>> Government, political trends and homeland security
Defence and homeland security organisations have to deal with complex issues. These may be domestic or international, and involve several people, institutions, associations, fields and countries. Topics of interest often include:
> detailed information on domestic and foreign defence and security companies, including those providing homeland security training.
> war room developments, political trends and changes in the legal environment.
major decisions made by international institutions operating in the defence and security field.
> any information regarding the organisation of the defence and security market in the world: new officials, new institutions, new companies, and new products.
any information related to the defence and security market opportunities: defence budgets, spending, RFPs, fleet renewals, homeland security training, army modernisation processes, etc.
> the balance of power in specific regions, including war room discussions.
extensive information on extremist organisations or people.
> any information that may be analysed as a first step towards a legal action against high-ranking officials.
> any information that may be analysed as a first step towards a terrorist action against citizens, companies or institutions based in the country they are operating in.
> controversial issues that may cause social or political trouble.
> the security of their citizens abroad.
The broad scope of the issues and players addressed by defence and homeland security organisations cannot be comprehensively and efficiently covered by a network of people based in different countries. Such a system would be too expensive and time consuming to set up and maintain. Furthermore, the information provided by this network would be heterogeneous both in quantity and quality, making it difficult to track and analyse.
Using the internet and traditional media allows a more extensive, regular, responsive and traceable feed of information. This information can be provided in a second step to the company’s or institution’s network for analysis, action or further details.
