Medill Daily Debrief: Tighter border security can fight terrorism

by Mariam Khan | Apr 23, 2013 | Topics

Medill Minute for April 23, 2013

by Mariam Khan | Apr 23, 2013 | Topics

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Boston, Benghazi, Pakistan dominate discussion with Kerry

by Mariam Khan | Apr 18, 2013 | National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON – Boston, Benghazi and Pakistan took center stage Wednesday as Secretary of State John Kerry defended President Barack Obama’s proposed foreign-affairs budget for the next fiscal year. In his first appearance before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs...

Afghan future uncertain as U.S. troops plan withdrawal

by Mariam Khan | Apr 17, 2013 | National Security, Topics

(Video by Mariam Khan/Medill News Service) Story by Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory, Medill News Service WASHINGTON — The top priority of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan is to help the Afghan National Security Forces become sustainable and sovereign, Gen. Joseph...

Former CIA director recommends the U.S. threaten Russia’s and China’s economies for cooperation

by Mariam Khan | Apr 12, 2013 | National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — Former CIA Director R. James Woolsey said Thursday the United States needs to pressure Russia and China to cooperate in breaking the alliance between North Korea, Syria and Iran. “The implications of these relationships are stark for U.S. security...