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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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Advantage United States in This Year's Meeting with Turkmen Officials

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov is leading a delegation to Washington for talks on October 15, but this year's annual consultations between officials from the United States and Turkmenistan are of a different character.
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Author(s): 
Bruce Pannier
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Security Assistance

Turkey Summons U.S. Envoy Amid Reports of Weapons Aid to Syrian Kurds

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Turkey has summoned the U.S. ambassador to register its displeasure over reports of growing ties between the United States and Kurdish militants in Syria, the Turkish prime minister said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Syria
Author(s): 
Erin Cunningham
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Terrorism as Pretext: Religious Repression in Central Asia

Thursday, October 15, 2015
In the 2014 International Religious Freedom Report, released today, the U.S. State Department makes note of three key developments. The first two relate to sources of religious repression: non-state actors and governments, while the third highlights a worrying trend: states increasing restrictions on religious freedoms “under the pretext of combating terrorism and violent extremism.” English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Catherine Putz
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat

State Dept. OKs Possible Black Hawk Sale to Saudi

Thursday, October 15, 2015
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia for nine UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters at an estimated cost of US $495 million.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Awad Mustafa
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

U.S. Aid to Afghanistan Has Largely Been Wasted and Stolen, Report Says

Thursday, October 15, 2015
The United States has spent around $110 billion to rebuild Afghanistan since 2002, the year after American troops invaded the country in the wake of the September 11th terror attacks, according to the US government and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute claims that much of this is wasted.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
John Dyer
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Foreign Aid
Corruption

Saudis, French To Discuss Satellite, Patrol Boat Sales

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Riyadh will open talks to buy French spy and communications satellites, patrol boats, and the setting up of a naval research center and a working group to study future naval projects, Saudi Arabia and France said in a joint statement Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Pierre Tran
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

As U.S.-Turkmen Talks Commence, Rights Groups Demand Freedom for Nepeskuliev

Thursday, October 15, 2015
On the eve of bilateral talks between governments of the U.S. and Turkmenistan, media and human rights groups have addressed a letter to Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov demanding freedom for Sapermamed Nepeskuliev, an independent journalist whose imprisonment exemplifies the country's absymal human rights record. English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Publisher / Source: 
Central Asian News.Net
Wire Service: 
RFE
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Arab Coalition Slowing Aid Efforts in Yemen: U.S. Navy report

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Aid to Yemen, facing a humanitarian crisis, is being slowed by a Saudi-led coalition which has warned commercial vessels to stay away from areas hit by fighting, a U.S. Navy report said.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Jonathan Saul
William Maclean
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

Russia Sends 41st Humanitarian Aid Convoy to Ukraine’s Southeast

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Russia’s 41st humanitarian aid convoy for residents of Ukraine’s crisis-hit southeast (Donbass) has departed for Ukraine, a spokesperson of the Russian Emergencies Ministry said early on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik News
Tag(s): 
Foreign Aid

U.S. Troops Deployed to Cameroon for Boko Haram Fight

Thursday, October 15, 2015
The United States is sending up to 300 troops, along with surveillance drones, to Cameroon to bolster a West African effort to counter Nigeria's Boko Haram armed group. English
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Publisher / Source: 
Al Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Security
Counterterrorism

Russia Mulls Re-Establishing Control of Tajik-Afghan Border

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Russia, alarmed by increased activity by Islamist insurgents near its borders with Central Asia, may act to re-establish its control over Tajikistan's border with Afghanistan, a senior Russian defense official said on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Denis Dyomkin
Raushan Nurshayeva
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters (US)
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Security
Security Assistance

Peru Announces Probe After AP Reports on Military Turning Blind Eye to Cocaine Flights

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Peru's defense minister announced Wednesday an investigation into allegations of military corruption in the world's No. 1 cocaine-producing valley after The Associated Press reported that the armed forces turned a blind eye to the ferrying of cocaine abroad by small planes.English
Country(s): 
Peru
Author(s): 
Frank Bajak
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. News & World Report
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics

Mexico Busted an Alleged Drug Cartel Boss While He Was on a Pleasure Cruise

Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Mexican authorities have announced the capture of a high level drug trafficker they say was responsible for multiple crimes in the western city of Guadalajara where he allegedly headed operations of the locally dominant cartel.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Jo Tucker
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade

The Implications of Mexico's Rising Deportations

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Figures suggest Mexico is now deporting more Central American migrants than the United States, a shift raising several implications regarding regional criminal dynamics.
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Migration

Pentagon Setting up Drone Base in Africa to Track Boko Haram Fighters

Thursday, October 15, 2015
U.S. troops deployed to Cameroon will operate a small fleet of unarmed Predator drones that will conduct surveillance across the region, according to the Defense Department. English
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Author(s): 
Craig Whitlock
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Intelligence
Counterterrorism
Military Operations

Former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli to be Charged with Political Espionage

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Politician accused of using government funds and staff to track and spy on politicians, activists and civil groupsEnglish
Country(s): 
Panama
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Wire Service: 
Reuters

Honduras Seizes Businesses of Powerful Family Accused in U.S.

Thursday, October 15, 2015
The government took 19 businesses belonging to Grupo Continental and five homes owned by Jaime Rosenthal and two relativesEnglish
Country(s): 
Honduras
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press

Niger Imposes State of Emergency after Boko Haram Clashes

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Niger imposed a state of emergency on the southeastern region of Diffa on Wednesday where at least 40 people have been killed in recent weeks in attacks blamed on the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.English
Country(s): 
Niger
Publisher / Source: 
eNCA
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism
Conflict

Turkmenistan Considers U.S. as Strategic Partner

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Turkmen delegation led by Rashid Meredov, foreign minister and deputy head of the Cabinet of Ministers will take part in the Turkmen-US political consultations, said the message from Turkmen government.English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Author(s): 
Huseyn Hasanov
Publisher / Source: 
Trend (Azerbaijan)
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Obama Expected to Announce New Plan to Keep 5,500 Troops in Afghanistan

Thursday, October 15, 2015
President Obama is expected to announce a plan Thursday to keep 5,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan into 2017, ending his ambitions to bring home most American forces from that war-torn country before he leaves office.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Greg Jaffe
Missy Ryan
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

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