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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 Turns to Russia-Led Security Body Over Incident With Uzbekistan

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Kyrgyzstan initiated a special meeting of a Russia-led regional security body on Tuesday to address tensions with its bigger neighbor Uzbekistan after a group of Uzbek armored vehicles and troops were deployed near their disputed border.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Author(s): 
Olga Dzyubenko
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security

David Scott Calls for Major Boost to Israel’s Military Aid

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Scott is pushing for $7 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel annually for a decade, a substantial increase above the $30 billion over 10 years the U.S. pledged in 2007. He cited the changing political climate in the Middle East and the nuclear deal in particular as the reason for the boost, which he said would help maintain Israel’s “qualitative military edge” over its enemies in the region.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Publisher / Source: 
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

U.S. Strike in Yemen Kills Dozens in Qaeda Affiliate, Officials Say

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
An American airstrike on Tuesday killed dozens of fighters at a mountainous training camp used by the Yemeni affiliate of Al Qaeda, Pentagon officials said, the latest sign that the military is hastening its strikes against militants in the Middle East and Africa.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Michael S. Schmidt
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict

China Offers to Train African and Asian Legislators

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
China will launch a programme to train members of parliament of some Asian and African countries so as to improve the capacity of parliament in the developing countries, a senior Chinese official said Tuesday in Lusaka, Zambia. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Governance

Congressmen Urge House Subcommittee to Increase U.S. Financial Assistance to Armenia and Кarabakh

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
A bipartisan group of over 30 U.S. Representatives joined Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Robert Dold (R-IL) in urging leaders of the House Subcommittee dealing with foreign aid to strengthen the U.S. – Armenia relationship through expanded assistance to Karabakh and Armenia, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reported on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Arka News Agency Staff
Publisher / Source: 
Arka News Agency (Armenia)
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S., Senegal Continue Fight Against Illicit Trafficking in West African Nation

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, trained their counterparts with Senegal’s Compagnie Fusilier de Marin Commando, or COFUMACO, in infantry tactics, making this the 10th training between the two forces. English
Country(s): 
Senegal
Author(s): 
Staff Sgt. Bryan Peterson
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Marine Corps
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

U.N. Envoy Turns to U.S., Russia to Give Impetus to Syria Talks

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The U.N. special envoy on Syria said he hoped a meeting between the U.S. and Russian foreign ministers on Wednesday would give impetus to peace talks where the divisive issue of a political transition is stalling progress.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
John Irish
Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

Namibia Has Ordered AT-14 Anti-Tank Missiles

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Namibia has ordered 9M133 Kornet-E (AT-14 Spriggan) anti-tank missiles, with deliveries still to take place. This comes as Namibia has admitted North Korea helped establish a weapons factory in the country. English
Country(s): 
Namibia
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Djibouti Is Hot: How a Forgotten Sandlot of a Country Became a Hub of International Power Games

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
After Sept. 11, the U.S. military rushed to establish its first base dedicated to counterterrorism, and Djibouti was about the only country in the neighborhood that wasn’t on fire. English
Country(s): 
Djibouti
Author(s): 
Monte Reel
Publisher / Source: 
Bloomberg Business
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Obama’s First Visit to Argentina Stirs Controversy

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
President Obama will receive a warm welcome from Argentina's new free-market president but face mass anti-American protests from regular Argentines when he stops here following his historic trip to Cuba this week.English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Author(s): 
Kamilia Lahrichi
Publisher / Source: 
USA Today
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security

UN Experts Urge Accountability for Human Rights Violations by Foreign Fighters

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Today in Geneva, the United Nations Working Group on mercenaries called on the Government of Ukraine to ensure accountability for human rights violations committed by foreign armed actors during the conflict that has plagued the country since 2014.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
UN News Staff
Publisher / Source: 
UN News Center
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Brazilian Leader Dilma Rousseff Calls Impeachment A 'Coup Attempt'

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said impeachment proceedings launched against her in Congress amount to a coup attempt. In a speech to pro-government lawyers, Ms Rousseff said Brazilian democracy was under attack. English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Corruption

U.S., Tanzanian Planners Work Side-By-Side for ALFS 2016

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Twenty-four planners from the U.S. and Tanzanian People’s Defense Force met here March 7-18 to finalize the details for the African Land Forces Summit 2016.English
Country(s): 
Tanzania
Author(s): 
Capt. Jason Welch
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Army Africa
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Sinaloa Cell Captured in Panama; Local Gangs Step Up Power

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Authorities in Panama disbanded a suspected Sinaloa Cartel cell, drawing attention to the underworld dynamics of this key transit country in the illegal drug trade. English
Country(s): 
Panama
Author(s): 
Mimi Yagoub
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

U.S. Marines Deploy to Northern Iraq to Provide Protection

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The U.S. has set up a small Marine artillery outpost in northern Iraq to protect a nearby Iraqi military base, expanding the number and the combat exposure of American troops in the country as Iraqi security forces plan and prepare for a counteroffensive against the Islamic State in Mosul.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Lolita C. Baldor
Robert Burns
Publisher / Source: 
Military.com
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Institutionalizing Women’s Rights for Afghanistan’s Future

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
The long agony for Afghanistan’s women ended with the fall of the Taliban in 2001. Since then, thousands of women have been politically, socially, and economically active in Afghanistan in various capacities.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
M. Ashraf Haidari
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

After Brussels Attack, Carter Cites Added Funding to Fight ISIS

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
After Tuesday’s deadly terrorism attack in Brussels, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the U.S. military plans to spend more to combat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Author(s): 
Brendan McGarry
Publisher / Source: 
Military.com
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Terrorism

26% of El Salvador Homicides Linked to Gang Members

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Just over 26 percent of people convicted of murder in El Salvador in 2015 were gang members, according to new statistics that undermine the government's assertions about what is driving violence in the country. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
James Bargent
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Violence
Criminal Organizations

Secretary Kerry's Meetings With Colombian Government and FARC Negotiators

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Secretary of State John Kerry, at the request of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, met with the parties negotiating a peace agreement for Colombia this afternoon in Havana, Cuba. The Secretary first met with the Colombian government's negotiating team and then with the FARC negotiating team.‎English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. State Deparment
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

Azerbaijan Frees 14 Jailed Dissidents. The Rest Remain Locked Up

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The amnesty that Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan’s authoritarian president, declared for the holiday of Novruz on March 17th was a rare piece of good news for Azerbaijan’s civil-society activists. Of the 148 people pardoned, 14 were political prisoners, according to local watchdog groups.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
The Economist Staff
Publisher / Source: 
The Economist
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

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