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This section includes the latest news relating to U.S. security policy around the world. Updated daily, the news provided in this searchable database highlights the most relevant security developments from around the world. 

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Colombia's 8 Ton Coke Bust Sends Mixed Signals on Security Ops

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Colombia seized eight metric tons of cocaine from the Urabeños criminal band, but the biggest drug bust in years speaks as much to the shortcomings of one the country's biggest security operations as it does to the effectiveness of its anti-narcotics efforts.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Mimi Yagoub
Publisher / Source: 
In Sight Crime
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics
Drug Trade

U.S., Other Powers Want to Arm Libyan Government

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
In a move fraught with risk, the United States and other world powers said Monday they would supply Libya's internationally recognized government with weapons to counter the Islamic State and other militant groups gaining footholds in the chaos-wracked country's lawless regions.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
George Jahn
Publisher / Source: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military Equipment
Terrorism

Colombia Police Purges Force in Anti-Corruption Push

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Colombia's National Police has carried out the biggest purge of its ranks in over 20 years, but it will have to do much more to rebuild the credibility of an institution tarnished by scandal and corruption.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Mimi Yagoub
Publisher / Source: 
In Sight Crime
Tag(s): 
Corruption

GAO Presents Damning Evidence That U.S. Ignores Egypt Human Rights Abuses That Should Curtail $6.5B In Aid

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
For Egypt, the U.S. Government has effectively whitewashed gross abuses of human rights, even as it approved giving $6.5 billion in aid illegally, as suggested in a government report released on May 12English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Charles Tiefer
Publisher / Source: 
Forbes
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Human Rights

Declining Transparency in Reporting on Arms Trade and Military Spending: Some Observations

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Incomplete government reporting continues to hinder well informed discussions on arms trade and military expenditure and highlights the continuing efforts made by NGOs and research institutes to collect and disseminate relevant information and analysis.English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Aude Fleurant
Publisher / Source: 
Forum on the Arms Trade
Tag(s): 
Transparency
Arms Sales

No need for more U.S. troops in Iraq, Pentagon says

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The Iraqi army does not need additional U.S. forces right now, top defense officials say. The U.S. currently has about 3,500 troops in Iraq, far below the latest White House authorization cap of 4,087, defense officials say.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Andrew Tilghman
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Counterterrorism

India Talking to African Countries on HAL Light Combat Helicopter

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
India is apparently in talks with African countries interested in its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), which is edging closer to production. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

Morocco to Receive Oceanographic Vessel from France

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
French shipyard Piriou is set to build an oceanographic vessel for Morocco, which will be based on the French Navy’s B2M model. This is according to French maritime publication Le Marin, which reported that the deal has been signed but will only be confirmed by month end. English
Country(s): 
Morocco
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

Egypt Sentences 101 Protesters to 5 Years in Prison

Monday, May 16, 2016
Egyptian officials say two Cairo courts have convicted and sentenced to five years in jail a total of 101 protesters for taking part in peaceful, anti-government demonstrations last month. The officials on Sunday said the 101 were convicted of breaking a disputed 2013 law that effectively bans street protests. Of the 101, 79 were also fined $10 000 each. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Policing

Confronting Mali’s New Jihadist Threat

Monday, May 16, 2016
In 2015, a new Islamist group emerged in Mali’s previously stable central and southern regions. The group, which appears to be the latest franchise of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and is often referred to as the Macina Liberation Front, has attacked military posts and executed mayors and councilmen.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Author(s): 
Corinne Dufka
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Security

Confronting Mali’s New Jihadist Threat

Monday, May 16, 2016
In 2015, a new Islamist group emerged in Mali’s previously stable central and southern regions. The group, which appears to be the latest franchise of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and is often referred to as the Macina Liberation Front, has attacked military posts and executed mayors and councilmen.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Author(s): 
Corinne Dufka
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Security

Al-Qaeda Affiliates Are Threatening West Africa’s Most Peaceful Cities

Monday, May 16, 2016
Senegal and its neighbors are facing a new threat from extremists moving far from their traditional strongholds in northwest Africa. Since November, militant groups have killed dozens of people in assaults on hotels, cafes and a beachside resort in West Africa, passing through porous borders with impunity.English
Country(s): 
West Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Kevin Sieff
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security

US military personnel spotted on Libyan frontline against IS

Monday, May 16, 2016
US military personnel are carrying out patrols and observations in Misrata, according to Libyan soldiers on the ground, amid growing reports of Western special forces engaged in the battle to remove Islamic State from the central city of Sirte. - See more at: http://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-military-personnel-spotted-libyan-frontline-against-1033444331#sthash.9rNoqfQd.dpufEnglish
Country(s): 
Libya
Publisher / Source: 
Middle East Eye
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

U.S. Conditions Pakistan Military Aid on Offensive Against Haqqanis

Monday, May 16, 2016
The U.S. State Department has informed Pakistan that its entire annual military aid from the United States will be on hold until they agree to certain “actions,” including a new military offensive against the Haqqani Network, a Taliban-linked faction active in North Waziristan.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Jason Ditz
Publisher / Source: 
AntiWar.com
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Security Assistance

Georgia Launches U.S.-Led Military Drill Despite Russian Warning

Monday, May 16, 2016
Georgia has launched a two-week military exercise with NATO allies led by the U.S. despite Russia’s warnings that they have been following the preparations and consider Georgia’s actions provocative.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Damien Sharkov
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Military and Police Aid

Tajikistan Talks the Talk on Rights, But Opposition Trials Continue

Monday, May 16, 2016
Dushanbe says the right things in international forums, but hasn’t made measurable progress in fulfilling its rights commitments.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Catherine Putz
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
United Nations

After Years of Distrust, U.S. Military Reconciles With Nigeria to Fight Boko Haram

Monday, May 16, 2016
Less than two years after it blocked a sale of American-made attack helicopters to Nigeria from Israel because of human rights concerns, the Obama administration says it is poised to sell up to 12 light attack aircraft to Nigeria as part of an effort to support the country’s fight against the Boko Haram militant group.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Helene Cooper
Dionne Searcey
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Terrorism
Terrorism
Military Equipment

Nigeria: France, Nigeria to Sign Defence Deal in Anti-Boko Haram Fight

Monday, May 16, 2016
France and Nigeria are to sign a military cooperation deal in the next few months, following the signing of a letter of intention when Presidents François Hollande and Muhammadu Buhari during an international conference on fighting the Boko Haram in Abuja this weekend. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Cooperation

Can Allies Counter the Russian Black Sea Fleet? NATO Mulls a Plan

Monday, May 16, 2016
Romanian officials said they are pressing the alliance not to forget about its southeastern border as it goes about reinforcing the northeastern one. Alliance officials have said in recent days that Poland and the Baltic States are going to get a North Atlantic Treaty Organization force of about 4,000 troops, to be formally approved at the July summit in Warsaw.English
Country(s): 
Central and Eastern Europe Regional
Author(s): 
Julian E. Barnes
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military

Only U.S. To Join Annual Jordan War Games

Monday, May 16, 2016
Only Jordan and the United States are to take part in this year’s Eager Lion military exercise, commanders said on Sunday, compared with the 18 nations which participated last year.English
Country(s): 
Jordan
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Wire Service: 
Agence France Presse
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

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