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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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New F-16s, Rafales, FREMM Frigate Take Part in Opening of New Suez Canal

Friday, August 7, 2015
Egypt’s newly delivered F-16s and Rafale fighter jets and its FREMM frigate took part in the opening of the new Suez Canal yesterday in a ceremony attended by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and other heads of state. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
Security

El Chapo Probably Hiding in Sinaloa, Mexico: DEA

Friday, August 7, 2015
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) believes Mexico's fugitive drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is likely hiding out in his home state of Sinaloa, as it offers him the best chance to avoid detection -- and return to power atop the Sinaloa Cartel. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Arron Daugherty
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Security

Dashcams For Freedom

Friday, August 7, 2015
How Central Asians are fighting for their rights, one YouTube clip at a time. English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Author(s): 
Sarah Kendzior
Noah Tucker
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Security

PANAMAX 15 Exercise Brings Nations Together

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Sixteen countries from around the globe joined together to participate in Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 15 which focused on ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal. English
Country(s): 
Panama
Author(s): 
SGT Mahlet S Tesfaye
Publisher / Source: 
United States Army South
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

United States Delivers M1A1 Abrams Tank Turrets to Egypt

Thursday, August 6, 2015
The United States has delivered five M1A1 Abrams tank turrets to Cairo East Air Base as part of ongoing American security support to Egypt, which also included eight F-16 Fighting Falcons. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Security

The 18th Street Gang Just Set Out to Prove It Runs El Salvador’s Transport System

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Gunmen boarded a bus near the Salvadoran capital and opened fire on its driver and passengers on Wednesday, killing four people including the driver, and wounding four others a week after a string of attacks brought bus service in the country to a halt. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Lauren Markham
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Security

Al-Qaida Captures 3 Towns as Yemeni Troops Battle Shiite Rebels, Officials Say

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Yemen's al-Qaida branch has exploited the chaos in this embattled country to capture three towns near the southern port city of Aden, where pro-government forces have been advancing against Shiite rebels in recent weeks, officials said Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Ahmed Al-Haj
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. News & World Report
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Terrorism
Security

Ditching President Rousseff Won't Help Brazil

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Discontent with the administration of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is boiling, with mass protests scheduled for Aug. 16 and growing calls for her impeachment. The anger is easy to understand -- but removing the president isn't the answer. English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Bloomberg View
Tag(s): 
Governance

US President Obama Warns of Action if Peace Fails in South Sudan

Thursday, August 6, 2015
United States president, Barrack Obama, has warned of measures against warring parties in South Sudan should they fail to sign a peace agreement and end the 20-month long civil war in the country.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Sudan Tribune
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

Tajikistan Cracks Down on Opposition Party

Thursday, August 6, 2015
But instead of addressing the issues, the authorities have moved to begin cracking down on basic rights of opposition, preventing their citizens from speaking out.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Nadin Bakhrom
Publisher / Source: 
Silk Road Reporters
Tag(s): 
Governance
Civil Society
Conflict

State's Sherman: U.S. Ready to Discuss Enhancements to Israeli Security

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Wendy Sherman, the U.S. State Department's principal negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal, said on Wednesday the U.S. government was ready to discuss additional security assistance to Israel in the wake of the agreement. English
Country(s): 
Israel
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Kyrgyzstan becomes 5th member of Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Kazakhstan is the latest member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to adopt the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the bloc. Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a corresponding law on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
Russia Today
Tag(s): 
Security
Legislation

While leaning West, Georgia government tries to appease Russia

Thursday, August 6, 2015
As Tbilisi pursues closer ties with Europe, recent expansionary efforts by Moscow in South Ossetia have provoked ire. English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Matthew Luxmoore
Publisher / Source: 
Al-Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Conflict

Ukraine Argues for U.S. Weapons During Pelosi's Visit to Kiev

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Ukrainian security officials have renewed their request for U.S. weapons while meeting with a visiting congressional delegation headed by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Russia Is Running Out of Options in Ukraine

Thursday, August 6, 2015
As negotiations flounder, Moscow is turning to other subtle, more desperate means to influence its non-NATO neighbor. English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Brian Whitmore
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict Resolution

Chad Says Security Forces Kill Seven Boko Haram Militants in Clash

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Chadian forces killed seven Boko Haram militants in a clash on Wednesday, a security source said, as the country tries to secure islands on Lake Chad used by the insurgents as hideouts and bases to launch attacks.English
Country(s): 
Chad
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterinsurgency

Military Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria and Iraq

Thursday, August 6, 2015
In Syria, coalition military forces conducted seven airstrikes using fighter, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft. Separately in Iraq, coalition military forces conducted 22 airstrikes coordinated with the Government of Iraq using attack, fighter-attack, bomber and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Iraq
Author(s): 
CJTF
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Central Command
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

Cameroon Repatriating 12,000 Nigerian Refugees

Thursday, August 6, 2015
About 12,000 Nigerians are being repatriated over the next three to four days after seeking refuge in Cameroon from attacks by Islamist militant group Boko Haram.English
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Refugees
Terrorism
Civil Society

Thousands of Haitians Fleeing Dominican Republic Stuck in Camps

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Officials estimate population at four camps in the south of Haiti is 2,000 and growing after people fled in response to strict new immigration policy.English
Country(s): 
Haiti
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Border Control
Migration

Security in Central Africa Improves, but Situation Remains Fragile: UN Envoy

Thursday, August 6, 2015
Political progress combined with the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers in nearly 40 localities have contributed to the improvement of the overall security situation in Central African Republic (CAR).English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Publisher / Source: 
India Blooms News Service
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Foreign Aid
U.N. Peacekeeping

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