The Charlie Hebdo Tragedy

In the wake of the attacks in France, citizens wondered whether their state was taking enough security measures to prote... (more)

In the wake of the attacks in France, citizens wondered whether their state was taking enough security measures to protect them or doing too much of the wrong thing. In considering this question, review three types of surveillance—physical, electronic and data—and see how each type works. Case studies of the Osama Bin Laden raid and U.S. airport screening show the tension between security and transparency. (less)