James Foley
James Foley was an American journalist known for his courageous reporting in conflict zones, particularly in Syria where he was kidnapped by the Islamic State in 2012. His tragic death in 2014, when he was executed by ISIS, garnered international outrage and highlighted the dangers faced by journalists covering war and terrorism.
Born on Oct 18, 1973 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 1.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 31,779 | $2,700,000 | 1,315$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,195 | $2,700,000 | 724$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,357 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 3 | 138,189,522 | 52,331 | $5,405,100 | 2,041$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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United Kingdom:
James Foley was a US journalist who was murdered by Islamic State in Syria in 2014.
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Ireland:
James Foley was a journalist kidnapped and murdered by ISIS, and his story is central to Colum McCann's work.
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France:
James Foley was an American journalist who was kidnapped and later executed by ISIS.
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