar County
Medical Society in the early 1970s and continues to be a member. This
article is about him, his career in medicine, and the elements that
have influenced his development from a clinical practitioner to an educator,
corporate CEO, and terrorism prevention expert.
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TERRORISM AND
THE VULNERABILITY OF TRANSIT SYSTEMS: CONSIDER WHAT MIGHT BE CALLED THE
UNION STATION SCENARIO.
By Dr. Saul B.Wilen
Subject: America's
mass transit systems are highly vulnerable when not pro-actively prepared.
Prevention is the critical element that must be incorporated into all
phases including planning, development, operation, security, and expansion.
A preparedness planning strategy for transit managers is presented.
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NEW ANALYSIS
OF STATE AND LOCAL ANTI-TERRORISM EFFORTS SHOWS DROP IN EFFORTS SUPPORTING
TERRORISM PREVENTION
PR Newswire
Subject: A new analysis of government data from states
and localities reveals a drop in terrorism prevention efforts despite
recent calls for a prevention focus. What is driving this alarming trend?
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SEPTEMBER 11:
KEY LESSONS NOT YET LEARNED
By Saul B. Wilen
Subject: America has yet to learn vital lessons almost
nine months after September 11. Prevention must be the driving force
in the War on Terrorism. Our strategy has been reactionary
and such a strategy will lead to the destruction of America. We must
institute terrorism prevention strategies now and use prevention weapons
that are available.
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THE ESSSENCE
OF TERRORISM: USING INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNICATION AS WEAPONS
OF PREVENTION AND DEFENSE
By Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject: What is terrorism? Where are our vulnerabilities?
How is preparedness accomplished? What questions are critical to support
prevention, protection, and preparedness?
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CONSULTANT
HAWKS TERRORISM PREVENTION AS BEST DEFENSE
Interview with Dr. Saul B. Wilen
Subject: This article explores the development of prevention
strategies for use in combating terrorist threats. The deputy regional
health administrator for Health and Human Services in New York says
that "Wilen is slowly chipping away at the resistance to new ideas."
The president of a Washington, D.C. based government-relations firm
states that Wilen is "one of the most highly regarded terrorism
(prevention) experts in the country because of his focus on the need
for prevention." Wilen advocates using information, communication,
education, and resources management to support prevention strategies
in solving problems.
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COUNTER-TERRORISM,
BIT BY BIT
By Saul B. Wilen
Subject: Terrorism prevention is mandatory because we lack the
resources to react to terrorist threats. Terrorism prevention will be
accomplished by molding our unique ability to mobilize technology, use
information optimally, create effective communication, employ education,
and apply our physical resources into the weapon to defeat terrorist
threats. The use of horizontal data integration is the key to effective
decision-making.
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AMERICA'S
PREPAREDNESS FOR TERRORIST THREATS: A PREVENTION PERSPECTIVE
By Saul B. Wilen, M.D., CEO, International Horizons Unlimited
Subject: Presents an understanding of terrorism and explores
the state of America's preparedness, and what is necessary to develop
prevention.
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US DEVASTATION
WOULD FOLLOW SMALLPOX ATTACK: AMERICA UNPREPARED
By R.G. Griffing, SAL Publisher
Subject: An interview with Saul B. Wilen, M.D. about the potential
use of Smallpox virus as a biological attack agent.
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