1.  In how many countries does Dubai Ports World (DPW) operate marine terminals?  What additional types of transportation operations does DPW run?

2.  There are 361 ports in the U.S.  Approximately what percent of these ports are operated by foreign governments/companies?  Name the countries listed in the article that control terminals in the U.S.

3.  In how many countries does Britain's P&O operate?  Ports in what other countries are included in the deal between P&O and DPW?

4.  What do port operators do?  Be specific.

5.  Who will do the actual work at the ports?   Who will provide security at the ports?

6.  An anonymous shipping industry source was quoted for this article.  What does this source feel is more of a concern than the port deal?

7.  The following information is from additional Washington Times articles on the DPW deal.  Which statement causes you the greatest concern?  Explain your answer.

• A U.S. Treasury spokesman said that U.S. intelligence agencies raised "a couple" of national-security issues that were resolved after talks with DPw officials, and that the company provided "verifiable assurances" that the problems would be resolved...
• The Department of Homeland Security was the lead agency in supporting the deal, based on past United Arab Emirates cooperation with a U.S.-led shipping continers security initiative in Dubai.
• James Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute said "What started this and drives this is bigotry."
• President Bush said yesterday "If there was any chance that this transaction would jeopardize the security of the U.S., it would not go forward...I want those who are questioning it to step up and explain why all of a sudden a Middle Eastern company is held to a different standard than a British company.  I am trying to conduct foreign policy now by saying to the people of the world, 'We'll treat you fairly.'"