Technology and National SecurityThe influences of 9.11.01

•The Cold War –nuclear deterrence in a bifurcated world

•After the Cold War –dismantling nuclear arsenals

•After 9.11 –dealing with the diffusion of weapons technology

Technology and National Security After 9.11Roles and Consequences

• Home Land Security –computing, database, communications technologies: finding the ‘bad guys’; preserving our freedoms.The USA Patriot Act.

• The move from deterrence to preemptive action policy –spaced-based and aerial surveillance, electronic intelligence gathering, spooks.

• Diversification of our military mission –the role of technology and boots on ground in combat, pacification, and in nation-building.

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