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The article discusses the failure of the U.S. security policy toward China. It states that such security policy fails to consider nonmilitary tools of national power. It mentions that it also did not consider China in terms of competing priorities and the most likely threats. It notes that a good policy need to recognize that the failure to change U.S. policy and implementing this military strategy increases U.S., Chinese as well as global economic risk.

A call for papers on electronic warfare (EW) and its critical role in national defense is presented.

Reports on the Vietnamese government's accusation against newspapers `Hanoi Moi,' `Tien Phong' and `Kinh Doanh Van Phap Luat,' of disclosing state secrets in articles about the country's aviation and oil industries. Vietnam's criminal penalties for intentionally disclosing state secrets.

Discusses whether scientific communication can stay open in an age of bioterrorism. Whether the scientists should continue publishing their findings or if they should go undercover with their work; National security and anthrax; Claim that open discourse is required for a nation to lead in science; Publication of a paper by Eckard Wimmer in the July 2002 issue of 'Science' magazine on how to manufacture the polio virus; 'Science' chastised for printing the paper; Statement that the harm in publishing information may be greater than the benefits; Whether biodefense is the best offense. INSET: Why All the Fuss? Nothing Has Changed, Say Officials.

The article focuses on the manufacturing challenges faced by the U.S. and their implications for national security as outlined in the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) white paper "Maintaining a Viable Defence Industrial Base." It explores the importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy and security. It emphasizes the need for the Congress to be more directly engaged in the manufacturing sector. It details other recommendations from the white paper.

The most popular applications of wireless communications technology in the United States government are in the reduction of paper work and in the provision of secure wireless systems for defense, intelligence and public-safety personnel. Some of the leading users are the Hill Air Force Base, the U.S. Joint Forces Command and the Pennsylvania Senate. IDC reports that the most popular use of wireless in government is e-mail on laptops and handhelds, including BlackBerry devices. Despite the advances, challenges remain. They include providing setup and maintenance of complex systems and finding trained personnel to do the work. Mobile solutions are still very complicated. Another thorny issue for public safety and homeland security is how to get emergency personnel to use more interoperable wireless devices and networks.