National Security

N.J. Mayor Disagrees With Gov. Christie Over Syrian Refugees

6:22am November 23, 2015

The mayor Of Prospect Park is speaking out against Gov. Chris Christie's plans to block Syrian refugees from resettling in the state. Steve Inskeep talks to Mohamed Khairullah, a Syrian American.

U.S. Resettlement Of Refugees Varies From Europe's Model

5:09am November 23, 2015

by Joel Rose

U.S. agencies say they'll continue to welcome refugees from all over the world, including Syria and Iraq. There are nine major resettlement agencies that work closely with the State Department.

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Can We Construct A Counter-Narrative To ISIS's End Goal?

10:14pm November 22, 2015

What exactly is the ISIS endgame? NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Scott Atran, co-author of the New York Review of Books post "Paris: The War ISIS Wants."

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Obama Ends Asian Summit With Focus On Counterterrorism

7:37am November 22, 2015

by Scott Horsley

At the close of an Asian summit in Malaysia, President Obama vowed to destroy ISIS on the battlefield, while also saying that the most powerful tool was to show ISIS "that we're not afraid."

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The U.S. Refugee Screening Process 'Works'

7:37am November 22, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Anne Richard, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration, about the screening process refugees go through before entering the United States.

Why Do Young People Like Socialism More Than Older People?

8:03am November 21, 2015

by Sam Sanders

There are two big reasons why millennials are embracing the political philosophy that presidential candidate Bernie Sanders preaches: the economy and history.

Doug Hughes speaks to the media after appearing in federal court in May.

Gyrocopter Pilot Who Landed On Capitol Lawn Pleads Guilty

6:36pm November 20, 2015

by Peter Overby

Florida mailman Doug Hughes landed his flying machine on Capitol Hill last April to bring awareness to campaign finance.

Paris Attacks Revive Demands For Expanded Surveillance Powers

6:35pm November 20, 2015

by David Welna

National security officials and policymakers are pushing for tougher surveillance laws. Much of their effort focuses on forcing tech firms to give law enforcement access to encrypted smartphone data.

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Paris Attackers' Use Of Suicide Vests Marks Important Change In ISIS Fight

6:28pm November 20, 2015

by Dina Temple-Raston

Last week's rampage in Paris marked the first time suicide vests have been used in a European terrorist attack. NPR reports on how difficult they are to make and the damage they can do.

More Than 2 Dozen Dead After Attack On Radisson Hotel In Mali

6:23pm November 20, 2015

by Tom Bowman

American troops have been supporting French and Malian military operations against Islamic extremists for years, and a few U.S. personnel were on hand at a terror attack Friday in the capital, Bamako.

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