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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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In Mexico, Tens Of Thousands Of Illegal Guns Come From The U.S.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
From 2009 to 2014, more than 73,000 guns that were seized in Mexico were traced to the U.S., according to a new update on the effort to fight weapons trafficking along the U.S.-Mexico border.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Bill Chappell
Publisher / Source: 
NPR
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

New Amendments to Constitution of Tajikistan Envisage Lifelong Presidential Term of Emomali Rahmon

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Members of the Tajik parliament propose Emomali Rahmon to serve a lifelong term as a President of Tajikistan in the new amendments to the Constitution of the country, said CA-News referring to a source in the parliament.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress

Peru Inaugurates Warehouse to Aid Efforts During Natural Disasters

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
With the support of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the Peruvian government recently inaugurated a warehouse in the region of Tacna dedicated to storing equipment and other supplies that will aid the Peruvian Armed Forces and other government agencies in responding to natural disasters.English
Country(s): 
Peru
Author(s): 
Julia Pelcastre
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S. Congress Moves Against Pakistani F-16 Deal

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The U.S. Congress is reported to have stymied Pakistani efforts to further acquire F-16 fighter jets, according to reports in local media. Analysts say the move could have implications for the bilateral relationship at a sensitive time if the proposed deal stalls altogether.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Usman Ansari
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Pentagon Calls for “Pivot” to Target Latin America

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
It has been more than four years since the Obama administration announced its “pivot” or “rebalance” toward Asia, which amounted to a comprehensive strategy to militarily encircle China, undermine its economic influence in the region and compel Beijing to submit to Washington’s diktats. Rather, this confrontation must be pursued globally, according to senior military officials, with particular attention given to growing Chinese influence in Latin America.
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Author(s): 
Bill Van Auken
Publisher / Source: 
World Socialist Web Site
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Ambassador Richard Olson Travel to Afghanistan

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Ambassador Richard Olson, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, traveled to Kabul on January 12 to meet with senior Afghan government officials. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Publisher / Source: 
Central Asia News.Net
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Police Clash with Protesters in Brazil Demo

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Sao Paulo police on Tuesday fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters upset over rising transport fares, sparking memories of the 2013 street clashes in Brazil, this year's Olympic host.English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Conflict

U.S. Moves to End Crisis in Burundi

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The U.S. Special Envoy for the Great Lakes of Africa, Mr Thomas Perriello, would be visiting Burundi as part of his government’s efforts at ending crisis in the country. The African Media Hub of the U.S. Department of State said in a statement that the Envoy would be visiting crisis-ridden Burundi, as well as Brussels, Belgium, Rome and Italy. English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Publisher / Source: 
Vanguard (Nigeria)
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Protests Held In Azerbaijan Against Unemployment, Price Hikes

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Hundreds of protesters have rallied across Azerbaijan to protest against employment and price hikes.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service
Publisher / Source: 
RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service

U.S. Security Experts Call for Greater Action Against ISIS

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
A trio of former heavyweight Obama administration officials Tuesday told lawmakers that the Islamic State group has metastasized and the U.S. must intensify its efforts to fight it militarily and politically.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Joe Gould
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Kazakh Lawmakers Ask Nazarbaev To Dissolve Parliament

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
The lower chamber of Kazakhstan's parliament, the Mazhilis, has asked President Nursultan Nazarbaev for its early dissolution. English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Author(s): 
RFE/RL's Kazakh Service
Publisher / Source: 
RFE/RL's Kazakh Service

Ex-Guantánamo Detainees Thank Ghana for Taking Them

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Two former Guantánamo prisoners thanked Ghana for allowing them to settle in the country following their release, as the president of the West African nation sought to quell fears that the men posed any danger.The two Yemenis, Khalid al Dhuby, 34, and Mahmoud Omar Bin Atef, 36, were held at the U.S. base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, as enemy combatants, accused of training with al-Qaida and fighting with the Taliban. They had been cleared for release in 2009, but the U.S. won’t send Guantánamo prisoners to Yemen because of instability there and officials had to find another country to accept them. English
Country(s): 
Ghana
Author(s): 
Francis Kokutse
Publisher / Source: 
The Miami Herald
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Egypt: New Parliament Should Fix Abusive Laws

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his predecessor, Adly Mansour, have issued laws that have, among other things, effectively banned protests, legalized emergency police powers, and expanded military court jurisdiction over civilians, leading to the imprisonment of thousands of people. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Human Rights Watch
Publisher / Source: 
Human Rights Watch
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 12 in Cameroon Mosque

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
A suicide bomber killed 12 people and wounded at least one in an attack on a mosque in northern Cameroon on Wednesday, officials in the Far North region said, the latest attack in an area beset by violence linked to Nigeria's Boko Haram. Cameroonian troops form part of an 8,700-strong regional force created to defeat Boko Haram, the militant group which has stepped up attacks outside Nigeria over the past year, threatening regional securityEnglish
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Author(s): 
Josiane Koaugheu
Sylvain Andzongo
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Africa’s Pivotal Year

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
This year is shaping up to be a pivotal one for democracy in Africa, potentially setting the course of the continent’s political and economic development for years to come, and at a historic moment when its long-awaited economic takeoff finally seems to be getting underway.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Dr. J. Peter Pham
Publisher / Source: 
The American Interest
Tag(s): 
Governance

Jordan, U.S. Sign Deal to Prevent Nuclear Smuggling

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and US Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday signed a Joint Action Plan to improve efforts against nuclear and radiological smuggling. English
Country(s): 
Jordan
Author(s): 
The Jordan Times Staff
Publisher / Source: 
The Jordan Times (Jordan)
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Helibras Performs First Full In-Country AS565 K2 Upgrade

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Brazil’s army in late 2015 received the first Airbus Helicopters AS565 to have been upgraded entirely in-country to the enhanced K2 standard. English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Dominic Perry
Publisher / Source: 
Flightglobal
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Millions in ISIS Cash Destroyed in U.S. Airstrike on Mosul Bank

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
In an unusual airstrike, U.S. forces dropped bombs Sunday on a building in central Mosul, Iraq, where Islamic State militants were storing huge amounts of cash it was using to pay its troops, U.S. defense officials said.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Kellan Howell
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Times
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

U.S. Efforts to Combat Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Have Improved, but Some Collaboration Challenges Remain

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
According to data from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 73,684 firearms (about 70 percent) seized in Mexico and traced from 2009 to 2014 originated in the United States. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
GAO
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Israel's First-Ever Stealth Fighter Jet Nearing Completion

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Israel's first-ever stealth fighter jet took a significant step towards completion at the end of last week. The Defense Ministry has ordered 33 of the fighter jets from the U.S. at a total cost of $4.75 billion.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Udi Etzion
Publisher / Source: 
Israel News (Israel)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

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