Jamie Dettmer is an independent American-British foreign correspondent. He has worked for The Times of London, Sunday Telegraph, and several U.S., Irish and Scottish newspapers and has reported from the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Africa. Currently, as well as contributing to the Daily Beast, he also reports for Voice of America.
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The Texan Leader of the Syrian Rebels
Jamie Dettmer reports on the election of Ghassan Hitto as interim prime minister for the Syrian... MORE
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Tunisia’s Dark Turn
Jamie Dettmer on how women in Tunisia are less free than before the revolution. MORE
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Terror Gang Showdown
Along Syria’s border, Hezbollah fighters are facing off against Sunni jihadists in the rebel ranks.... MORE
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‘The Uncatchable’ Jihadist Killed
The al Qaeda–affiliated leader of the Signed in Blood battalion was killed by Chadian forces in... MORE
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Assassins On The Payroll
Libya has tapped local militias—including the one blamed for the attack on the U.S.... MORE
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Al Qaeda’s Top Recruiting Tool: The CIA
Jamie Dettmer on the top terror leader, once tortured by Americans MORE
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One-Eyed Terror Leader’s Government Connections
Eli Lake and Jamie Dettmer on the terror suspect who may have once worked as an Algerian informant. MORE
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Bring Back Mubarak!
Jamie Dettmer and Mike Giglio on the terror threat in the Middle East and North Africa MORE
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Inside the Algerian Hostage Standoff
Jamie Dettmer on the harrowing attack on an oilfield in the Sahara Desert. MORE
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Justice for Gaddafi’s Heir?
Saif al-Islam’s first court appearance has deepened fears that his trial won’t be fair.... MORE
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Hostages Dead In Oil Field Siege
The kidnapping of oil workers—including several Americans--on Algerian soil by al-Qaeda-llinked... MORE
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Syria’s Rebel Rivalry
Infighting and revenge killings have broken out between groups such as the ever-more-powerful... MORE
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Mysterious Killings Hit Benghazi
Jamie Dettmer on the targeting of a suspect in the attack on the U.S. consulate. MORE
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Syria’s Jihadist Problem
Al-Nusra is steadily attacking government targets—and gaining support from rebels.... MORE
