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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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Women Play Expanded Role in Colombian Peace Process

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
When armed groups lay down their weapons, women have rarely been part of the conflict negotiations.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Franco Ordonez
Publisher / Source: 
McClatchy DC
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Peace Negotiations

China Offers Afghanistan Army Expanded Military Aid

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
China has offered the Afghanistan army expanded military aid to combat the Taliban, according to the Afghan Defense Ministry, a move that reflects Beijing’s readiness to deepen its engagement with the war-torn country.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
China
Author(s): 
Jessica Donati
Ehsanullah Amiri
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

Pentagon Wants to Try Again with Syrian Rebel Program

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The U.S. military has requested permission from the administration to restart a halted program to train and equip moderate Syrian rebels, the top commander in the Middle East said Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Using Prisoners to Intimidate Rights Activists?

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
In an earlier age, dissidents and political activists could be treated somewhat like royalty by fellow inmates when they were locked up. Not any more in Armenia. Some prominent government critics openly worry that they will be targeted for abuse if they ever find themselves behind bars.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Marianna Grigoryan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Exclusive: U.S. to Announce Further Easing of Cuba Restrictions on March 17

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
President Barack Obama's administration will announce further measures to ease travel and trade restrictions on Cuba on March 17, ahead of his historic visit to the Communist-ruled island this month, U.S. congressional sources said on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Patricia Zengerle
Matt Spetalnick
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security

U.S. to Extend Stay if Taliban Keep on Rejecting Peace Process

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The United States will extend its stay in Afghanistan if the Taliban continue refusing to take part in the peace talks, the State Department announced here on Monday while insisting that the only solution for the Taliban was to embrace a reconciliation process. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Wajid Ali Sayid
Publisher / Source: 
The News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Peace Negotiations

U.S. to Counter Putin by Sending Europe More Tanks, Helicopters

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The U.S. Army plans to bolster its presence in Europe next year with the long-term deployment of its best armor, tank-killing helicopters and infantry vehicles capable of destroying Russian armored personnel carriers.English
Country(s): 
Europe Regional
Author(s): 
Anthony Capaccio
Publisher / Source: 
Bloomberg Business
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

What Georgia Needs To Do To Join The West

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
In recent years, Georgia made major advances in its relations with the EU and Georgia’s pro-Western orientation has always enjoyed high approval ratings from the public. However, recent trends show a decline in these approval ratings and a corresponding rise in pro-Russian sentiments. Coverage of Georgia has tended to focus on Misha Saakashvili’s United National Movement, which instituted reforms that transformed Georgia from a failed state into a modern one. The latter half of UNM’s predominance, however, was marked by controversies relating to media freedom, legal overreach, undue pressure on political opposition and a prison scandal.
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Luis Navarro
Publisher / Source: 
Eurasia Review
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security

Main Witness Barred From Leaving Honduras as Suspicions Mount Over Activist’s Murder

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The key witness in the murder of award-winning environmental activist Berta Cáceres has been prevented from leaving Honduras, with campaigners raising questions over authorities’ investigation of the suspected assassination.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Simon Lewis
Publisher / Source: 
Time
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Biden Arrives in Israel to Talk Billions in Military Aid — And Try to Patch Things Up

Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Biden’s mission is, in part, to advance long-running talks between the White House and the Prime Minister’s Office over a new multibillion-dollar, 10-year military aid package. Israel is asking for much more money than the Obama administration has been prepared to give, further straining exchanges between the two leaders.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
William Booth
Carol Morello
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

U.S. Envoy: Operation to Take Mosul, Iraq from Islamic State ‘Already Underway’

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Warning that such a military operation will be by nature “very complicated,” U.S. Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Counter the Islamic State Brett McGurk assured reporters on Saturday that the plan to retake Mosul from ISIS is “already underway.”English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Frances Martel
Publisher / Source: 
Breitbart.com
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Cooperation

Colombia Mines Minister Gonzalez Resigns Over Energy Problems

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Colombia's Mines and Energy Minister Tomas Gonzalez has resigned his post, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Monday, amid a series of energy generation problems sparked by drought.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Reuters
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Governance

Will Member States Finally Stop Peacekeeper Sex Abuse?

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
On Friday, the United Nations released an exceedingly disturbing report that showed the number of allegations of sexual exploitation or abuse against UN staff increased in 2015. There were 99 allegations across the UN system, with the majority–69–involving personnel from UN peacekeeping missions.
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Mark Leon Goldberg
Publisher / Source: 
UN Dispatch
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Afghanistan Braces for Bloody Summer as Taliban Reject Peace Talks with Government

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
U.S. and Afghan officials appealed to the Taliban on Monday not to abandon peace talks with the Afghan government, amid fears that the group’s rejection of the talks will trigger a new wave of bloodletting as the summer fighting season nears. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Guy Taylor
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Times
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

Pushing the Boundaries of Free Speech in Cuba

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
In the past, when a Cuban athlete vanished during a sporting event abroad, news about the defection would spread by word of mouth back home. There would be no official acknowledgment or mention in the state-run press.English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Ernesto Londoño
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

El Salvador Considers New Measures to Combat Violence

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
El Salvador's president says he has brought together the three branches of government and the attorney general to analyze what measures can be taken in the face of spiraling gang violence.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Publisher / Source: 
ABC News
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Security
Criminal Organizations

International Libya Force Readied as Dozens Killed in Tunisia

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
A 5,000-strong, Italian-led international force is ready to deploy in Libya as concern grows over the threat from extremist groups operating in the country, with dozens killed in clashes in neighbouring Tunisia on Monday.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
Ewen MacAskill
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Counterterrorism

Over 2,000 Russian Fighters Killed in Ukraine: President's Spokesperson

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
More than 2,000 Russian fighters have been named as killed in action in east Ukraine by the Ukrainian government, despite Moscow’s denials that it has sent any troops to its neighbour.
Country(s): 
Russia
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Alexander Ermochenko
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Tag(s): 
Conflict

U.S. Strikes in Somalia Kill 150 Shabab Fighters

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
American aircraft on Saturday struck a training camp in Somalia belonging to the Islamist militant group the Shabab, the Pentagon said, killing about 150 fighters who were assembled for what American officials believe was a graduation ceremony and prelude to an imminent attack against American troops and their allies in East Africa.
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Helene Cooper
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Pakistan Hints at Progress on Taliban Talks Within Days

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Pakistan has played down the Taliban's rejection of proposed peace talks with the Afghan government, saying on Tuesday that it hoped for progress "in coming days".English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Kay Johnson
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict Resolution

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