Topic: Security
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Olympics 2012
Olympic Park Feels a Little Like a War Zone
One former war correspondent compared it to the "American military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan."
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Olympics 2012
Throughout England, Signs of Security Shortages
Dozens of G4S staff failed to turn up for guard duty at a Manchester hotel hosting Olympic athletes.
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Olympics 2012
What Could Have More British Troops Than Afghanistan? The Olympics
The British Armed Forces could provide up to 16,500 personnel for the Olympics, 7,000 more than are in Afghanistan.
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Olympics 2012
London's Impending Police State
Will Olympic security measures go too far?
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Olympics 2012
The Olympics and the U.K.'s Complicated Relationship With Its Rule Breakers
Organizers of the London games have taken unprecedented measures to stop "lone wolves" from wreaking havoc. But that hasn't stopped them from making them a central part of this summer's festivities.
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Olympics 2012
The Delicate Politics of Olympic Security
Londoners may be watching their city’s security takeover anxiously, but they can't seem to turn away.
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Surprise of the Day: Chicago Won't Host the G-8 Summit
After months of planning, the White House decided to shift the summit to Camp David.
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The Big Fix
When Preparing for Major Events, How Should Cities Balance Civil Rights and Security?
As Chicago readies to host the G8 and NATO summits, its police force gets ready for what could be a historic gathering of protesters.
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The Burgeoning Field of Security Perimeter Design
As bollards and Jersey barriers become ubiquitous, architects and designers look for ways to make them less hideous
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Security Cameras As Planning Tools
A network of cameras will augment planning – and law enforcement – in New Delhi
