Greg Myre appears in the following:
Pandemic Forces National Security Officials To Consider Unexpected Threats
Monday, April 27, 2020
How do CIA officers do their work during the coronavirus? The pandemic is having a significant impact on how the intelligence community operates, and is prompting a hard look at the future.
Trump Instructs U.S. Navy To Fire On Iranian Boats If Harassed
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
His tweet comes days after Iranian gunboats pulled to within yards of a U.S. military ship in the Persian Gulf. There's a history of such confrontations, and Trump's announcement could raise tensions.
U.S. Intelligence Community Assesses Beginnings Of COVID-19
Friday, April 17, 2020
Where exactly did the coronavirus first emerge? Months after it erupted in central China, this question remains a mystery. U.S. intelligence teams working to make their own assessments.
Can A Marine Skip A Haircut During The Coronavirus?
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
A video showing a long line of Marines, standing close together while waiting for haircuts, has sparked questions about what's more important: military discipline or social distancing?
As Pandemic Spreads, The Developing World Looks Like The Next Target
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
So far, the coronavirus has hit hardest in the wealthy countries of Asia, Europe and the U.S. But the pandemic appears poised to explode in the developing world — which has far fewer resources.
Coronavirus Pandemic Further Strains U.S.-China Relations
Friday, March 27, 2020
The United States-China relationship is often described as the most important global relationship of the 21st century. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the fraught nature of these ties.
Restrictive Measures To Stop COVID-19 Are Not All Mandatory
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
City by city, state by state, restrictive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus are increasing by the hour. So what's voluntary and what's mandatory? And how will all this be enforced?
Birth Of The Taliban
Saturday, March 14, 2020
After being removed from power in 2001, the Taliban signed a peace deal with the U.S. last month. A look at the origins of the group whose political fortunes seem to have come full circle.
U.S. Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes In Iraq After Missile Attack
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The strikes were "defensive, proportional and in direct response to the threat posed by Iranian-backed Shia militia groups," Pentagon officials said on Thursday.
U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The U.S. military says it has carried out airstrikes in Iraq against a militia group backed by Iran — one it blames for a rocket attack on a base that killed one British and two U.S. service members.
A Spy Agency's Challenge: How To Sort A Million Photos A Day
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The Earth's entire land mass is being photographed by satellites every single day. Trying to make sense of all these images falls to a U.S. spy agency many have never heard of.
Trump Will Nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe As Director Of National Intelligence
Friday, February 28, 2020
President Trump tweeted Friday that he is nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, to be director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe was first nominated last July but withdrew amid controversy.
News Of Election Interference Briefing Sets Off National Intelligence Shakeup
Friday, February 21, 2020
The U.S. intelligence community is warning about Russian interference in the November election. That's touched off a new round of battles between President Trump and Democrats.
White House Names Ambassador As Acting Head Of Intelligence
Thursday, February 20, 2020
President Trump named Richard Grenell, the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, to be the nation's acting top spy chief. Grenell lacks intelligence experience, and his selection is controversial.
Trump Names Richard Grenell Acting Director Of National Intelligence
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
President Trump has named Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell as the new acting director of national intelligence.
Trump Faces Deadline On Acting Director Of National Intelligence
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The acting director of national intelligence is required by law to step down by next month. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is said to be a contender. Where does that leave acting director Joseph Maguire?
In Battle For Europe's Phones, U.S. Suffers Setback, Huawei Notches A Win
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
In U.S. national security, one foreign company sets off alarm bells like no other: Huawei, the telecom giant. The Chinese firm just received a green light to help build Britain's 5G cellular network.
Tech Companies Take A Leading Role In Warning Of Foreign Cyber Threats
Thursday, January 23, 2020
U.S. cybersecurity firms are making headlines with reports of online attacks by Russia and other foreign actors. Why are tech companies taking the lead, rather than the U.S. government?
VIDEO: How The U.S. And Iran Ratcheted Up Their Long-Running Feud
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
If you want to trace the history of U.S.-Iran tensions, you would have to go back decades. But the roots of the latest escalation can be found in a series of developments over the past two years.
How Trump Has Tried To Scale Back Nuclear Programs In North Korea And Iran
Monday, January 13, 2020
President Trump's major foreign policy aims have included curbing the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran. With North Korea, he's tried carrots; with Iran, sticks. Neither one is working.