"The primary goal of the journal is to be the academic publication that furthers the discussion and debate of important elements that comprise the nation's homeland security system. Homeland Security Affairs is meant to encourage relevant research and commentary by academics and practitioners and provide an outlet for the growing body of knowledge that addresses the diversity of homeland security issues and challenges"--Notes from the editor.

Contains compilation of articles and summaries of newspaper and wire service coverage of issues pertaining to DoD, and also covers foreign and domestic events with implications for national security.