The New Yorker: HOW TRUMP HAS REVERSED DECADES OF AMERICAN HOSTAGE POLICY

"Donald Trump’s engagement in hostage-recovery efforts for political advantage signals that American captives are valuable bargaining chips." Joel Simon of The New Yorker presents an insightful … [Read more...]

JAMES W. FOLEY LEGACY FOUNDATION STATEMENT ON THE US PULLBACK FROM NORTHEASTERN SYRIA

"The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is deeply concerned by the US government’s announced plans to abruptly pullback its forces in Northeastern Syria, a region where more than 10,000 ISIS fighters … [Read more...]

Special Advisory Available: Threat to Missionaries in Niger

SPECIAL ADVISORY NOTICE Threats to Missionaries in Niger December 7, 2016 CCI has developed information indicating an increased threat to expatriate missionaries and Christian staff in Niger. … [Read more...]

al Qaeda’s Global Attack Campaign

In light of threats of attacks in the US homeland on 7 November, this article from the Institute for the Study of War is a good reminder that al Qaeda remains a global threat. Al Qaeda's Global … [Read more...]

US Consulate Orders USG Families to Leave Istanbul

A new Travel Warning was issued for Turkey today: "The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey. U.S. citizens should … [Read more...]