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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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Mosul Commander Was on Vacation Despite Warnings of Attack, Report Says

Friday, August 28, 2015
The top Iraqi army officer for Mosul remained on vacation last summer despite repeated warnings that Islamic State militants were planning to seize the city, and his units had less than a third of the soldiers they were supposed to have on the day of the battle.
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Loveday Morris
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Kyrgyz President Cancels September Trip to U.S.

Friday, August 28, 2015
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev has canceled a trip to the United States that was planned for late September, citing looming elections but hinting at deepening strains in the relationship between Washington and Bishkek. English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Wire Service: 
RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

America’s Dangerous Bargain With Turkey

Friday, August 28, 2015
After a year of intense diplomatic negotiations, the Turkish government is now permitting the United States to use Turkey’s Incirlik Air Base, which will allow American aircraft to fly missions in Syria and Iraq with greater operational effectiveness and economic efficiency.
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Eric S. Edelman
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Conflict

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Still in Kazakhstan

Friday, August 28, 2015
The United States Embassy in Astana hosted a briefing by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation, Thomas Countryman.English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Publisher / Source: 
AKIpress (Kyrgyzstan)
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

NATO Chief Opens Joint Training Base in Georgia

Friday, August 28, 2015
The secretary-general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization opened a new joint training base in Georgia on Thursday, promising the country could count on its western alliesEnglish
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Julian E. Barnes
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal

Guatemala Protests Urge President Perez Molina to Quit

Friday, August 28, 2015
Thousands of protesters have marched in the Guatemalan capital, demanding the resignation of President Otto Perez Molina over a corruption scandal.English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Publisher / Source: 
BBC News
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Peru: Drug Policy Lead to Human Rights Violations

Friday, August 28, 2015
An approach similar to the failed "drug war" in Colombia continues in Peru with rampant human rights violations, according to analysts and activists. English
Country(s): 
Peru
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy
Human Rights

Tajikistan Opposition Battles For Right to Assembly

Friday, August 28, 2015
Authorities in Tajikistan stand accused of resorting to all means possible to prevent the only vaguely credible opposition force, the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan, from holding a general conference.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Conflict

Obama’s Sanctions Chief to Defend Iran Accord in Israel

Friday, August 28, 2015
President Obama’s sanctions chief will arrive in Israel on Friday to defend the nuclear containment deal with Iran and try to reassure a government and public deeply opposed to the accord that the United States is still prepared to inflict severe financial penalties on Tehran for its sponsorship of terrorism and support for military proxies.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Iran
Author(s): 
Julie Hirschfeld Davis
Publisher / Source: 
New York Times
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Is the U.S. Ready for an Endless War Against the Islamic State?

Friday, August 28, 2015
Is the U.S. Ready for an Endless War Against the Islamic State? Top generals predict the fight against ISIS will last more than a decade. It’s not a message the White House or Congress wants to hear.
Country(s): 
Iraq
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Dan De Luce
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Officials Demand Evacuation of Government-Allied Militia Members from North Mali Town

Friday, August 28, 2015
A United Nations official says Mali's peace accord monitoring committee is demanding the immediate evacuation of government-allied militia members from a town they took from separatists in the country's north.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Publisher / Source: 
US News
Wire Service: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
United Nations

Drone Strike Kills Five in Al Qaeda Stronghold in Yemen: Residents

Friday, August 28, 2015
A drone strike killed at least five suspected militants traveling in a car in an al Qaeda stronghold in eastern Yemen overnight, residents said, the latest in a series of attacks by suspected U.S. aircraft.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Sami Aboudi
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Drones

Saudi Troops Enter Northern Yemen After Houthi Clashes

Friday, August 28, 2015
Saudi Arabian troops have crossed into northern Yemen for the first time since the conflict with Houthi rebels began in March. Saudi commanders insist incursion into northern Yemen is temporary, as troops take up positions overlooking Jizan.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
Al Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Uhuru Kenyatta Declares War on Drugs in Coast

Friday, August 28, 2015
President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed an immediate crackdown on drugs, dealers and their dens at the Coast.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Kevin Odot
Publisher / Source: 
Daily Nation (Kenya)
Wire Service: 
Nation Media Group
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy

Chile's Dissatisfaction

Friday, August 28, 2015
The recent proliferation of corruption scandals show the sheer necessity of substantial reforms of the political system in Chile, if only to be able to get rid of the old Pinochet regime’s remaining ghost.English
Country(s): 
Chile
Author(s): 
Jose Zepeda
Publisher / Source: 
Open Democracy
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Press Freedom in Kenya Under Renewed Attack

Friday, August 28, 2015
Draconian legislation curbing media coverage of parliament is being discussed by lawmakers in Kenya, the latest move in a long-running battle between the ruling Jubilee coalition and the nation's journalists.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
James Shimanyula
Publisher / Source: 
DW
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Human Rights

Ending the Drug War Tragedy: From Honduras to NYC

Thursday, August 27, 2015
Last June, I traveled to Honduras to confer with civil society leaders about organizing a five-nation, "end the drug war" caravan -- all the way from Central America to New York City.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Ted Lewis
Publisher / Source: 
Huffington Post
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Conflict

Exclusive Interview: Machar on South Sudan Peace Deal

Thursday, August 27, 2015
South Sudan rebel leader tells Al Jazeera peace agreement includes reconstituting the army, security forces and police.
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Aljazeera
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

Commander of U.S.-Backed Syrian Rebel Group Killed in Turkey Car Bomb

Thursday, August 27, 2015
A car bomb Wednesday in the Turkish city of Antakya killed the commander of a U.S.-backed Syrian rebel group, officials said, the latest attack targeting Syria’s opposition and moderate rebel leaders.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Turkey
Author(s): 
Ayla Albayrak
Mohammed Nour Al Akraa
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Dozens Killed as Somali Shebab Ambush Troops: Government

Thursday, August 27, 2015
Dozens have been killed in Somalia after Shebab gunmen ambushed an army convoy, officials and local elders said Thursday, the latest battles with the Al-Qaeda-linked insurgents.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo Finance
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Conflict

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