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Key insights from our Middle East briefing with Ambassador Crocker
Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake, joined by Chief of International Operations Alan Reyes, spoke with Ambassador Crocker about the threats posed by extremist groups, the current conflicts in the region, and how Americans can support our troops and diplomats stationed...
Middle East Briefing featuring Ambassador Ryan Crocker
With Spirit of America CEO Jim Hake, Ambassador Ryan Crocker shared his outlook on how threats from extremist groups have evolved, his take on current conflicts, and what Americans can do to support our troops and diplomats in the region. A recipient of the...
In Tal Tamr, Syrian Kurds Seek Safety And Shelter From Turkish Attacks
How SoA helped US Special Forces save lives and defeat ISIS
Get children in Syria back to school!
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Thwarting the Islamic State
Greetings, Today we'd like to share an update about the support Spirit of America has provided to those on the frontlines in the struggle against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, in northern Iraq. For months, we have been helping make the Iraqi Kurdish...
Countering extremism in the Middle East
Today we would like to share two projects that, while very different, represent the unique ways the United States is countering the Islamic State and extremism through very local and personal impacts. In a complex environment like the Middle East, it is important to...
Greetings from SoA’s New Project Manager
My name is Matthew, the newest member of the Spirit of America field team. I came on board at the beginning of January to serve as the project manager for the Middle East. After only a short period working alongside veteran project managers Chris Clary and Isaac...