3 chapters across the catalog
UN Charter Article 51, Self-Defense and Terror Databases
The legal definition of the "inherent right of self-defense" under Article 51 of the UN Charter is analyzed in the context of modern warfare. Additionally, data from the Global Terrorism Database at the University of Maryland is cited, claiming over 15,000 attacks occurred in 2014.
Terrorism Database, Janet Napolitano, Border Entry Issues
A report regarding a deceased bomber's name being found in a terrorism database prompts a discussion on how the CIA and government agencies manage watchlists. The conversation critiques Janet Napolitano's use of technical jargon like "pinging" and contrasts the government's handling of suspects with the strict border re-entry difficulties faced by law-abiding citizens.
EU Border Policy and Terrorism Harmonization
The European Union's push for further integration is driven by a desire to harmonize immigration, anti-terrorism, and financial policies across member states. While the Schengen Area allows for free movement, the UK maintains its own border protocols to control entry. Critics argue that "harmonization" is a euphemism for creating centralized databases of citizen information.
