Emerging Issues in Text Messaging, and More from CRS
New reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following (all pdf).
“Text and Multimedia Messaging: Emerging Issues for Congress,” May 18, 2011.
“The Motor Vehicle Supply Chain: Effects of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami,” May 23, 2011.
“Executive Branch Reorganization Initiatives During the 112th Congress: A Brief Overview,” May 26, 2011.
“Status of Mexican Trucks in the United States: Frequently Asked Questions,” May 16, 2011.
“Promoting Global Internet Freedom: Policy and Technology,” May 26, 2011.
Hurricanes cause around 24 deaths per storm – but the longer-term consequences kill thousands more. With extreme weather events becoming ever-more common, there is a national and moral imperative to rethink not just who responds to disasters, but for how long and to what end.
The program invites teams of researchers and local government collaborators to propose innovative projects addressing real-world transportation, safety, equity, and resilience challenges using mobility data.
The Pentagon’s new report provides additional context and useful perspectives on events in China that took place over the past year.
Successful NC3 modernization must do more than update hardware and software: it must integrate emerging technologies in ways that enhance resilience, ensure meaningful human control, and preserve strategic stability.