Simon Hankinson
Simon Hankinson is a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, where he focuses on issues related to national security and public policy. Recently, he was in the news discussing the implications of the REAL ID Act, emphasizing its importance for enhancing national security and the challenges associated with its implementation. His insights highlight the balance between security measures and privacy concerns, particularly in light of historical events like the 9/11 attacks, which exposed vulnerabilities in identification processes.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 126,724 | $21,000,000 | 8,040$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 126,724 | $21,000,000 | 8,040$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Simon Hankinson, senior research fellow in the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation, discussed the dangers of maritime interdictions for law enforcement.
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United States:
Simon Hankinson, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation’s Border Security and Immigration Center, argued that requiring additional documentation for REAL ID will help identify and crack down on terrorism.
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United States:
Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, explained to Fox News Digital that the 'difference between the REAL ID version and the kind of noncompliant version is not that big.'
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