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Why Are They Not Home?; Challenges Faced By US Government In Resolving Journalist Hostage Cases marking the 11th anniversary of the abduction of journalist Austin Tice
Held in Syria 11 years, Austin Tice is the longest-tenured U.S. hostage. Almost twice as long as Terry Anderson of the Associated Press was held. At this 11th anniversary, we consider why journalists are so often held the longest or suffer fates like those of Jamal Khashoggi and Shireen Abu Akleh? In light of new hostage cases like that of Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal, we are compelled to look at the approach and results of the USG in these cases. In this panel we will try to discover what are the special challenges government encounters when the hostage is a journalist and if…
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Elected officials speak about the challenges and benefits of the IRA, on the law’s anniversary
Elected Officials to Protect America will speak at 11am about the challenges and benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act on the law’s anniversary. How the IRA is fighting the climate crisis with tangible solutions, and how it will help environmental justice communities are essential components to the security of America and the planet. The lRA has driven record investment in its first year. What might hold back progress is how long it takes to secure environmental and technical permitting approvals for large scale energy projects, and is being debated in Congress. SPEAKERS Naquetta Ricks …
Type: Event
How The Russia-Ukraine War Is Impacting Non-Western Countries
The war in Ukraine has been a major global event for the past 18 months, with far-reaching implications for the future of Europe and the world. But how do non-Western countries see the conflict? In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast Podcast Committee co-chair Mike Hempen talks to National Press Club member Flavius Mihaies, an investigative journalist and food security consultant, about the war and its impact on non-Western nations. They discuss how non-Western countries have been responding to the war, why they’ve taken a more cautious approach to economic and financial sanctions against…
Type: Media
International Correspondents Happy Hour
Mingle, network and discuss current events at the monthly International Correspondents Committee happy hour! The team will gather for drinks in the Reliable Source at 5:30p.m., and head over to the Headliners Book Rap event with veteran foreign correspondent Sean Carberry at 6:30 p.m. Carberry will discuss his reporting from war zones in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya. Those who wish to attend the book talk should register in advance here.
Type: Event
Club's ICC has next embassy press attaché mixer on calendar
The National Press Club holds its next reception for members and embassy press attachés on Thursday, Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. The Club's International Correspondents Committee held its most recent embassy press attaché mixer March 14. Save the date for the next biannual mixer designed to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community with the Club’s network of journalists. The event is an opportunity for journalists to build relationships with embassy officials from the countries they cover. The reception will be in the Holeman Lounge. Drinks and small bites will be provided. There is no charge to…
Type: News