National Security

by Lauri S. Friedman (Editor)

Overview

Keeping America safe is no small task; thousands of issues are in play at any given time, from within and outside of America that can destabilize the status quo. This collection of essays debate several issues relating to national security across three chapters. Readers will examine what elements pose the greatest threats to national security, what measures are effective in keeping America safe, and what Americans will need to do in order to ensure national security. Topics include foreign oil dependence, climate change, nuclear proliferation, wiretapping, no-fly lists, diminished freedom, and national I.D. cards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737744811
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	11/28/2009
Series:	Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 What Are the Most Serious Threats to National Security?

1 Terrorists Pose a Serious Threat to National Security Michael Jacobson Matthew Levitt 12

2 The National Security Threat from Terrorism Has Been Exaggerated Steve Chapman 18

3 America's Foreign Oil Dependence Is a Threat to National Security David Sandalow 24

4 America's Foreign Oil Dependence Is Not a Threat to National Security Jerry Taylor Peter Van Doren 31

5 Climate Change Is a Threat to National Security: CNA Corporation 37

6 Climate Change Is Not a Threat to National Security George Neumayr 46

7 Nuclear Proliferation Is a Threat to National Security Graham Allison 51

8 The Threat of Nuclear Proliferation Has Been Exaggerated John Mueller 59

Chapter 2 How Can the United States Best Achieve National Security?

1 Wiretapping and Other Security Measures Keep America Safe Stuart Taylor Jr. 68

2 Illegally Wiretapping Americans Does Not Keep the Nation Safe Russ Feingold 75

3 No-Fly Lists Keep America Safe Kip Hawley 83

4 No-Fly Lists Do Not Keep America Safe Faisal Kutty 89

Chapter 3 How Should National Security Be Balanced with Civil Liberties?

1 Americans Must Trade Some Freedom for National Security K.A. Taipale 97

2 Americans Must Never Trade Freedom for National Security William F. Jasper 104

3 Americans do not have to Choose Between Freedom and Security Doris O. Matsui 112

4 National ID Cards Violate Privacy Jim Harper 117

5 National ID Cards Do Not Violate Privacy Froma Harrop 123

6 Newspapers Should Not Report Stones That Compromise National Security Heather Mac Donald 128

7 Newspapers Have an Obligation to Report All Stories Dante Chinni135

Facts About National Security 141

Organizations to Contact 148

For Further Reading 154

Index 158

Picrure Credits 164

Editorial Reviews

Review: National Security "The titles in this series will be useful for students studying debate topics or researching for papers. It also teaches the valuable lesson that there are two sides to every issue."—ARBA, March 2009

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