Subversion in a suitcase

The exploitation of online technology by the United States for an invisible battle against target governments could challenge international relations as country borders are cast into shadow.

The US is sponsoring projects, such as the creation of secretive cell phone networks inside foreign countries and an "Internet in a suitcase" program, which will allow users to connect to independent wireless networks.

These new networks will allow opposition forces to circumvent government control of electronic communications in countries such as Iran and Libya.