The continuing bomb threats in London have left most of us in no doubt that we are now living in the shadow of terrorism. How can technology help fight terror?
Over the last 60 years, military air power has become an increasingly decisive factor in conflicts. With greater accuracy and destructive capacity, aerial bombing campaigns are now central to modern warfare.
It was 50 years ago that TV cameras first ventured into war zones. Then the public waited days to see the images. Now we are awash with instant footage of battle? But is that a good thing?
The latest battle for the US and UK in Iraq is the one for peace. To stabilise the region the coalition must convince the sceptical Iraqis and Arabs that they do indeed come in peace. How should they do this?
