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Study: U.S. not the leader in e-government

South Korea and Taiwan rank ahead of the United States according to a new survey from the Brookings Institution.

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The Lectern: The Olympics seen from Taiwan

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The Lectern: China rising redux

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Tracking a cyberattack

During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.

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Buzz of the Week: A cyberwar paradox

There was an odd juxtaposition last week between the Russian/Georgian conflict and the Defense Department’s cyber warfare efforts.

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Also in the news: McKinnon down to last chance to avoid U.S. trial

A European court granted Gary McKinnon, a British man who allegedly hacked DOD and NASA systems, a stay of extradition while it decides whether to hear his appeal, according to CNET.

Digital Government

The Lectern: Blogging from Abu Dhabi

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New DHS rule would collect more info

The Homeland Security Department might demand additional information from importers and carriers that ship cargo to U.S. ports.

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Kelman: The quest for objective research

At a conference in Stockholm, the surprise was the nonideological tone of the research.

Acquisition

Kelman: An embarrassing question

The United States collects surprisingly little data on the performance of the government procurement system.

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Web Extra: Marines' virtual training offers varying trade-offs

Full-room simulated environments provide alternative learning opportunities.

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Cybersecurity's new world order

Government officials around the world encounter legal and diplomatic challenges in confronting cyberthreats.

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Homeland security's cyber eyes

Security experts roll out new techniques to try to keep up with today’s stealthy, transnational cyberattacks.

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Government 2.0 presents global opportunity

At IRMCO, information managers from around the world described their experiences with Web 2.0.

Acquisition

Letter: Vendor turmoil is not unique to U.S.

A reader points out that Canada is dealing with its own contracting issues.