Medill National Security Reporting Project
Medill/GlobalPost investigation sheds new light on $3.2 billion U.S. mine clearance and victim assistance effort.
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Medill/USA TODAY investigation of U.S. international food aid programs finds significant, entrenched problems
Read about the project.R.I.P. James Wright Foley, 1973-2014
#MedillRemembers James Foley, One Year Later
Remembering James Foley's life and legacy one year after his death at the hands of the Islamic State.
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Major TV networks sign onto freelancer safety compact
Read about the compact, which was signed by Medill NSJI Co-Director Ellen Shearer at Columbia University in September, here.McCormick Foundation renews grant for Medill National Security Journalism program
EVANSTON, Ill. — The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has renewed a $1 million grant to fund the Medill National Security Journalism Initiative at Northwestern University over the next two years.
The NSJ program provides journalists-in-training and working journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to report accurately, completely and with context on events and issues related to defense, security and civil liberties. The initiative began in January, 2009 with an initial three-year, $1.3 million McCormick Foundation grant. The grant was also renewed for $1 million over two years in 2011.
Posts by Nikki McGee
Why Mosul matters
(Sep. 01, 2015)The Islamic State’s takeover of Mosul doesn’t mean just a physical dominance over the land and psychological problems for the city’s citizens. An estimated 60,000 Christians fled when the group took over, and those who stayed are under constant intimidation with things like ISIS shutting down schools and destroying rival Shia mosques. Continue reading
Crossfit event remembers fallen troops with ’31 Heroes W.O.D’
(Aug. 11, 2015)Former Marine P.J. Kellogg is bringing together Crossfit athletes to remember 31 U.S. service members who lost their lives in 2011 when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. Continue reading
Targeted killings: The US government’s license to kill
(Aug. 10, 2015)WASHINGTON — The idea of the CIA going around assassinating people might seem like an outdated conspiracy theory or just the plot of an old James Bond movie. And although it is in fact illegal for U.S. intelligence agencies to … Continue reading
Korean War Memorial Anniversary Gathering
(Aug. 03, 2015)This week marks the 65th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, and the 20th anniversary of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Service members and families gathered at the memorial over the weekend to hear the names read of the fallen soldiers. Continue reading
Considering religious motivations to counter Islamic State
(Jul. 28, 2015)Religious experts are saying the U.S. approach with ISIS should be more focused on the movement’s ideology. Islam extremists claim to be restoring the faith to its original interpretation as part of their recruitment strategy. Experts say interpretations of religion are meant to evolve over time. Continue reading
Psychological toll of maternal health issues
(Jul. 22, 2015)Women in developing countries are not only physically injured by birthing complications, but also are left to deal with emotional scars. Injuries from giving birth can cause incontinence and an inability to walk, leaving mothers shunned by society. Continue reading
Afghanistan and ISIL remain at top of defense priorities, Pentagon official says
(Jul. 14, 2015)A top defense department official said Monday that the conflict in Afghanistan and the threat posed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Iraq and Syria should remain at the top of the list as U.S. defense priorities. Continue reading
Navy Yard shooting scare triggers major response
(Jul. 06, 2015)D.C. police received a call around 7:30 a.m. reporting what sounded like gunshots. This comes at a time when police are already on high alert amid terror threats for the Fourth of July weekend. Continue reading
Ransom policy may make Americans targets overseas
(Jul. 01, 2015)Under a new Obama administration policy, families of hostages held overseas no longer will face prosecution for paying ransoms to bring home their loved ones. But criminals and terrorists may target more Americans as a result, security experts say. Continue reading
James Foley: A legacy that lives on (VIDEO)
(Dec. 04, 2014)Students and faculty gathered at Alice Millar Chapel on Nov. 20 to remember and commemorate James Foley. Foley, a Medill alumnus, was killed by the Islamic State (ISIS) last August in Syria. He was passionate about exposing hardships in war … Continue reading
