National Security Zone

Inside the government’s war against deepfakes

By charlottewalsh on March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 Deepfakes

WASHINGTON — Adult film star Raquel Roper was watching a trailer for popular Youtuber Shane Dawson’s new series focusing on

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.

Global Health and Migration

Why are there more female refugees in the U.S. and male refugees in Europe?

By Jessica Floyd on March 13, 2019 migration, refugee crisis

Push and pull migration factors contribute to disproportionate gender representations among refugees in Europe and the United States.

Immigration Turkey

Fleeing surveillance in Iran and Turkey, refugees seek intellectual freedom in Paris

By Kietryn Zychal on March 8, 2019 Iran, Kietryn Zychal, OFPRA, Paris, Pierre Claver, refugees, Turkey

Two stories of refugees from Iran and Turkey who fled their home countries to seek religious and political freedom in France.

Immigration International Relations

Former Afghani Refugee Gives Back to Community

By Beverly Banks on March 7, 2019 refugees

A former refugees shares his story from Afghanistan with high school students in Paris.

Cybersecurity

Experts to lawmakers: U.S. elections vulnerable to evolving cyberattacks

By Adam Barnes on March 1, 2019 Donald Trump, Pelosi, russia

Experts warned lawmakers Wednesday that U.S. elections are still vulnerable to cyberattack, despite efforts that fended off hackers during the midterms last fall.

International Relations

EXPERTS AFFIRM IMPORTANCE OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES

By Cameron Peters on March 1, 2019 russia

Experts Thursday called the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia and uncertainty about the future of another treaty with Russia — New START — an indication that the administration is not fully committed to arms control policies.

Domestic Politics

IT’S BEEN 40 YEARS – HOUSE JUDICIARY HEARING EXAMINES NATIONAL EMERGENCIES ACT

By Heena Srivastava on March 1, 2019 National Emergency

A House Judiciary subcommittee debated President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration Thursday — the first congressional hearing on the National Emergencies Act in more than 40 years.

International Relations

NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERTS WARN OF “DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDE” AT HOUSE INTELLIGENCE HEARING

By Gabrielle Bienasz on February 28, 2019 national security

“An example of something that should not be going on is turning immigrants into an emergency,” said Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. “But I’m prejudiced. I’m an immigrant, and I came here when I was 11 years old after escaping two authoritarian regimes.”

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.