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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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Haitian Party to Withdraw From Election

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
A leading political party in Haiti announced Tuesday that it was pulling out of next month’s legislative elections, saying it was the primary victim of violence in the first round of voting in August.English
Country(s): 
Haiti
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict

U.S., Allies Put More Focus on Targeting Islamic State in Syria

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Faced with a burgeoning refugee crisis in Europe sparked by global extremism, U.S. and European officials said Tuesday there is a growing consensus that the multinational military campaign against Islamic State must focus more on targeting the group’s nerve centers in Syria.
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Author(s): 
Dion Nissenbaum
Julian E. Barnes
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Refugees

U.S. Opens Diplomatic Mission for Somalia in Neighboring Kenya

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The U.S. has opened a mission for Somalia as part of its effort to normalize relations with the Eastern Africa nation, which continues to battle Islamic extremist rebels.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Sending MOPs and Bombers to Israel: Big Mistake

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Over the past week, the failure of the opponents of the Iran nuclear deal to kill it in Congress has become a foregone conclusion. With that in mind, advocates of war with Iran have adopted a new idea: giving Israel the means to attack Iran on its own, without US assistance.
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Robert Farley
Publisher / Source: 
Lobe Blog
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Arms Sales

US Looking For Ways to Fix Syrian Rebel Program

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The Obama administration is considering ways to fix the problems in supporting moderate Syrian rebels in the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Lolita C. Baldor
Publisher / Source: 
Marine Corps Times

Russian Official Slams ‘U.S. Involvement’ in Yerevan Protests

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The United States fomented recent street protests against an electricity price hike in Armenia to try to install a pro-Western government in Yerevan, a powerful Russian security official alleged in a newspaper interview published on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Emil Danielyan
Publisher / Source: 
Azatutyun.am (Armenia)
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Burundi Opposition Politician Shot Dead

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Gunmen in Burundi shot dead the spokesman of a small opposition political party, whose president was killed during the height of anti-government protests in May, police said Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Governance

Latin America Responds to Syria Refugee Crisis

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
While Europe struggles internally to determine how it will share the responsibility for incorporating the Syrian refugees into their own societies, other private entities and governments around the globe are beginning to discuss their own roles in helping cope with the crisis. English
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Author(s): 
Julie Schwietert Collazo
Publisher / Source: 
Latin Correspondent
Tag(s): 
Refugees

Georgia: U.S. Military Practicing Response to Russian Aggression

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The United States is practicing how quickly it can deploy its military to Georgia in order to respond to "Russian aggression," Georgia's defense minister has said.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Senior Paraguayan and U.S. Military Officers Meet to Bolster Regional Cooperation on Security Issues

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Paraguayan Armed Forces officials recently met with 18 U.S. generals and admirals from the CAPSTONE Military Leadership Program to share their experiences and assess regional security challenges, marking the program's first meeting in Paraguay.English
Country(s): 
Paraguay
Author(s): 
Julieta Pelcastre
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo Americas
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Opposition Says Ugandan Government Trains Militias to Harass Them

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Uganda's opposition and rights groups on Tuesday accused President Yoweri Museveni's government of training militias to intimidate opposition supporters during next year's elections, a claim denied by the government.English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Governance

Syrian Air Base Falls to Rebels, Troops Exit: State TV

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Syrian troops have pulled out of a major air base in northwestern Syria, state television said on Wednesday, after a two-year siege by Islamist-led insurgents, increasing pressure on government-held coastal areas north of the capital.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters

Russia is Ready to Establish Airbases in Neighboring Countries – Russian PM

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Russia could create more Air Force facilities on the territories of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member-states, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told journalists at the meeting of the heads of Eurasian Economic Union governments.English
Country(s): 
Eurasia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
RT
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Operation Jalisco: The Rise of The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and Peña Nieto’s Militarised Security Strategy

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
On 1 May 2015 the Mexican military announced ‘Operation Jalisco’, a full-spectrum security engagement to tackle violence and drug trafficking in Jalisco, a state in Western Mexico. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Hannah Croft
Publisher / Source: 
Small Wars Journal
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics
Drug Trade

Kyrgyz Foreign Minister, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Agree to Continue Dialogue

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The diplomats discussed projects and programs in Kyrgyzstan funded by the U.S. Government.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)

Coalition Troops Stand at 10,000

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Emirati and Bahraini soldiers who were “martyred” in Yemen will be treated as Saudis “materially and morally,” said Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, SPA reported on Tuesday.
Country(s): 
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
Arab News (Saudi Arabia)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Zimbabwe's Joice Publishes Manifesto

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Zimbabwe's ousted vice president has released a political manifesto, signaling her possible intention to launch a new party to challenge President Robert Mugabe. English
Country(s): 
Zimbabwe
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Wire Service: 
AFP, Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Governance

Brazil's Guarani-Kaiowa Tribe Allege Genocide over Land Disputes

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Genocide is an emotive and powerful accusation to make against anyone but it is exactly what some indigenous leaders in Brazil say is happening to their people because of their government's ignorance, if not its compliance.
Author(s): 
Wyre Davies
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Conflict

UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Civil Society Crackdown in Azerbaijan

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein has condemned an ongoing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Human Rights

Australia to Extend Bombing Raids Against Islamic State Deep Into Syria

Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has warned Australian jihadists in Syria that they "may well feel the force of our arms" as he approved RAAF bombing raids deep into the Islamic State group's heartland.
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
David Wroe
Publisher / Source: 
The Sydney Morning Herald
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

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