I chatted with JJ Green at WTOP news about the death of two Pakistani Taliban members in Afghanistan.
Honored to Recognize K9 "Bear" of the Austin Police Department
One of the awesome things I get to do as a member of the Greater Austin Crime Commission is to recognize the services of the Austin Police Department K9’s when they retire. The Crime Commission pays for the medical bills of the retired K9’s. At the ceremony today, there were approximately 40 APD police officers, family members and media in attendance. Bear even got his own cake!
Fred Burton Speaking on Iran February 6, 2020
I’ll be at The Headliners Club in Austin, Texas, February 6, 2020, to talk about Iran, terrorism and Beirut Rules. The event is sponsored by the Austin Council on Foreign Relations.
The Highwaymen: Legendary Texas Rangers
The graves stones of legendary Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault, who hunted down Bonnie and Clyde; and depicted in the film The Highwaymen, starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson. Both are buried close to each other in Austin, Texas.
New E-Book from Lawfare on the Blowback to General Soleimani's Killing
Pleased to be included in a new e-book from our friends at Lawfare/Brookings on the blowback from the killing of Iranian General Soleimani. The chapter is “Protecting Diplomats Following Soleimani’s Death” and focuses on the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS.) How do you protect diplomats during times of a heightened threat? DSS has learned some hard lessons over the years, but nobody does it better.
Fred Burton Interviewed by KNOE on Iranian General Soleimani's Killing
We’ve been swamped with interviews about the blow-back to America, due to Iranian General Soleimani’s killing. Here is one that I did with KNOE.
Fred Burton on Protecting American Diplomats in the Wake of the Killing of Iranian General Soleimani
Lawfare, part of the Brookings Institute, asked for a few thoughts on how the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) reacts to the increased threat to American diplomats and embassies, in the wake of the killing of Iranian General Soleimani in a targeted drone strike. From Beirut to Benghazi, the DSS has learned some very hard lessons over the years, but nobody does a better job with less.
Fred Burton on Iranian General Soleimani's Killing
I’ve done several media interviews over the past 24-hours about the ramifications of the U.S. killing of Iranian General Soleimani in a targeted drone strike. For any student of terror, Iran’s next move will be interesting to see unfold. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, we were not very good at being able to predict where or when Iran would strike — which led to disaster. I hope we are better today. Here is one of my interviews (WWNY.)