ABSTRACT
The entry describes the reaction to the 9/11 terrorism attack, noting the response remains a work in progress. The response of government has included multiple regulations and other initiatives. The event, confirmed by other events like volcanoes and weather, raised awareness of risks in international trade. The entry lists many of these and the skill sets demanded to deal with the threats. Some U.S. responses are covered including Free and Secure Trade (FAST) and Operation Safe Commerce (OSC).
