Missy Ryan

@missy_ryan

I cover military issues and national security for The Washington Post.

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Joined April 2009
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  1. 16 hours ago

    Trump instructs military to begin planning for withdrawal from Syria

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  2. 22 hours ago

    While Trump orders US mil to head toward exit in Syria ... Russia, Iran, Turkey cement influence over country's future

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  3. Apr 4

    Friedman asks: Is Putin a C.I.A. Agent?

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  4. Apr 4

    Meanwhile, in northern Syria:

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  5. Apr 4

    White House statement on indicates tension between president's desire to withdraw and military's goal of staying to "finish the job" against ISIS. They are v worried about Afrin crisis interfering w final phase of ISIS campaign.

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    Apr 3

    On Turkey, Votel dodges artfully to say only "Where we are is we are very much engaged with them" to "deconflict" and avoid "binary choices with them." Ahem.

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    Apr 3

    I know it's not new, but, I mean, let's pause to consider: the POTUS (half)joking in East Room in live news conference that Baltic reporters are more truthful than American press corps.

    Trump to Latvian leader: "You can pick a reporter -- a Baltic reporter, preferably. Real news, not fake news!"
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  8. Apr 3

    This is surreal: senior military/State officials at talking about ongoing mission in Syria/Iraq while Trump simultaneously saying he wants to pull out of Syria.

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    Apr 2

    WaPo editor sets the record straight: The Post is independent from Amazon and Trump’s claim to the contrary is “completely made up.” Plus read Marty on Jeff Bezos’ hands-off approach to our journalism —>

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  10. Apr 2

    Revealing interview that did with MBS. Learn about 'the triangle of evil' and why (in MBS' view) you can support women without believing they should have as much autonomy as their fathers/husbands etc.

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  11. Apr 2

    Trump talks to Sisi to congratulate him on his reelection

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  12. Apr 2

    Congrats ! Great news.

    Thanks WHCA! And congrats to , , & .
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    Apr 2

    BREAKING: Pro-Sisi opposition candidate somehow wins 3 percent of the vote

    JUST IN: Egypt's Sisi reelected with 97 percent of votes, turnout at 41 percent - election commission
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  14. Apr 2

    Most harassers are not punished in the government—but their victims are via

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  15. Mar 30

    My take on campaign against Taliban after joining in on CJCS tour: In , U.S. military sprints to prove it can reverse insurgent tide

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  16. Mar 29

    Amazing multimedia presentation of how riots swept DC following the death of Rev Martin Luther King Jr. Ambitious in scope and detail.

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    Mar 29

    Literally a half hour before Trump said this, the Pentagon, in an on camera briefing said: " The coalition remains committed to the lasting defeat of ISIS....We will work together to secure and stabilize liberated territory."

    Trump: "We're knocking the hell out of ISIS. We'll be coming out of Syria very soon. Very soon, let the other people figure it out."
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  18. Mar 29

    Points for audaciousness

    “It was amusing watching him drink expensive drink after expensive drink over the period of a couple of hours."
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  19. Mar 29

    I desperately hope this is real -->

    Correction of the Month.
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  20. Mar 29

    That is so so sad.

    On my way to work roses left by girlfriend of London Bridge victim: to love of my life Xavier. My hearts broken since I was torn from you. I dream of the day Im back in your loving arms at the end of my journey. Wait for me I will be there to love you for eternity. Your Christine
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