Singapore, Singapore — Singapore's director of national intelligence, Peter Ho, has become the champion of "mainstreaming counter-terrorism" – tantamount to synergizing CT at each and every level of the public and private sectors. "Be as One" is the national security motto.

Washington, DC, United States — Iran possessing nuclear weapons is "unacceptable," a warning repeated by many heads of state and senior government officials. The call is for tough sanctions, but sanctions really don't work and will punish Iranians more than their government. So what to do about Iran?

Washington, DC, United States — It is becoming increasingly difficult to sort fact from fiction between legacy media and the new media of libel-proof blogs sans editors. Blogmocracy is a time-consuming exercise in democracy. Media-watchers say to be well informed and up to speed one must scan at least 100 blogs.

New Delhi, India — During the decade from 2010 to 2020, energy and military diplomacy will be critical factors in defining the geopolitical contours of the 21st century. Major changes are in the offing as India and China realize there is adequate space in Asia for both powers.

Washington, DC, United States — Next week, representatives from dozens of countries will meet in Washington to discuss nuclear security. Clearly, proliferation of nuclear weapons to include theft and acquisition by terrorists or unfriendly regimes raise nightmarish scenarios.

Washington, DC, United States — It was Pakistan's week in Washington with much talk of a new, deeper geopolitical understanding between the United States and a "major non-NATO ally." The star was Pakistan's army chief, Gen. Ashfaq Kayani, and the country's de facto politico-military power.

Helsinki, Finland — Last week it was reported that career-ending official reprimands were given to two U.S. Army commanders for failing to prepare their unit for a Taliban attack on a remote U.S. outpost in Afghanistan. All the soldiers involved in this intense battle fought with exceptional valor and professionalism.

New Delhi, India — India’s profile and wealth have risen enormously in the world due to the constructive use of information technology. At the same time India ranks fifth in the world for cyber crime, including cross-border attacks, which has brought new security challenges to the country.

West Lafayette, IN, United States — Last month media entrepreneur Jamim Shah was shot dead in broad daylight in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. The gunmen escaped and are still at large. India suspected Shah, a Muslim of Indian Kashmiri origin, of being a Pakistani agent, and speculations are rife as to who was behind his murder.

New Delhi, India — The Sixth Land and Naval Defense Systems Exhibition held in New Delhi last month showcased the country’s new equipment inducted into its army and navy. Defexpo 2010 saw over 650 companies from around the world display their products and systems for possible acquisition by India’s military.