Monthly Archives: November 2011

Facebook, Twitter Can Aid in Arms Control Efforts

by Tanveer Ali Posted on November 2, 2011

The next great tool in monitoring arms control efforts and terrorist activity may be watchful citizens reporting their observations via social media, according to Assistant Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller. Gottemoeller gave her take on the role Twitter and Facebook … Continue reading →

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Arab Spring Prompts Homeland Security to Develop Social Media Guidelines

by Tanveer Ali Posted on November 1, 2011

The Associated Press reports that the uprisings across North Africa and the Middle East have inspired the Department of Homeland Security to turn to social networking sites for national intelligence gathering. “I can post anything on Facebook, is that valid? … Continue reading →

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