Schar School in the News: December 9th - 13th, 2024

New York Times: In an editorial cowritten by General Michael V. Hayden, he warns that “running spies is not a game for amateurs.”

NPR (audio and transcript): Mark N. Katz discusses the collapse of the Assad regime and its effects on the rest of the world. Also in WBOI 89.1 (Fort Wayne, IN), WYSO 91.3 (Yellow Springs, OH), the Madras Tribune (India), and other outlets.

Washington Post: Gregory Koblentz worries that Syria’s considerable and deadly chemical weapons could fall into the wrong hands now that Assad is gone.

USA TODAY: US has $10 million bounty on Syrian rebel leader al-Golani. Now we need his help (Op-ed by Jeremy Mayer) Also in Yahoo! News.

NRC (Holland; translation may be needed): Mark N. Katz explains the Syrian situation to a Dutch audience.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: The trade publication posts a major story on a new report about nonprofit organizations’ recovery from COVID-19.

Foreign Policy: Larry Pfeiffer says Tulsi Gabbard’s past statements raise questions about her ability to deal with national intelligence information.

Atlantic Council: Mark N. Katz is one of the experts called on to weigh in on the collapse of Syria’s government.

Raw Story: Senators urged to examine Tulsi Gabbard’s ‘deep and intense’ ties to Hawaii sect (Larry Pfeiffer is quoted).

Kyiv Post (video): Mark N. Katz discusses Russia’s struggles and Assad’s troubles before the collapse of the regime. He’s interviewed by Schar School alum Jason Jay Smart.

Salon: Larry Pfeiffer hopes Trump’s picks for intelligence positions “park their politics at the door” but has his doubts.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Australia): Vladimir Putin suffers ‘catastrophic loss’ in Syria after fall of Bashar al-Assad regime (Mark N. Katz is quoted). Similar in Armádní Noviny (Czech Republic; translation may be required).

News and Observer (Raleigh, NC): Trump is filling his administration with former rivals. Here’s why that could matter (James Pfiffner is quoted). Similar in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Lexington Herald-Leader, The State (Columbia, SC), Merced Sun-Star (Merced, CA), AlterNet and other outlets.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty: Syria’s Assad Flees To Moscow, Reportedly Granted Asylum (Mark N. Katz is quoted).

WTOP: Trump Impact: DC is ‘losing the battle for talent.’ How will Trump administration impact business? (Terry L. Clower is quoted).

Eurasia Review: Syrian Rebels Drive Toward Homs, Damascus As Assad Regime Hangs In Balance (Mark N. Katz is quoted).

Trends: Umud Shokri recaps Iran’s energy status after the latest UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

Ms. Magazine: Bonnie Stabile writes about on online exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary the passing of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act that allowed women to apply for credit cards and obtain mortgages.

The Washington Post (audio option): Here’s what happened the last time Trump moved federal jobs out of D.C. (Terry L. Clower is quoted). Also in MSN, The Seattle Times, and The Detroit News.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia: 1st District drew more voters than congressional battlegrounds (Mark J. Rozell is quoted).

Miami Herald: Trump is filling his administration with former rivals. Here’s why that could matter (James Pfiffner is quoted). Also in MSN, The Sacramento Bee, The News & Observer, Nordot, and MSN.

Drop Site News: Israel Expands Invasion of Syria, Launching Massive Airstrikes After Assad’s Fall (Bassam Haddad is quoted).

The NonProfit Times: The trade publication recaps a report about the nonprofit workforce’s slow recovery post-pandemic. See the link above.

Washington Hispanic (translation may be required): Will the new administration hurt DC-area businesses that employ international workers? (Terry L. Clower is quoted).

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio; audio option): Lobbying spending suggest action on skill games and casinos and next month (David Ramadan is quoted).

Homeland Security Today: COLUMN: HTS and the Strategic Shift in Syria: Understanding the New Jihadist Threat (Op-ed by Mahmut Cengiz).

WTOP: Terry Clower remarks on possible migration impacts to the region’s economy.

Attaqa . net (translation may be necessary): Umud Shokri discusses with the energy-focused media outlet U.S. energy policy under Trump.

The Washington Post (audio option): The day of DOGE (Terry L. Clower is quoted). Also in MSN.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia: 1st District drew more voters than congressional battlegrounds (Mark J. Rozell is quoted).

ARLnow: GMU’s tech-focused Fuse building in Va. Square celebrates grand opening (Fuse at Mason Square featured, with President Gregory Washington and GVIP 2006 grad Ryan Touhill quoted).

Northern Virginia Magazine: How the Last 6 Decades Transformed Northern Virginia (Terry L. Clower is mentioned).

Civil Beat (Honolulu): Larry Pfeiffer says Tulsi Gabbard’s affiliation with a religious sect raises questions.

Northern Virginia Magazine: 3 Future Scenarios for Northern Virginia’s Economy, According to a Local Analyst (Terry L. Clower is quoted).

The MoCoShow: Weekly Message From the County Executive: “Honoring Ike, New Council Leadership, and Hate/Bias Incident Reporting Portal Opens” (Center for Regional Analysis mentioned).

BÁOMÓI (Vietnam; translation may be required): Elon Musk's rocket 'steers' politics in Texas border district, US (Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera is quoted). Also in Tin Tuc (Vietnam; translation may be required).

Los Que Somos (Spain; translation may be required): Israel expands invasion of Syria, launches massive airstrikes after Assad’s fall (Bassam Haddad is quoted). Similar in The Muslim Times and Middle East Eye.