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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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China Setting up Shop Next to Key U.S. Drone Base in Africa

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Not content to build new military airstrips on a string of artificial islands in the South China Sea, Beijing is branching out even further, having just secured basing rights next door to Washington’s most important drone base in Africa.
Country(s): 
Djibouti
Author(s): 
Paul McLeary
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

U.S.-led Coalition Stages 30 Strikes in Syria, Iraq Against Islamic State

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State with 30 strikes in Syria and Iraq on Monday, the Combined Joint Task Force leading the operations said in a statement.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Terrorism

Beyond Piracy: What Next for African Maritime Security?

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Last year saw an almost total absence of reports of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the western Indian Ocean and off the coast of Somalia. This is the laudable outcome of concerted international and regional counter-piracy efforts Timothy Walker, Institute for Security Studies conflict management and peacebuilding researcher writes.English
Country(s): 
East Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web (South Africa)
Wire Service: 
ISS Africa
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Pentagon Scrambles to Account for Afghan 'Ghost' Troops

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Defense Department officials are hopeful that by the end of this year they’ll be paying for salaries of only Afghan soldiers who actually exist.
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Leo Shane III
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times

Obama Vows to Stop Daesh From ‘Digging In’ in Libya

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama vowed Tuesday not to let Daesh build a base in Libya, saying the United States would take action where there was a “clear target”.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Publisher / Source: 
Gulf News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Paraguay, Brazil Bolster Military Cooperation along Shared Border

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Brazil and Paraguay agreed to strengthen their partnership by improving the communication between their ministries of defense and Armed Forces to combat narcotrafficking groups and prevent crime on the countries' shared border.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Paraguay
Author(s): 
Ximena Moretti
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Kazakhstan Prolongs Pretrial Arrest For Journalist

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
A court in Kazakhstan's largest city, Almaty, has prolonged pretrial arrest for journalist Guzyal Baidalinova.English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Brazil Ex-Leader Lula's Graft Probe Hearing Suspended

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
A prosecutor in Brazil has temporarily suspended a hearing at which ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was due to be questioned over corruption allegations.The suspension follows an appeal by a lawmaker for Lula's Workers' Party.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Ukrainian Soldiers Complete First Rotation of Fearless Guardian II

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Five hundred Ukrainian soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 24th Mechanized Brigade, successfully completed the first rotation of Fearless Guardian II Feb. 12, 2016, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Center near Yavoriv, Ukraine, after nine weeks of training.
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Staff Sgt. Adriana Diaz-Brown
Publisher / Source: 
DVIDS

Colombia Police Chief Probed Over 'Prostitution Ring'

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Colombia's prosecutor general, Alejandro Ordonez, says he will open a "disciplinary investigation" against the country's chief of police, Gen Rodolfo Palomino.Mr Ordonez said Gen Palomino would be investigated over the alleged creation of a male prostitution ring.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Saudi Coalition, Houthi Rebels Restricting Yemen Aid Access: U.N.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The U.S.-backed Saudi coalition as well as Houthi rebels are both restricting humanitarian aid access in the impoverished country where more than 80 percent of people need help, United Nations aid chief Stephen O'Brien said on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Michelle Nichols
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
United Nations

The Problem With Counting Gang Members in Honduras

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Estimates for the number of gang members in Honduras range widely, mostly because authorities have a poor understanding of the differences between gang collaborators versus full-fledged members. Without understanding this difference, the Honduran government may never develop an effective policy for undermining gang influence.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Elyssa Pachico
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations

U.S. Boosts Aid To Georgia To "Resist Russian Aggression"

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The United States would give Georgia a big boost in aid to help it "resist Russian aggression" under a budget proposal announced this week by the White House. But Washington is deemphasizing military aid to Georgia, and a huge increase in Pentagon funding for a greater U.S. military presence around Russia's borders dedicates relatively little to Tbilisi.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet

Pentagon Proposes $50 Million Program To Help Tajikistan Fight Terrorists

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The United States plans to give Central Asia an additional $50 million in military aid under a new program, with the bulk of the aid focused on Tajikistan, budget documents released by the White House show. English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
LobeLog
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Military and Police Aid

Stoltenberg: Georgia Moving Closer To NATO

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Georgia is moving closer to the military alliance by making reforms and major contributions to "our shared security."English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
RFE/RL
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Observers: Fighting Flares In Eastern Ukraine, Residents In ‘Dire’ Situation

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Fighting between Russia-backed separatists and government forces has flared in eastern Ukraine and the humanitarian situation is "dire," the head of Europe’s main security organization has told RFE/RL.
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Steve Gutterman
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Kurds' Advance in Syria Divides U.S. and Turkey as Russia Bombs

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The rapid advance of U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, taking advantage of Russian air strikes to seize territory near the Turkish border, has infuriated Ankara and threatened to drive a wedge between NATO allies.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Daren Butler
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

Ugandan Opposition Leader Says Vote Will Not Be Free or Fair

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
The leading challenger to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Tuesday he had no confidence that elections this week would be free or fair and accused the police of increasing violence ahead of the vote.
Country(s): 
Uganda
Author(s): 
Edith Honan
Elias Biryabarema
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters Africa
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Burundian Peacekeeping Abroad Can Fuel Conflict At Home

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Soldiers angle to wear the blue helmet — and to pull an international salary and other benefits, covered by the United Nations.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Gregory Warner
Publisher / Source: 
NPR
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

Colombia’s National Liberation Army Carries Out a Wave of Attacks

Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Colombia's second largest rebel group is making a bid to remind the world that it remains active in a presumed attempt to influence potential peace talks. Beginning at the weekend, the National Liberation Army, or ELN, imposed a 72-hour economic shutdown on areas where it has influence, and carried out a wave of small-scale attacks against military, police, and infrastructure targets across the country.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Joe Parkin Daniels
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics
Peace Negotiations

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