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The Covid Pandemic revealed a “collective national incompetence in government”

Recovery Diva

The pandemic, the experts say, revealed “a collective national incompetence in government.” The United States, once the paragon of can-do pragmatism, of successful moon shots and biomedical breakthroughs, fell down on the job in confronting the crisis.

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Governance in Space: Mining the Moon and Beyond

The Rand Blog

Without further cooperation and agreement among space powers, multiple, competing governance systems may end up being established, further increasing potential for conflict.

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Arctic Governance Is in Trouble. The Antarctic Could Be Next

The Rand Blog

If Arctic governance is in trouble, the Antarctic could follow. The war in Ukraine has shattered the myth that the polar regions are somehow immune from global geopolitics.

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The Iran Protests: A Crossroads in Governance?

The Rand Blog

But are these protests the spark that will usher in a democratic form of governance in Iran? Iran has seen large-scale protests in response to the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in the custody of the Iranian morality police in September.

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IT Governance: An Introduction

BMC

Even the smallest of enterprises will probably require a computer or mobile phone for communication, tracking of transactions, research, or accessing government services. Nearly all organizations are significantly dependent on technology. According to IBM’s research, executives rank technology as […].

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Continuity of Government in Ukraine

The Rand Blog

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky and its parliament might accelerate steps to ensure the continuity of government, a need made more urgent because of the risk that Kyiv could soon fall. On February 23 Russia launched a war on Ukraine.

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Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members

Security Industry Association

Patrick Russell – associate director of government relations – and Colby Williams – senior manager of government relations – will support the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Russell comes to SIA with 15 years of experience working in politics and policy.