Homeland Security and Defense Integrating Homeland Security into

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

A New Environment n n n 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

The New Response n n 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

Assumptions n n n 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

Assumptions (cont. ) n n n 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

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

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