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New data says at least 40 Americans currently in captivity abroad

By Teresa Nowakowski on November 20, 2020February 18, 2021 James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, wrongful detainees

At least 40 American citizens and lawful permanent residents are currently being held hostage or wrongfully detained in 11 foreign countries, according to data released Thursday by the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation.

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Report: “Significant changes” required to properly assess threats to Army installations

By Teresa Nowakowski on November 12, 2020 army, risk assessment, U.S Army

The United States Army is not adequately prepared to defend its installations in the continental U.S. from emerging threats, according to a report published Tuesday by the nonpartisan RAND Corporation.

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International Relations 

“Openness” should be the US foreign policy post-Trump, authors say

By Teresa Nowakowski on October 1, 2020October 2, 2020 china, foreign policy, US foreign policy

The country is at a moment of opportunity, Lissner said, “if the U.S. can muster the will to turn this moment of political destruction into political creation.”

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Report: Supply chain risk management key to election security

By Teresa Nowakowski on September 25, 2020September 27, 2020 2020 election, cybersecurity

Election cybersecurity could be compromised in the supply chain for voting systems, warns a report published this week by a nonprofit global policy think tank.

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