Molly O'Toole

Molly O'Toole is a freelance journalist. She is a Foreign Policy Interrupted fellow based in South Asia and covering global migration and security.

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El Salvador's Gangs Are Targeting Young Girls

And the Trump administration’s immigration policies are certain to make it worse.
- Molly O'Toole
- Mar 4, 2018
Kai Pfaffenbach / Reuters

Are Refugees Really a ‘National Security’ Threat to America?

How fear has slammed the door on Syrian migrants
- Molly O'Toole and Defense One
- Oct 9, 2015
Brett Carlsen / AP

Joni Ernst’s Rapid Rise in the Senate

The Iowa senator and Iraq War veteran has become a leading voice for Republicans on national security.
- Molly O'Toole and Defense One
- Sep 22, 2015
Wilfredo Lee/AP

Republican Senators Aren't Sold on Jeb Bush

Despite his credentials as a governor, fellow GOPers worry about his foreign-policy bonafides.
- Molly O'Toole and Defense One
- Dec 19, 2014