Two-star U.S. Army Major General Harold Greene was killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday, making him the highest-ranking American to die in the conflict. The possible "green-on-blue" attack was perpetrated by a man in an Afghan army uniform, who killed or wounded more than a dozen other ISAF troops as well. In the wake of the tragedy,…
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National Guard Magazine: Cyber Uncertainty
Andreas Mueller, a Truman Project Fellow, was quoted in this National Guard Magazine article on cybersecurity. “DHS’s mandate is, at best, weak,” says Andreas Mueller of the Truman National Security Project, a Washington, D.C.,-based think tank. DHS can offer the states information about cyberattacks, suggest methods for defending against them, and help coordinate responses when…
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MSNBC: All In with Chris Hayes 7/23/14
Truman Project Fellow Job Henning discusses the downing of MH17, whether or not Ukrainian separatists were involved, and the involvement of Russia. Watch the full interview.
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Foreign Policy Association: Managing Iran’s nuclear prowess
Truman Project Fellow Christian H. Cooper lays out what elements should be in a final deal with Iran regarding it's nuclear program. In the 1950s, Binyamin Blumberg took over a small group within the Israeli Defense Ministry, renamed the group the Science Liaison Bureau (LAKAM), and proceeded to build the first secret Israeli nuclear facility…
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Talking Points Memo: No, Obama Isn't Our New Chamberlain
Truman Project Partner Jason Stanford explains why comparisons between President Obama and former British PM Neville Chamberlain are inaccurate because the President is not appeasing Iran, but is in fact negotiating an important agreement. There was a time that keeping Iran from getting a nuclear bomb would have been considered a worthy goal, even a…
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FOX: "Thugs" Accused of Restricting Access & Tainting Crime Scene
Truman Project Fellow Job Henning discusses the Ukrainian separatists militias, their involvement in the downing of flight MH17 and the current intelligence on the separatists. Watch the full clip.
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E&E News: Senators to examine conflicts with energy, climate links
Truman Project Director Michael Breen is quoted on the importance of energy security for the United States. "I think it's a pretty good time for this if you look around at any number of conflicts or looming conflicts around the world," said Mike Breen, executive director of the Truman National Security Project, who is scheduled…
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