Central Asia, beyond scratching the surface
The Central Asian region, and, especially, its borders security, recently came to the attention of a wider public due to
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Addressing the Humanitarian side of Irregular Migration
As irregular migration continues to be a significant challenge for border management agencies, the ever-present potential consequence of illegally crossing
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COVID-19 secure borders: Using technology to safely reopen travel to the Seychelles islands
On March 25, 2021 the small island nation of the Seychelles made the difficult decision to fully open its borders
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Rapid DNA: a powerful new tool in the fight against human trafficking
• The US DHS has increased efforts to combat and raise awareness of human trafficking• To help fight human trafficking,
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Future Ready: beyond the traditional border specific lens
The 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, once said: “neither a wise man nor a brave man
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Border Surveillance and AI-based Systems
Towards providing a more complete surveillance solution covering all aspects, the ROBORDER platform aims at developing and demonstrating a fully
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Afghanistan 2021. New Challenges for Cultural Heritage and Peace in the Wider Area
The following article is about cultural heritage of Afghanistan. Human lives are far more important than cultural heritage and the
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New EES Technologies at Bulgaria´s Aviation Hubs
SSARM is Bulgaria’s largest IT systems integrator and was awarded a major contract to equip Bulgaria’s aviation hubs with EES-compliant
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DHS S&T Evaluating Border Security Technologies in the Plains (and Skies) of North Dakota
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and its National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) have
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Freeports: Now is the opportunity to secure the future
The port landscape in the UK is currently undergoing a radical transformation to secure its position as a trading powerhouse,
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Migration In The Greater Mediterranean Region
The NATO Southern Hub has conducted a research project to examine the present-day drivers and consequences of contemporary migration, as
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WTTC release key guidelines for Travel & Tourism businesses to advance the prevention of illegal wildlife trade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released major new guidelines outlining how the global Travel & Tourism sector
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Threats and Challenges for Maritime Borders
Coastline borders present huge security challenges for the border community. With dramatically varied terrain from mountains and cliffs to beaches
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Fighting trafficking in human beings
Trafficking in human beings remains a serious threat in the EU despite progress achieved in the past years. Victims are
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Considering Aerostat Operations
Recent years have seen a significant growth of interest in the use of aerostats as solutions to long-loitering observation and
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US DHS S&T Evaluating Border Security Technologies in the Plains (and Skies) of North Dakota
Image: Twelve participating vendors from the aerospace and defense industries set up specialized aerial surveillance systems for field testing at
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Africa Border Security and Sustainable Development Goal
In 2015 the United Nation outlined 17 life changing goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity
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An Unholy Alliance: Links Between Extremism and Illicit Trade in East Africa
East Africa, which has experienced relative stability on the African continent and is considered a key security partner in the
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