Coast Guard Identifies Critical Intelligence Gaps in Dubai Ports World Deal

| Importance: 9/10 | Status: confirmed

US Coast Guard intelligence officials produced a classified report raising significant security risks associated with DP World’s proposed management of US port operations. The assessment identified critical intelligence gaps preventing proper evaluation of risks from DP World’s operations, personnel, and potential foreign influence that could support terrorist activities.

Key Actors

US Coast Guard Dubai Ports World UAE 9/11 Commission George W. Bush Administration Sen. Susan Collins

Tags

intelligence-assessment national-security terrorism-financing regulatory-gaps port-security

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