A Belgian Father Works To Prevent Kids From Joining The Jihad
A Belgian man rescued his son, who ran away to join Islamist extremists in Syria. Now he is trying to stop others from making the same mistake as his boy.
Middle East
Why ISIS Looks Very Different Today Than A Month Ago
The Islamic State has claimed three major attacks recently. This has led to a reassessment of the group that had been focused on building its caliphate in the Middle East.
Candidates Go On Air, Raise Money In Response To Paris Attacks, Refugee Crisis
The issue of whether to allow Syrian refugees to relocate to the U.S. has become a top issue in this weekend's bitter Louisiana governor's race. Presidential hopefuls also have ads out on the debate.
Wash. Gov. Inslee Welcomes Syrian Refugees To Settle In His State
Governor Jay Inslee, a Democrat, talks to Steve Inskeep about why he feels it's important to support refugees fleeing Syria's civil war. Inslee has received criticism from people in his state.
Washington State Governor Says He Welcomes Syrian Refugees
Jay Inslee is declining to join the many governors who say they don't want Syrian refugees within their borders.
How Effectively Is The West Striking Back At ISIS?
French planes bombed the Islamic State's self-declared capital Raqqa in Syria this week. The U.S. gave them a target list. Steve Inskeep talks to Anne Bernard of The New York Times, who's in Beirut.
4 Things To Know About The Vetting Process For Syrian Refugees
The Paris attacks have ignited a debate over whether Syrian refugees should be allowed into the U.S. Refugees are vetted by various agencies, but several state officials have cited security concerns.
Kasich: 'Reasonable' To 'Pause' Resettlement Of Syrian Refugees
The Ohio governor and 2016 GOP presidential hopeful outlined his foreign policy agenda in an interview with NPR, saying, "I think it is absolutely critical to invite our moderate Muslim friends."
Graham: U.S. Should Shore Up Arab Allies To Fight 'Neighbor From Hell' ISIS
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican candidate for president, also called for a "timeout" on America's Syrian refugee program "until we can ensure we have proper vetting."
Republicans In Congress Call For Pause In Refugee Resettlement
In the aftermath of the Paris attacks, Republicans in Congress are seeking action limiting President Obama's plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the United States.