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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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U.S. OKs Aid to Honduras Despite Rights Concerns

Monday, October 17, 2016
The Obama administration has certified that Honduras has taken "effective steps" to improve human rights conditions and reduce corruption despite ongoing concerns of abuse. The move frees up millions of dollars in U.S. aid to the Central American country.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Matthew Lee
Publisher / Source: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Human Rights
Corruption

Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Bombed Yemen Funeral Based on False Information

Monday, October 17, 2016
A Saudi-led military coalition involved in Yemen’s war acknowledged on Saturday that one of its jets carried out an attack on a funeral this month in the Yemeni capital, Sana, that killed more than 100 people and wounded hundreds of others.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Ben Hubbard
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Human Rights

Britain and U.S. Call for Yemen Ceasefire Within Hours

Monday, October 17, 2016
Britain and the US have called for a ceasefire in Yemen “within hours” as they tried to seize on outrage caused by the killing of 140 people in a Saudi airstrike.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Patrick Wintour
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Conflict Resolution

Saudi Arabia Says Prepared for Ceasefire in Yemen If Houthis Agree

Monday, October 17, 2016
Saudi Arabia is prepared to agree to a ceasefire in Yemen if the Iran-allied Houthis agree, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday, adding that he was skeptical about efforts for peace after previous ceasefire attempts had failed.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Author(s): 
William James
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict Resolution

Britain Sends New Military Training Mission to Tunisia to Counter IS

Monday, October 17, 2016
Britain has sent 40 military personnel to Tunisia to provide training aimed at helping the North African country prevent the spread of Islamic State fighters from neighbouring Libya, the British defence minister said on Saturday.English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters Africa
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Terrorism

NATO Leaders Give Cautious Welcome to EU Defense Plans

Monday, October 17, 2016
In a careful speech in Rome on Friday, NATO head Jens Stoltenberg welcomed European plans for a tighter defense capability, but warned the continent against creating an “alternative” to NATO. English
Country(s): 
Europe Regional
Author(s): 
Tom Kington
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
NATO

Marines May Base 300-Man Rotational Force in Norway

Monday, October 17, 2016
As European allies watch Russian aggression in Europe with concern, the Norwegian government is considering allowing a small contingent of U.S. Marines to be based in the country to facilitate better military cooperation and be at the ready in the event of a crisis, Military.com has learned.English
Country(s): 
Norway
Author(s): 
Hope Hodge Seck
Publisher / Source: 
Military.com
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Norway May Become First Country with F-35 Block Buy

Monday, October 17, 2016
As part of its budget request for 2017, the Norwegian military asked for funding to purchase 12 more of the Lockheed Martin Corp.-made stealth fifth-generation fighters beginning in 2019. The government — whose first four F-35s are currently at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona — plans to buy a total of 52 of the aircraft.English
Country(s): 
Norway
Author(s): 
Brendan McGarry
Publisher / Source: 
DoD Buzz
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Poland Likely to Award Sub Deal to Saab

Monday, October 17, 2016
In the aftermath of the spat between Poland and France over Warsaw’s decision to cancel the Caracal helicopter deal with Airbus Helicopters, the Polish Defence Ministry is most likely to purchase three A26-class submarines from Sweden’s Saab. English
Country(s): 
Poland
Author(s): 
Jaroslaw Adamowski
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

India, Russia Seek Deeper Defense Ties Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Monday, October 17, 2016
India and Russia announced defense and energy deals Saturday as the two countries sought to renew their decades-old bond after a recent drift in their ties. The announcement came at a time when New Delhi is forging closer defense ties with the U.S. and Moscow has taken steps to build relations with India’s rival neighbor Pakistan. English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Niharika Mandhana
Corinne Abrams
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Military Equipment

India, Russia to Announce Ka-226T Helicopter Joint Venture

Monday, October 17, 2016
India and Russia are to announce a joint venture agreement to produce the Ka-226T light utility helicopter on Oct. 15, the first day of this weekend's meeting in Goa, India, of the association of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, known as BRICS. English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Vivek Raghuvanshi
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

In Somalia, U.S. Escalates a Shadow War

Monday, October 17, 2016
The Obama administration has intensified a clandestine war in Somalia over the past year, using Special Operations troops, airstrikes, private contractors and African allies in an escalating campaign against Islamist militants in the anarchic Horn of Africa nation.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Mark Mazetti
Jeffrey Gettleman
Eric Schmitt
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

African Leaders Sign 'Historic' Maritime Deal Against Piracy and Smuggling

Monday, October 17, 2016
African leaders on Saturday signed a deal to boost security off the continent's economically crucial coasts, hoping to shore up development by tackling maritime crimes like piracy and smuggling.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
France 24
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Blood Thicker Than Water? U.S. Accusations Put Honduras President in Difficult Spot

Monday, October 17, 2016
The US government’s recent accusations against several alleged drug traffickers, among them military officials, have placed Honduras’ President Juan Orlando Hernández in an impossible position: between some of his staunchest local allies, including his own family, and his most important international backer.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Steven Dudley
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics

State Institutions: The Forgotten Actor Driving LatAm Violence

Monday, October 17, 2016
A recent academic study argues that state institutions directly contribute to Latin America's high levels of violence to a much greater extent than contemporary scholarship has suggested, potentially providing a new perspective on the best way to reduce homicides in the region. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
David Gagne
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Corruption
Violence

Argentina 'Upset and Disappointed' with UK Military Exercises in Falklands but Insists with Dialogue

Monday, October 17, 2016
The Argentine government feels “upset and deeply disappointed” with the announced British military exercises in the Falklands/Malvinas, which includes the launching of missiles, but nevertheless the government will continue working “to build the opportunity of a dialogue which eliminates the presumptions of conflict” with the UK, said foreign minister Susana Malcorra on Saturday in the Vatican.English
Country(s): 
Argentina
Publisher / Source: 
MercoPress
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Foreign Policy

Russia and India to Sign Delivery Deal for S-400 Missiles

Friday, October 14, 2016
Russia and India will sign an agreement on Saturday for Moscow to deliver advanced S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to New Delhi, a Kremlin aide said on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
India
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Arms Control
Arms Sales

America's Tough Conditions for Financial Aid to South Sudan

Friday, October 14, 2016
The US has revived calls to suspend financial aid to the South Sudan government over massive corruption and gross human rights violations. A statement released by the US embassy in Juba on Thursday disclosed that the American law currently prohibits new assistance to Juba until the government takes effective steps to end hostilities and pursue good faith negotiations for a political settlement of the current conflict.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Joseph Oduha
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S. Signs Defence R&D Agreement with Chile

Friday, October 14, 2016
US defence secretary Ashton Carter signed a defence industrial agreement with his Chilean counterpart José Antonio Gómez on 13 October. The deal aims to increase their level of co-operation on defence research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E).English
Country(s): 
Chile
Author(s): 
Andrew McDonald
Publisher / Source: 
IHS Jane's 360
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S. F-16s in Djibouti for Possible Crisis Response in South Sudan

Friday, October 14, 2016
U.S. Air Force F-16s and KC 135s were quietly deployed in July to the U.S. military’s counterterrorism hub in east Africa, where they remain on standby amid concerns over threats to Americans in South Sudan. English
Country(s): 
Djibouti
South Sudan
Author(s): 
John Vandiver
Publisher / Source: 
Stars and Stripes
Tag(s): 
Civil Society

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