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American, South Korean experts discuss biggest issues facing alliance

American, South Korean experts discuss biggest issues facing alliance

by Sarah Lin | Nov 19, 2024 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Top U.S. and South Korean national security officials and experts addressed the biggest issues facing their alliance at the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum Monday, with the recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia in focus.  The speakers discussed the...
Lawmakers consider legislation to protect political dissenters abroad amid increased attacks on independent media, journalists worldwide

Lawmakers consider legislation to protect political dissenters abroad amid increased attacks on independent media, journalists worldwide

by Pavan Acharya | Dec 6, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — With violence and threats against journalists increasing worldwide, senators on Wednesday heard from pro-democracy advocates who called for increased U.S. government efforts to combat efforts by foreign nations to threaten or kill political dissenters....
Senators debate response to Iran’s alleged use of illicit finance networks to fund Hamas and Hezbollah terrorism

Senators debate response to Iran’s alleged use of illicit finance networks to fund Hamas and Hezbollah terrorism

by Julian Andreone | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Senators sparred over the most efficient ways to address the use of illicit finance networks funding terrorism in a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing Thursday.  The discussion largely focused on identifying and combating...
Congressional panel told harsher sanctions against Iran needed

Congressional panel told harsher sanctions against Iran needed

by Pavan Acharya | Oct 26, 2023 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Policy advisers and fellows from non-government organizations pressed members of Congress on Wednesday to impose and enforce harsh sanctions on Iran after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month. The State Department says Iran has...
Sanctions to Soleimani: House Foreign Affairs Committee discusses Iran

Sanctions to Soleimani: House Foreign Affairs Committee discusses Iran

by Joey Maya Safchik | Jan 14, 2020 | National Security

WASHINGTON — At a hearing Tuesday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee probed the recent tensions in Iran. Witnesses questioned whether the targeted strike was in response to an “imminent” threat, as President Trump has asserted. Notably absent was...
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