Reporting & Analysis
J.J. Green
JJ Green is WTOP's National Security Correspondent, covering global intelligence, national security and terrorism developments. He's interviewed the leadership of the CIA, DIA, DHS, and the U.S. military Joint Chiefs of Staff about issues critical to international security. He provides daily analysis and guidance on global security.
Iranian spies infiltrate Washington
The alleged plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. -- clumsy, but aggressive -- has exposed a trail of Iranian operations in Washington that were running seamlessly out of the public's view.
Many of today's terrorists are 'American kids'
"The terrorists that we're prosecuting today, in many instances are American kids, who grew up in suburban high schools and you can still see them on the pages of the drama club or the skateboard club," says Neil MacBride, U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Military looks at possible airstrikes on Syria
J.J. Green, WTOP's national security correspondent
U.S. not interested in Israel striking Iran
J.J. Green, WTOP's national security correspondent
Protests against violence in Kabul on Wednesday
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New national counterintelligence chief named
Frank Montoya, Jr.'s appointment comes at a critical time, as cyber-attacks on U.S government and commercial systems are at an all-time high.
Terror suspect intended 'to kill 30 people'
A 29-year-old Moroccan man was arrested Friday in an FBI sting operation near the U.S. Capitol while planning to detonate what police say he thought were live explosives.
Bangkok blast wounds Iranian attacker
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Syrian tension a product of nuclear black market
J.J. Green, WTOP national security correspondent
Pentagon backpedaling on exit strategy
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Ending combat role in Afghanistan
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Al-Qaida: The end in sight
There is widespread agreement that al-Qaida's reign is over. It's just a matter of time before the remaining leaders and fighters are killed, captured or give up.
Former CIA officer accused of leaking classified info
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Gitmo magazine incident poses questions of risk
J.J. Green, WTOP national security correspondent
Subversive Iranians an intelligence source for West
J.J. Green, WTOP national security correspondent
No confirmation of Pakistani Taliban leader's death
J.J. Green, WTOP national security correspondent
U.S. braces for 'new' terror threats
State Department documents indicate that combating far-flung, well connected "new terrorist threats will require innovative strategies, creative diplomacy and stronger partnerships."
2012 ushers in fear of 'blended' terror attacks
The quantity, quality and variety of terror attacks grow with each passing year and that's led to growing angst among intelligence officials around the world.
Defense cuts: A shift in strategy or decision to get weaker?
J.J. Green, WTOP national security correspondent
State Department upgrades counterterrorism team
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