Defending the safety of our food supply through education

FPE is collaborative multi-institution public and private partnership within the DHS National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Resources are provided to enhance our nation's intellectual capacity to prepare for, protect, respond to and recover from incidences of intentional contamination of our food supply.

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Advances in International Relations Theory

Critical analysis of contending theories of international relations. Focus is on alternative theoretical assumptions, different analytical structures, and a common core of concepts and content. Comparative analysis of realism(s), liberalism(s), institutionalism(s), and new emergent theories. Discussion of connections between theories of international relations and major changes in international relations.

Author: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Format: Classroom

URL: http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Political-Science/17-420Spring2003/CourseHome/

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

The definition of avian influenza, its modes of transmission, infection with humans, symptoms and signs of the disease, food safety issues, and vaccinations and treatment options.

Author: Supercourse

Format: Powerpoint presentation

URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec22721/index.htm

Peacekeeping & Collective Security

This course explores the theory and practice of peacekeeping and collective security, two key multinational responses to international violence. Investigating specific cases in depth, we will try to better understand (1) when peacekeeping and collective security are appropriate, (2) when they are likely to occur, (3) what constitutes success in such operations, and (4) the variables that affect success. Special attention will be given to the differences between traditional peacekeeping, which evolved in the 1950s and 1960s, and the "new peacekeeping, " which is illustrated by operations in Cambodia, Somalia, Bosnia, and Kosovo.

Author: Ohio State University

Format: Classroom

URL: http://psweb.sbs.ohio-state.edu/International/pdf/autumn.pdf

Terrorist Threats to Food

Included is information on chemical, biological & radionuclear agent use in the food supply, guidance for integrating consideration of deliberate contamination of food into current programs, strengthening of communicable disease control systems, and policy advice on alert & response systems via linkages with key entities.

Author: World Health Organization

Format: Document

URL: http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/fs_management/terrorism/en/index.html