by Jesse Kirsch | Feb 23, 2015 | National Security
By Jesse Kirsch WASHINGTON—The final version of an authorization to allow the president to use military force against the Islamic State should incorporate clear objectives and the means to achieve those goals, military and intelligence experts said...
by William Hicks | Feb 23, 2015 | Immigration, National Security
By William Hicks WASHINGTON—With a Friday deadline approaching, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged Congress on Monday to reach a consensus bill before funding for the agency expires. The agency’s responsibilities include border security,...
by Medha Imam | Feb 23, 2015 | Immigration, National Security, Politics
By Medha Imam WASHINGTON –President Barack Obama urged the nation’s governors Monday to support his efforts to secure funding for the Department of Homeland Security. As part of his remarks at the White House, Obama warned the governors of the “direct impact” a...
by Tal Axelrod | Feb 23, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – A conflict expert on Monday urged the U.S. to find an alternative narrative to combat the violent one being pushed forward by the Islamic State. The American narrative of denying blame and placing it on the enemy will not work in this battle, said Sara...
by Tara Longardner | Feb 23, 2015 | Living, National Security
By Tara Longardner WASHINGTON – The issue of illiteracy has moved into the cyber world. Digital illiteracy affects the elderly, poor and those with limited English proficiency and puts them more at risk of cybersecurity breaches, experts said Monday. In terms...
by Tyler Pager | Feb 23, 2015 | National Security
By Tyler Pager and Paige Leskin GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — Lawyers for the alleged mastermind of the bombing of the USS Cole argued Monday the case should be dismissed on the grounds that defense officials illegally forced the military judges to move to...
by Adam Mintzer | Feb 11, 2015 | National Security
By Adam Mintzer WASHINGTON- President Barack Obama sent a proposal to Congress on Wednesday to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State. The proposal lays out the White House’s reasons for wanting Congress to act against ISIS. It cites the...
by Tal Axelrod | Feb 11, 2015 | National Security
By Tal Axelrod WASHINGTON – The path of Islamist movements in the Middle East have influenced recent geopolitical shifts, with moderates being squeezed out by more radical figures, experts said Wednesday. Wilson Center scholar Robin Wright said that Islamist movements...
by Daniel Hersh | Feb 9, 2015 | National Security
By Daniel Hersh WASHINGTON – With militant Islamist group Boko Haram continuing its aggressive hostilities, Nigeria’s election, which has been postponed from Saturday until March 28, may be marred by violence, especially violence toward women, experts said Monday....
by Tyler Pager | Feb 9, 2015 | National Security
By Tyler Pager WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation in Ukraine, but Obama said he would consider sending lethal arms if diplomacy fails. At a joint...
by Tal Axelrod | Feb 5, 2015 | National Security
By Tal Axelrod Diane Foley, whose son Jim was killed in Syria, and Debra Tice, whose son is still held hostage, speak about their sons’ experiences and the dangers of conflict journalism.
by Olivia Marcus | Feb 4, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – A team ordered by the president to review U.S. hostage policy is interviewing hostages’ families for input, a spokeswoman for the government’s Hostage Policy Review Team said Wednesday. U.S. hostage policy came under scrutiny last year after the...
