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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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Obama Sends Military Where Risk is Low

Monday, October 26, 2015
President Obama's decision to send up to 300 troops to Cameroon while at the same time rebuffing calls for more military engagement in the Middle East is indicative of his view on U.S. intervention abroad, experts say. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Nicole Duran
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Examiner
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Foreign Policy
Military Operations

Reincarnation of Pakistan-U.S. Relations

Monday, October 26, 2015
Pakistan-U.S. summit was a wholesome activity. President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz expressed their conviction that a resilient U.S.-Pakistan partnership is vital to regional and global peace and security.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
K Iqbal
Publisher / Source: 
The Nation
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Is U.S. Troop Deployment Boko Haram’s Downfall?

Monday, October 26, 2015
As part of broader regional efforts to stop the spread of Boko Haram and violent extremism in western Africa, President Barack Obama ordered 300 US troops to Cameroon on Wednesday, October 14th. Will this be the end of Boko Haram? English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Tolulope Ola-David
Publisher / Source: 
Global Risk Insights
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Military and Police Aid
Counterterrorism

Why It Matters That Carter Says Iraq Raid Isn’t Combat, Then Says It Is

Monday, October 26, 2015
An American soldier has died in Iraq as a result of the U.S. intervention to support Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic State. It’s the first loss of an American service member since the fight against ISIS began, and the first combat death in Iraq since 2011. English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

U.S. Bans South Korea to Sell Uzbekistan 12 Military Aircraft Worth $400 Mln

Monday, October 26, 2015
The U.S. government has refused to allow Korea to export $400 million worth of indigenous supersonic training jets to Uzbekistan, Korea Times said on Sunday referring to its source.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

Caught Between Protesters and Israel, Palestinian Security Forces Shift Tactics

Monday, October 26, 2015
The Palestinian security officers in civilian clothes were nearly indiscernible amid the chaos of young protesters rushing to hurl rocks at Israeli soldiers and scrambling from the gunshots and tear gas they received in return.English
Country(s): 
Palestinian Territories
Author(s): 
Diaa Hadid
Rami Nazzal
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Civil Society
Policing

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan Discuss Acceleration of Border Delimitation, Demarcation

Monday, October 26, 2015
The sides discussed bilateral economic, hydropower, border, transport, cultural, humanitarian cooperation. A particular attention was paid to implementation of CASA-1000 Project, construction of China-Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan-Iran railway.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Border Control

El Salvador Scraps Idea for UN Anti-Corruption Body

Monday, October 26, 2015
El Salvador will investigate its involvement in the Guatemalan corruption scandal known as “La Linea,” but says it does not need help from the U.N.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Corruption

NATO Praises Georgia as Tbilisi Hosts Biggest Security Forum in South Caucasus

Monday, October 26, 2015
Georgia’s capital Tbilisi is today hosting the third South Caucasus Security Forum 2015 - the biggest security conference in the South Caucasus.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
Agenda.ge (Georgia)
Tag(s): 
Security

Israel Builds First Prototype of Future Fighting Vehicle

Monday, October 26, 2015
Israel’s Tank Production Authority is producing its first prototype of Eitan, an eight-wheel-drive armored fighting vehicle designed to weigh nearly half as much as the new Namer heavy carriers.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Barbara Opall-Rome
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Afghanistan Looks to Russia for Military Hardware

Monday, October 26, 2015
Kremlin’s more-assertive foreign policy raises potential for clash with U.S. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Russia
Author(s): 
Nathan Hodge
Margherita Stancati
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Argentina's Presidential Election Headed for Second Round After No Clear Winner

Monday, October 26, 2015
Preliminary results put ruling coalition’s Daniel Scioli and opposition candidate, Mauricio Macri, neck and neckEnglish
Country(s): 
Argentina
Author(s): 
Jonathan Watts
Uki Goni
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian

U.S., Saudi Arabia to Increase Support for Syrians Fighting Islamic State

Monday, October 26, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry and Saudi King Salman agreed to increase support for Syrian rebel forces fighting Islamic State militants while backing international diplomatic efforts to begin a political transition in Damascus, U.S. and Saudi officials said. English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Jay Solomon
Ahmed Al Omran
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Prosecutor: Peru Army Officer Got $10K per Cocaine Planeload

Monday, October 26, 2015
A Peruvian army lieutenant arrested for allegedly letting small planes ferry cocaine unhindered from the world’s No. 1 coca-producing valley was getting bribes of $10,000 a planeload that he apparently shared with his superiors, the prosecutor said Friday.English
Country(s): 
Peru
Author(s): 
Frank Bajak
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Drug Trade

Yemen Officials Say Talks to Push al-Qaida Out of Aden Fail

Monday, October 26, 2015
Mediated talks between the Yemeni government and al-Qaida to persuade the militants to give up their weapons or move out of the southern port city of Aden have failed, Yemeni security officials in government-controlled Aden and tribal mediators said Saturday. English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Ahmed Al-Haj
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Peace Negotiations

AUSA: U.S. Army Africa Shares Regionally Aligned Force Results

Monday, October 26, 2015
AUSA, senior Army leaders and defense industry representatives discussed challenges and achievements throughout the Army during fiscal year 2015, as well as thoughts and ideas for the way ahead. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Sgt. Lance Pounds
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Army Africa
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Security Assistance
Military and Police Aid
Intelligence

Sweden, Brazil Pursue Deeper Cooperation With $4.7B Gripen NG Deal

Monday, October 26, 2015
Swedish and Brazilian government and industry officials will meet in November to discuss how a US $4.7 billion Gripen NG deal may create significant industrial investment opportunities.
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Gerard O'Dwyer
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Rwandan Ambassador Tours U.S. Army Europe’s Training Facilities

Monday, October 26, 2015
The U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Rwanda toured U.S. Army training facilities to explore opportunities for further security cooperation between the U.S. and Rwandan Defence Forces. English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Author(s): 
Sgt. Lance Pounds
Publisher / Source: 
DVIDS
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Military Cooperation
Military and Police Aid

Rights Groups: Cameroon Prisons Severely Overcrowded

Friday, October 23, 2015
Human rights groups in Cameroon say prisons constructed for 500 detainees are housing more than 3,000 people, including many Boko Haram suspects who can be held for years without charge in inhumane conditions. English
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Author(s): 
Moki Edwin Kindzeka
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Counterinsurgency
Human Rights
Security Assistance

Tensions Soar Amid Protests Over Press Freedom In Georgia

Friday, October 23, 2015
Hundreds of protesters rallied in Tbilisi October 22 against the Georgian government's alleged attempts to silence the country's biggest and most popular television channel, raising fears of a political crisis.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Human Rights
Conflict

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