Perhaps the simplest explanation for where fault lines lie in a political process involves the presence of an "other." Difference divides and similarity unites. These similarities and differences can in turn orient and propagate conflict. Yet, similarity and difference are also dynamic, evolving in response to changing population characteristics or a new reference point. We offer a simple expla...

This project looks at a Problem Oriented approach to an Organised Crime Group (OCG) in the North East of England. Using a threat matrix the OCG was initially ranked in terms of the risk they posed. Then, using ‘rational choice’ theory as a template, a multi-agency approach instigated a hostile environment for the OCG to operate within. The evaluation established the OCG diminished in risk, with...

An electronic voting system may be said to be composed by a number of components, each of which has a number of properties. One of the most attractive effects of this way of thinking is that each component may have an attached in-depth threat analysis and verification strategy. Furthermore, the need to include the full system when making changes to a component is minimised and a model at this l...

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