NPR People: Tom Gjelten http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100536&ft=1&f=2100536 NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten reports on a wide variety of international, economic, and security issues for NPR News. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Tom Gjelten http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100536&ft=1&f=2100536 yes Investigators Seek Motive In Fort Hood Shootings As Congress prepares to examine whether the government mishandled reports of behavioral issues with Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, the suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shootings, one key question being raised is: Could terrorism have been a motive? Investigators warn it's too early to speculate. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120399304&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120399304&ft=1&f=2100536 As Congress prepares to examine whether the government mishandled reports of behavioral issues with Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, the suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shootings, one key question being raised is: Could terrorism have been a motive? Investigators warn it's too early to speculate. 261 no As Congress prepares to examine whether the government mishandled reports of behavioral issues with Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, the suspected gunman in the Fort Hood shootings, one key question being raised is: Could terrorism have been a motive? Investigators warn it's too early to speculate.

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]]> Investigators Knew Of Hasan's Link To Radicals Senior investigators say they did know that accused Fort Hood, Texas, shooter Nidal Hasan had communicated with people with links to al-Qaida. They say the leads were checked, and the content of the communications seemed in line with Hasan's professional research as a psychiatrist studying post-traumatic stress disorder. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120266828&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120266828&ft=1&f=2100536 Senior investigators say they did know that accused Fort Hood, Texas, shooter Nidal Hasan had communicated with people with links to al-Qaida. They say the leads were checked, and the content of the communications seemed in line with Hasan's professional research as a psychiatrist studying post-traumatic stress disorder. 98 no Senior investigators say they did know that accused Fort Hood, Texas, shooter Nidal Hasan had communicated with people with links to al-Qaida. They say the leads were checked, and the content of the communications seemed in line with Hasan's professional research as a psychiatrist studying post-traumatic stress disorder.

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]]> Hasan's Story Won't Be Easy To Sort Out After a mass shooting, people who knew the gunman find themselves wondering what warning signs they might have missed. So it is in the case of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the man authorities say opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120183526&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120183526&ft=1&f=2100536 After a mass shooting, people who knew the gunman find themselves wondering what warning signs they might have missed. So it is in the case of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the man authorities say opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood. 278 no After a mass shooting, people who knew the gunman find themselves wondering what warning signs they might have missed. So it is in the case of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the man authorities say opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Fort Hood.

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]]> Officials Begin Putting Shooting Pieces Together As doctors attend to the wounded and funeral plans are made for the deceased, military officials at Fort Hood, Texas, are piecing together why the alleged gunman shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Among the things they are looking into: Whether Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was disturbed by his deployment orders to go to Iraq. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120162816&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120162816&ft=1&f=2100536 As doctors attend to the wounded and funeral plans are made for the deceased, military officials at Fort Hood, Texas, are piecing together why the alleged gunman shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Among the things they are looking into: Whether Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was disturbed by his deployment orders to go to Iraq. 348 no As doctors attend to the wounded and funeral plans are made for the deceased, military officials at Fort Hood, Texas, are piecing together why the alleged gunman shot and killed 13 people and wounded 30 others. Among the things they are looking into: Whether Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was disturbed by his deployment orders to go to Iraq.

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]]> Alleged Shooter Was Ordered To Deploy To Iraq Authorities believe Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is the man responsible for the worst mass killing on a U.S. military installation. A relative told <em>Fox News</em> that Hasan had been ordered to serve a term in Iraq, and resisted deployment there. Hasan was said to have argued with soldiers who supported the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120159304&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120159304&ft=1&f=2100536 Authorities believe Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is the man responsible for the worst mass killing on a U.S. military installation. A relative told <em>Fox News</em> that Hasan had been ordered to serve a term in Iraq, and resisted deployment there. Hasan was said to have argued with soldiers who supported the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 269 no Authorities believe Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan is the man responsible for the worst mass killing on a U.S. military installation. A relative told Fox News that Hasan had been ordered to serve a term in Iraq, and resisted deployment there. Hasan was said to have argued with soldiers who supported the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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]]> Details Emerge Of Fort Hood Shooter The suspected shooter in the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, has been identified as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan. Two others who had been arrested have reportedly been released. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120150221&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120150221&ft=1&f=2100536 The suspected shooter in the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, has been identified as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan. Two others who had been arrested have reportedly been released. 297 no The suspected shooter in the deadly shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, has been identified as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan. Two others who had been arrested have reportedly been released.

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]]> Latest On Fort Hood Shooting At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when at least three gunmen opened fire in Fort Hood, Texas. Media reports named the suspect as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120148191&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120148191&ft=1&f=2100536 At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when at least three gunmen opened fire in Fort Hood, Texas. Media reports named the suspect as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan. 83 no At least 12 people were killed and 31 wounded when at least three gunmen opened fire in Fort Hood, Texas. Media reports named the suspect as Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan.

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]]> Defining 'The Enemy' In Afghanistan Before American commanders and policymakers settle on what to do next in Afghanistan, they need to agree on whom they are fighting. Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Afghanistan presents "a uniquely complex environment" &mdash; with three insurgencies to battle. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120120696&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120120696&ft=1&f=2100536 Before American commanders and policymakers settle on what to do next in Afghanistan, they need to agree on whom they are fighting. Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Afghanistan presents "a uniquely complex environment" &mdash; with three insurgencies to battle. 195 no Before American commanders and policymakers settle on what to do next in Afghanistan, they need to agree on whom they are fighting. Gen. Stanley McChrystal says Afghanistan presents "a uniquely complex environment" — with three insurgencies to battle.

