Category: Conflicts and Terrorism

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Biological and chemical weapons: the other threats from North Korea

North Korea’s biological and chemical weapons pose another threat in global warfare.

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One year later, demand for justice for Khashoggi continues

By Aishwarya Airy on September 27, 2019 Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabian, U.N Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard

U.N Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard and 11 Democratic members of Congress demanded complete accountability from the Saudi crown prince and firmer action from the Trump administration to determine whether bin Salman ordered the murder.

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Thirty-four journalists murdered in Mexico during drug war

By Adam Barnes on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

WASHINGTON — Thirty-four journalists have been killed in Mexico since former President Felipe Calderon declared an all-out war on drugs

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Biological and chemical weapons: the little known global threat

By Beverly Banks on March 14, 2019 bioweapons, Military

The threat of nuclear weapons often overshadows the importance of nuclear and chemical weapons in international security discussions.

Conflicts and Terrorism

STRATEGY FOR EXTREMIST PREVENTION RELEASED IN BIPARTISAN REPORT

By Brooke Fowler on February 28, 2019 foreign policy

Members of the Task Force to End Extremism in Fragile States met with Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Tuesday to share the latest report on preventing extremism abroad.

Conflicts and Terrorism

UNESCO promotes press freedom while condemning reporters’ murders

By Dorothy Mills-Gregg on February 22, 2019 journalist safety, UNESCO

UNESCO has launched a social media campaign promoting unintimidated news reporting worldwide, but it has issued eight statements in 2019 condemning the murders of journalists.

Conflicts and Terrorism

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS CAUTION LAWMAKERS ON ISIS, SYRIA TROOP WITHDRAWAL

By Justin Askenazy on February 6, 2019February 14, 2019 conflict, Department of Defense, foreign policy

U.S. counterterrorism officials warned lawmakers Wednesday that ISIS and Al-Qaeda remain a threat to national security despite efforts to disrupt their networks.

Conflicts and Terrorism

French Yellow Vest Movement is Disorganized, Making it Hard for Macron to Start Talks

By Daniel Grimes on February 5, 2019 France, Paris, Yellow Vest

The lack of recognized leaders in France’s yellow vest movement that has become an uprising against economic inequality offers two problems for French President Emmanuel Macron: there is no obvious negotiating partner and no list of agreed upon demands.

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BIPARTISAN GROUP INTRODUCES BILL TO END U.S. SUPPORT FOR WAR IN YEMEN

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff on January 30, 2019February 18, 2019 foreign policy

A joint resolution to quickly end U.S. support for the Saudi-backed forces at war in Yemen was reintroduced on Wednesday after failing to receive a vote in the Republican-controlled House last year.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Experts Call for US “No Ransom” Policy Change

By Patty Nieberg on January 27, 2019 conflict journalism, Syria

The U.S. government has improved its practices in helping families when a family member is taken hostage, due in large part to prodding by James W. Foley Legacy Foundation President Diane Foley, but the “no ransom” policy should be changed, according to experts at a Jan. 24 panel at the Newseum.