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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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Kyrgyzstan: The Villages Trapped by Border Discord

Friday, April 1, 2016
The locality of Chalasart in the southern Jalal-Abad region is one of many sections of border that were not properly demarcated following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev said earlier this month that there are more than 50 such unresolved areas.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Author(s): 
Khloya Geine
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Border Control

Qatar to Buy QR32.6bn Worth of Arms as Part of Military Build-Up

Friday, April 1, 2016
This week’s biennial defense conference in Qatar wrapped up with the country agreeing to buy new attack boats, drones, artillery systems and missiles from several other nations.English
Country(s): 
Qatar
Author(s): 
Peter Kovessy
Publisher / Source: 
Doha News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey to Discuss Teaming Up to Take on Terrorism

Friday, April 1, 2016
Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey forign ministers will meet soon to discuss counterterrorism issues and regional cooperation, a spokesman for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said Friday. English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

El Salvador Cracks Down on Gangs as It Becomes Murder Capital

Friday, April 1, 2016
El Salvador is set to discuss new plans on Wednesday to ramp up the fight against unrestrained gang violence in the Central American country, where in the first two months of this year, a daily average of 23 people have been killed, local media reported.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Criminal Organizations
Security

Armenian Troops Join Russian Military Drills In Arctic

Friday, April 1, 2016
Armenian army commandos are due to parachute onto the North Pole for the first time ever during their participation in Russian-led military exercises that are currently held in the Arctic. English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Publisher / Source: 
Azatutyun.am (Armenia)
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

Russian Weaponry Selling Best in Latin America

Friday, April 1, 2016
Russia is represented by fifteen organizations and weapons makers, including Rosoboronexport, Almaz-Antey, MiG, Helicopters of Russia and Bazalt. A total of 365 selections from Russia’s arms manufacturers are on display. Latin America these days is one of the main markets for Russian defense industry products. English
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Publisher / Source: 
ITAR-TASS News Agency (Russia)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

U.S. Sends Lebanese Military 3 Helicopters

Friday, April 1, 2016
The United States on Thursday delivered three military helicopters to Lebanon to help the country's armed forces in their battle against extremists near the border with Syria.English
Country(s): 
Lebanon
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

Biden Stresses Azerbaijan's Strategic Importance for U.S.

Friday, April 1, 2016
Biden, in a meeting with President Ilham Aliyev, who is in Washington on a working visit to participate at the 4th Nuclear Security Summit, said that the steps taken to define opportunities for defense cooperation between the two countries are of importance.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
Aynur Karimova
Publisher / Source: 
Azernews (Azerbaijan)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Mozambique's Dangerous Game of “Cat and Mouse” is Entering a Critical Phase

Friday, April 1, 2016
Since the turn of the year in particular, negative news emanating out of Mozambique has become the norm. Aside from a number of clear economic stresses facing the country, of particular concern is the dramatic uptick in political violence which is threatening to plunge it into crisis.English
Country(s): 
Mozambique
Author(s): 
Ronak Gopaldas
Nick Piper
Publisher / Source: 
CNBC Africa
Wire Service: 
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Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Argentina to Remove Civilian Control on Military Training

Friday, April 1, 2016
A group of opposition senators and representatives criticized Thursday conservative President Mauricio Macri for attempting to remove the mechanisms of civilian control over military training. English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Military

U.N., A.U. Training for Somalia Police Recruits Commence

Friday, April 1, 2016
The UN and Africa Union (AU) on Tuesday have began giving training in Jubbaland for 200 officers of the Somali Police Force. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Africa Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AMISOM) said the training programme which will last for three months intends to produce new recruits trained on new policing model. English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Tesfa-Alem Tekle
Publisher / Source: 
Sudan Tribune
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

The Colombian Government’s First Official Peace Talks with the ELN

Friday, April 1, 2016
The International Crisis Group welcomes the announcement on 30 March of the “Agreement for Peace Talks between the National Government and the National Liberation Army” (ELN) in Colombia, and the beginning of a public phase of negotiations. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
International Crisis Group
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

UK Considering Permanent Army Training Base in Oman

Friday, April 1, 2016
Britain is considering stepping up it’s presence in the Persian Gulf region with the creation of a permanent army training base in Oman, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Thursday during a visit to the country. English
Country(s): 
Oman
Author(s): 
Andrew Chuter
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Air National Guard Will Train Ukraine Airmen This Spring

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Members of the California Air National Guard will train with Ukraine's air force from April to June, Guard officials tell Air Force Times.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Oriana Pawlyk
Publisher / Source: 
AirForce Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Another Year of MONUSCO Operations Approved

Thursday, March 31, 2016
The United Nations’ largest peacekeeping mission – MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – has had its mandate extended for another year by the Security Council. English
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

U.S., Nigeria Set Up Working Groups on Security, Economy, Corruption

Thursday, March 31, 2016
The United States and Nigeria on Wednesday agreed to establish working groups focused on strengthening security cooperation, the economy and tackling corruption after day-long talks at the State Department. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Wire Service: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

U.N. Widens Probe of Fresh Central Africa Sex Abuse Allegations

Thursday, March 31, 2016
The United Nations on Wednesday said it has widened an investigation of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by foreign peacekeepers in Central African Republic and notified authorities in France, Gabon and Burundi about the charges.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Louis Charbonneau
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Visions of Azerbaijan: It’s Time to Get U.S.-Azerbaijani Relations Back On Track

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Azerbaijan is an important, if often overlooked, country in regard to many of the challenges the US faces around the world. Washington DC and Baku share many common challenges such as a resurgent Russia, an emboldened Iran, wavering allies, growing China, and the rise of Islamic extremism. Closer cooperation and partnership between the two countries would benefit both.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Publisher / Source: 
AzerTAg (Azerbaijan)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Quick U.S. Response Unit to Africa Focuses on U.S. Embassies

Thursday, March 31, 2016
A quick response military unit with Marines and Navy personnel was formed in 2013. Called the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF), the unit is permanently based in Spain. The unit also supports noncombatant evacuation operations, offers training to support partner interests, offers humanitarian aid and trains security forces in countries such as Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Mali and Gabon, Worth said.English
Country(s): 
West Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Bernard Shusman
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Kyrgyzstan: The Phantom Militants of Central Asia

Thursday, March 31, 2016
Security services in Kyrgyzstan say they have neutralized another international terrorist cell, although little to no firm information has been provided.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

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