Tese submetida ao "Interschool Honors Program in International Security Studies", Universidade de Stanford, tendo como orientador Amy B. Zegart. Ficheiro de 2,17 MB em formato PDF (131 p.).

Chapter I — A tale of two warning systems. Introduction. The rise and fall (and rise) of a warning system. The anatomy of warning. A “case study” approach. Methodology and sources. Findings and conclusion. Chapter II — Building Homeland Security: processes, individuals, and institutions. Explaining warning system evolution. A note about effectiveness. Chapter III — “Roy G. Biv” to the rescue. Introduction. The birth of a new warning system. Organizing for Homeland Security: the DHS debate and the fate of warning. Explanation 1: Policy streams. Explanation 2: Individual interests and leadership. Explanation 3: Organizational politics. Chapter IV — The death of warning? Introduction. All quiet on the home front. Explanation 1: Policy streams. Explanation 2: Individual interests and leadership. Explanation 3: Organizational politics. Chapter V — A new name for an old problem. Introduction. Rebirth: the rise of the NTAS. Explanation 1: Policy streams. Explanation 2: Individual interests. Explanation 3: Organizational politics. Chapter VI — Conclusions. Bibliography.