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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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Congo-Kinshasa: U.N. Envoy Expresses 'Serious Concern' Over Rising Political Tensions

Monday, April 25, 2016
The head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) has expressed serious concern about rising political tensions in some parts of the country.
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Wire Service: 
UN News Service
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Obama Outlines Plans to Expand U.S. Special Operations Forces in Syria

Monday, April 25, 2016
President Obama outlined plans Monday to nearly quadruple the size of U.S. Special Operations forces in Syria to up to 300 troops, saying it was needed to keep pressure on the Islamic State. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Greg Jaffe
Missy Ryan
Karen DeYoung
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Military
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

CSTO Countries Conduct Joint Military Exercises in Tajikistan

Monday, April 25, 2016
Members of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) started joint military exercises in Lyaur Garrison, 30 kilometres away from Tajikistan’s capital of Dushanbe, according to a report by Russian news agency RIA Novosti. The exercises, titled “Search-2016”, simulate a scenario, where terrorist forces from Afghanistan break through the Afghan-Tajik border.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
BNews.kz (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

Large Majority of Senate Pushes Obama to Boost Israel Aid

Monday, April 25, 2016
More than four-fifths of the U.S. Senate have signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to quickly reach an agreement on a new defense aid package for Israel worth more than the current $3 billion per year.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Patricia Zengerle
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Security Assistance

Russia And Allies Practice Fighting ISIS In Tajikistan

Monday, April 25, 2016
Russia and several of its allies have wrapped up their first-ever joint military reconnaissance exercises in Tajikistan where they "eliminated" a make-believe ISIS commander who was plotting to seize power in Central Asia.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Afghan President Demands Pakistan Take Military Action Against Taliban

Monday, April 25, 2016
After courting Pakistan for more than a year, President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan changed course on Monday and warned that he would lodge a complaint with the United Nations Security Council if Pakistan refuses to take military action against Taliban leaders operating from its soil to wage an increasingly deadly insurgency across Afghanistan.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Mujib Mashal
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Tunisia’s Getting More Guns Than Democracy

Monday, April 25, 2016
As Washington earmarks nearly $100 million for military aid to Tunis, arms manufacturers sense a new gold rush. But it may come at the cost of the country's fragile democracy.English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Author(s): 
Sam Kimball
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

U.S. Hopes to Develop Joint Defenсe Production With Ukraine – Pyatt

Monday, April 25, 2016
U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt has said that the United States hopes for the development of a joint defence production with Ukraine, which will allow realizing the strategic and business objectives of both countries.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
UNIAN
Publisher / Source: 
Ukraine Today (Ukraine)
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S. faces an Uphill Effort in Helping Build an Iraqi Force That can Retake Mosul

Friday, April 22, 2016
The troubles at this training base reflect broader difficulties in building an Iraqi ground force capable of pushing entrenched Islamic State fighters out of Mosul, the militants' self-declared capital in Iraq, a priority for the White House and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi's government.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
W. J. Hennigan
Publisher / Source: 
Los Angeles Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Obama Reassures Persian Gulf Allies About Security

Friday, April 22, 2016
President Obama said on Thursday that the United States would continue to enhance security cooperation with its allies in the Persian Gulf, while encouraging them to carry out domestic reforms and bolster their ability to defend themselves.English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Michael D. Shear
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Region’s Navies Train Together to Battle Emerging Threats

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Naval leaders from Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru recently met at the U.S. Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) to learn about the center and its various programs, such as the Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) course for combating emerging threats. English
Country(s): 
Chile
Brazil
Mexico
Peru
Author(s): 
Julieta Pelcastre
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

USARCENT Commander Engages Military Leaders in UAE

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, met with key military leaders of the United Arab Emirates to discuss partnerships, military-to-military cooperation and future training opportunities. English
Country(s): 
United Arab Emirates
Author(s): 
Sgt. Youtoy Martin
Publisher / Source: 
DVIDS
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Huge US-Mexico Drugs Tunnel Found in San Diego

Thursday, April 21, 2016
One of the longest cross-border drugs-smuggling tunnels between Mexico and the US has been found by authorities in San Diego, American officials say. They say the 800m (874 yards) tunnel was used to transport an "unprecedented cache" of cocaine and marijuana. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Counternarcotics

GCC-US patrols to Block Iran Arms to Al Houthis in Yemen

Thursday, April 21, 2016
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States have agreed to carry out joint patrols to stop any Iranian arms shipments reaching Yemen, the bloc’s secretary-general, Abdul Latif Al Zayani, said on Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
Gulf News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

El Salvador Unveils New Military Force to Fight Gangs

Thursday, April 21, 2016
The government of El Salvador has deployed a new heavily armed unit to fight criminal gangs in rural areas. The 1000-strong special force is equipped with helicopters, armoured cars and assault weapons. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Militarization

Obama Pushes Saudis, Gulf Allies to Step Up Iraq Aid

Thursday, April 21, 2016
With fresh friction wearing on an old alliance, President Barack Obama pressed Saudi Arabia and Persian Gulf nations on Wednesday to step up efforts to defeat the Islamic State group and help rebuild war-torn Iraq.English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Kathleen B. Hennessey
Lolita C. Baldor
Adam Schreck
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid

Report Documents Guerrero's Role as Mexico's Poppy Capital

Thursday, April 21, 2016
A recent report on poppy in Mexico's Guerrero state highlights both the economic benefits and violent repercussions the plant's cultivation -- necessary for producing heroin -- brings to local farming communities.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

China Eyes Deeper Military Ties with Afghanistan

Thursday, April 21, 2016
China wants to have deeper military ties with Afghanistan, including counter-terrorism intelligence cooperation and joint drills, a senior Chinese officer told a visiting Afghan envoy.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Ben Blanchard
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

The U.S. Wants To Design Safer Anti-Aircraft Missiles for Syria’s Rebels

Thursday, April 21, 2016
With the Syrian cease-fire in tatters, the country’s battered rebels are clamoring for one thing as bombs again fall on their cities and markets: shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles to strike back at the warplanes of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad and his Russian allies.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Elias Groll
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy

Central African Republic: E,U. Military Training Mission Approved for Two Years

Thursday, April 21, 2016
On 19 April 2016, the Council approved the establishment of a military training mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) to contribute to the country's defence sector reform. English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Publisher / Source: 
Star Africa
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

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