Contributor:
Rich Cooper
Gen. Kelly’s ‘Love Fest’ Senate Confirmation Hearing
The next Homeland Security Secretary gave a powerful performance before the U.S. Senate, which is good news for the homeland.
The Strongest Force in Homeland Security – The Private Sector
There are more than 30 million actors outside of the Department of Homeland Security who will be critical to the success of incoming DHS Secretary Gen. John Kelly.
Reforming the Stafford Act
With a new administration and Congress, it’s time to take a look at how America plans for emergencies.
The Critical Infrastructure of Space
Today, we are in the midst of a new space race with dozens of nations competing for the higher ground – in orbit.
Great Infrastructure Takes a National Infrastructure Bank
When it comes to generating economic growth and jobs, infrastructure investment tops the list of the next president’s to-do list.
The Rewards of Veteran Entrepreneur Service
After military service, many veterans continue to serve the public in another way: entrepreneurship.
Comey’s Catch-22 Election Decision
Some are criticizing FBI Director James Comey’s announcement of new e-mails that could have been relevant to the investigation into Hillary Clinton. They call it political meddling. I call it leadership.
DHS Needs a Risk Expert as its Next Secretary
The DHS mandate is fundamentally about risk, and in looking for the next DHS Secretary, we should consider someone with a risk-focused background. Something like an insurance expert.
After Fugate, Prospects for FEMA’s Top Job – Part 2
Natural disasters like Hurricane Matthew are a reminder of why selecting the right person to serve as the next FEMA administrator is so important.
