The 2006 Olympic Winter Games present a unique set of risks and security challenges compared to previous Games. With Italy’s upcoming national elections coupled with its strong military alliance with the U.S. in the war...

Italy is known as a base for terrorism-related logistical activities, both in terms for source for recruits as well as funding.

One sponsoring organization might spark anti-globalization protests while another attracts animal rights activists. Security planning has to take these variables into account and respond accordingly.

The Italian government is far more sophisticated and has a far better security infrastructure than the Greeks.

There have been tremendous measures put in place, largely because these Olympics are going to be very vulnerable for a variety of reasons.