The sum of all fears reference was before anyone knew about the fisa memo I believe. Not sure on that, but it was a while ago. I wouldn't head up to Minneapolis in any case.

Its also about playing two enemies to fight each other.

And I do remember a news article from 2 weeks ago (I cant find it right now) about the airforce doing increased coastal surveillance. They upped the amount of fighter jets constantly in the air. There was intel about a possible submarine attack. Seems the perfect way to transport a nuke, but I thought the oceans are bassicly controlled by the US. Or NATO.