National Security Zone

Medill Explores: Hostile Environment Training and National War College

Medill Explores D.C.: Hostile environment training for journalists

By Carolyn Cakir on March 14, 2017April 12, 2017 conflict

Medill students went through a hostile environment training course to learn how to mitigate risks and danger in conflict zones.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Muslims in the U.S. and Abroad Will Help Thwart ISIS, Experts Say

By Hammad Sarfraz on March 7, 2017April 12, 2017 ISIS, Syria, terrorism

Experts appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee opposed the idea of U.S. partnering with Russia to fight ISIS in Syria.

Medill Explores: Hostile Environment Training and National War College

Medill Explores Photo Gallery

By Guy King on March 3, 2017April 12, 2017 national security

Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism graduate students took part in a hostile environment training in Washington during their Medill Explores.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Former State Department Official to Trump: Cultivate Alliances

By niaprater2017 on March 2, 2017 Donald Trump, eliot cohen, heritage foundation

Eliot Cohen, a former State Department official during the Bush administration, criticized President Trump for his contentious interactions with U.S. allies.

Medill Explores: Hostile Environment Training and National War College

Reporting Under Fire New Norm for Many Journalists (Audio)

By Duke Omara on February 28, 2017April 12, 2017 Hostile enviroments, Media safety, reporting

According to the advocacy group Reporters Without Borders, 2012 was the deadliest year on record for journalists. To better protect themselves, an increasing number of journalists are undergoing specialized training to mitigate the risks of working in hostile and unpredictable environments. Here is one way they are doing it.

Environment

Firm Seeks to Turn Household Trash into Jet Fuel

By Nona Tepper on February 28, 2017 carl icahn, department of agriculture, Department of Defense, Donald Trump, fulcrum bioenergy, James Mattis, John McCain, ray mabus, rick barraza, usda

Fulcrum BioEnergy turns household trash into fuel for airplanes.

Medill Explores: Hostile Environment Training and National War College

Petro politics: Of demand, supply and the national security conundrum

By Shahzeb Hashim on February 27, 2017March 2, 2017 oil

During a lecture at the National War College, Medill graduate students were briefed on the latest thinking about the national security implications of petro-politics.

Medill Explores: Hostile Environment Training and National War College

National War College hosts Medill graduate students

By Hammad Sarfraz on February 27, 2017April 12, 2017 National War College

Seven Medill School of Journalism graduate students had front row access to lectures and panel discussions at the National War College, at Fort Lesley J. McNair as part of Medill Explorers program.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Trump Chides Israeli Settlements, Dithers on Palestinian Statehood

By Carolyn Cakir on February 27, 2017 Israel, Palestine

resident Donald Trump held a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Israel-U.S. alliance and the national security challenges it faces.

Conflicts and Terrorism

Open-Source Intel May Aid Prosecutions for War Crimes, Researchers Say

By Maryam Saleh on February 27, 2017 conflict, Digital Forensics, Syria, Technology, War Crimes

“It’s one thing to raise awareness [about atrocities] through the media, but what we really want it legal accountability,” said Eliot Higgins, a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab. “This could be through civil cases or through mechanisms like the International Criminal Court.”