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]]> Intel: Al-Qaida Down, Taliban Rising The debate over an appropriate U.S. strategy in Afghanistan hinges, in part, on differing assessments of the Taliban's relations with al-Qaida. The aggressive U.S. pursuit of al-Qaida has hampered its operations. But there is a counterargument: The Taliban has grown stronger, wealthier and more radical, and may now be disposed to offer more support to al-Qaida. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114051510&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114051510&ft=1&f=2100536 The debate over an appropriate U.S. strategy in Afghanistan hinges, in part, on differing assessments of the Taliban's relations with al-Qaida. The aggressive U.S. pursuit of al-Qaida has hampered its operations. But there is a counterargument: The Taliban has grown stronger, wealthier and more radical, and may now be disposed to offer more support to al-Qaida. 255 no The debate over an appropriate U.S. strategy in Afghanistan hinges, in part, on differing assessments of the Taliban's relations with al-Qaida. The aggressive U.S. pursuit of al-Qaida has hampered its operations. But there is a counterargument: The Taliban has grown stronger, wealthier and more radical, and may now be disposed to offer more support to al-Qaida.

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]]> Iran, U.S. Wage A Quiet War Over The Economy In Iran, a conflict over the Iranian economy is growing. It pits Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps &mdash; which now controls about half the country's economy &mdash; against the U.S. Treasury Department and the threat of additional sanctions. The outcome could determine Iran's future. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113943436&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113943436&ft=1&f=2100536 In Iran, a conflict over the Iranian economy is growing. It pits Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps &mdash; which now controls about half the country's economy &mdash; against the U.S. Treasury Department and the threat of additional sanctions. The outcome could determine Iran's future. 330 no In Iran, a conflict over the Iranian economy is growing. It pits Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — which now controls about half the country's economy — against the U.S. Treasury Department and the threat of additional sanctions. The outcome could determine Iran's future.

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]]> Separating Taliban From Jihadists May Not Be Easy U.S. officials this week have signaled that President Obama may choose to redirect the U.S. military in Afghanistan from a focus on the Taliban to a narrower mission of opposing al-Qaida. But while some Taliban seem interested only in participating in Afghan political life, others may harbor global jihadist aspirations. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113677752&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113677752&ft=1&f=2100536 U.S. officials this week have signaled that President Obama may choose to redirect the U.S. military in Afghanistan from a focus on the Taliban to a narrower mission of opposing al-Qaida. But while some Taliban seem interested only in participating in Afghan political life, others may harbor global jihadist aspirations. 263 no U.S. officials this week have signaled that President Obama may choose to redirect the U.S. military in Afghanistan from a focus on the Taliban to a narrower mission of opposing al-Qaida. But while some Taliban seem interested only in participating in Afghan political life, others may harbor global jihadist aspirations.

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]]> Afghan War Strategy Meeting One Of Many The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374435&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374435&ft=1&f=2100536 The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan. 255 no The war council met with President Obama for three hours. It was one of five meetings that will discuss Afghan war strategy. Wednesday's meeting was a review of what has happened over the last eight years. Those in the room have to decide whether to support the recommendation to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan.

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]]> Obama's Advisers Divided On Afghan War President Obama says Afghanistan is a war of necessity. Now he has to decide how to fight it. At the White House Wednesday, he met with his Afghanistan war council. They are reviewing the policy options for Afghanistan. Military commanders pressed for more troops while other advisers expressed skepticism. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374431&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113374431&ft=1&f=2100536 President Obama says Afghanistan is a war of necessity. Now he has to decide how to fight it. At the White House Wednesday, he met with his Afghanistan war council. They are reviewing the policy options for Afghanistan. Military commanders pressed for more troops while other advisers expressed skepticism. 283 no President Obama says Afghanistan is a war of necessity. Now he has to decide how to fight it. At the White House Wednesday, he met with his Afghanistan war council. They are reviewing the policy options for Afghanistan. Military commanders pressed for more troops while other advisers expressed skepticism.

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]]> Who's Looking At Natural Gas Now? Big Oil The U.S. natural gas business is dominated by small, independent companies averaging a dozen employees each. But business is booming and estimates of accessible natural gas reserves in the U.S. are growing. As a result, huge companies like Exxon Mobil are taking a second look. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113080237&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113080237&ft=1&f=2100536 The U.S. natural gas business is dominated by small, independent companies averaging a dozen employees each. But business is booming and estimates of accessible natural gas reserves in the U.S. are growing. As a result, huge companies like Exxon Mobil are taking a second look. 466 no The U.S. natural gas business is dominated by small, independent companies averaging a dozen employees each. But business is booming and estimates of accessible natural gas reserves in the U.S. are growing. As a result, huge companies like Exxon Mobil are taking a second look.

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]]> Water Contamination Concerns Linger For Shale Gas As the practice of harvesting natural gas embedded in shale rock deep below the Earth's surface has expanded, it has raised concerns about the impact this type of drilling has on the environment &mdash; especially on groundwater. At issue is the practice of "hydraulic fracturing." Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113142234&ft=1&f=2100536 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113142234&ft=1&f=2100536 As the practice of harvesting natural gas embedded in shale rock deep below the Earth's surface has expanded, it has raised concerns about the impact this type of drilling has on the environment &mdash; especially on groundwater. At issue is the practice of "hydraulic fracturing." no As the practice of harvesting natural gas embedded in shale rock deep below the Earth's surface has expanded, it has raised concerns about the impact this type of drilling has on the environment — especially on groundwater. At issue is the practice of "hydraulic fracturing."

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