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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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Turkey Steps Up Bombing -- But on Kurds, Not Islamic State

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Turkish war planes on Wednesday unleashed some of the heaviest bombing to date on Kurdish rebel strongholds in Turkey and Iraq, as the fallout from Ankara’s stepped-up anti-terror campaign reverberated in the nation’s political arena. English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Jeremiah Bailey-Hoover
Patrick J. McDonnell
Publisher / Source: 
The Los Angeles Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Violence
Terrorism

Woman Suspected Of Propagating Terrorism Detained In Kazakhstan's East

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Kazakh authorities say a woman has been detained in the eastern town of Zyryanovsk on suspicion of propagating international terrorism.
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Terrorism

Rampant Corruption in Tanzania Keeps Fruits of the Many in Hands of the Few

Thursday, July 30, 2015
In 2013, Tanzania was the second biggest recipient of foreign aid in sub-Saharan Africa, receiving $3.43bn from donors. Despite years of relative peace, and economic growth of more than 5% annually for the past decade, around two-thirds of its nearly 49 million people still live in poverty.English
Country(s): 
Tanzania
Author(s): 
Hannah McNeish
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Foreign Aid

Turkmenistan Arrests Independent Reporter

Thursday, July 30, 2015
One of the few independent outlets covering Turkmenistan from inside the country is raising the alarm about the arrest of a correspondent. English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Human Rights

Kenya's Missing Billions

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Only 1% of Kenyan government spending can be properly accounted for, according to a report by the country's auditor-general.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Publisher / Source: 
Times Live
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Is the United States Selling Out Ukraine?

Thursday, July 30, 2015
U.S. officials are turning to Russia for help with Iran and Syria, even as the Ukrainian conflict persists.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Brian Whitmore
Publisher / Source: 
The Atlantic
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Foreign Policy

U.S. to Transfer F-16 Fighter Jets to Egypt Ahead of Strategic Dialogue

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The US embassy in Cairo says that Washington will deliver eight top-of-the-range fighter jets to Egypt this week. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
MEE Staff
Publisher / Source: 
Middle East Eye
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military and Police Aid
Military Equipment

Mexican President’s Ties to Contractor Raise Questions

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Mr. Peña Nieto’s relationship with the contractor is one of several recent scandals that have raised tough questions for the president, tainting his legacy and further eroding the public’s already shaky faith in the country’s governing institutions.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Paulina Villegas
Frances Robles
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

Shining Path Still Holds 100 Hostages in VRAEM

Thursday, July 30, 2015
After a rescue of hostages, authorities still figure about 100 remain under the watch of the terrorist organization. English
Country(s): 
Peru
Author(s): 
Hillary Ojeda
Publisher / Source: 
Peru This Week
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security

Iraq Apathetic to U.S. Equipment Offer

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The Iraqi government has accepted only a fraction of fighting vehicles the U.S. has offered to provide it, indicating leaders in Baghdad desperately holding their country together amid the Islamic State group onslaught may be trying to appease multiple masters.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Paul D. Shinkman
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. News & World Report
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid
Military Equipment

Gang Killings of Bus Workers Freezes San Salvador's Transportation System

Thursday, July 30, 2015
El Salvador's street gangs paralyzed the capital city of San Salvador on Wednesday as many bus drivers stayed clear of their routes after the killing of at least nine transportation workers in a challenge to the government's crackdown on violence. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Deborah Bonello
Carol J. Williams
Publisher / Source: 
Los Angeles Times
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Violence
Security

U.S. State Dept. OKs PAC-3 Sale to Saudi

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The U.S. State Department gave its approval on Wednesday for a possible foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles and equipment, worth $5.4 billion.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Awad Mustafa
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

Security Checkpoint Extortion Costs Ivory Coast Millions

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Extortion at security checkpoints is costing Ivory Coast millions each year despite government steps to eradicate the practice, a rights group said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Ivory Coast
Author(s): 
Carley Petesch
Publisher / Source: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Security

U.S. Congress Hears Plight of Migrant Mothers and Children

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The Texas and Pennsylvania facilities where migrant children and their mothers are being held after crossing the Mexico-U.S. border illegally have come under intense scrutiny lately, and a judge has ruled that they violate an agreement meant to protect the youngsters. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Central America Regional
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Tag(s): 
Immigration
Border Control

Saudi Arabia Responds to Iran Deal: Give Us 600 Patriot Missiles

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The Kingdom’s request for additional interceptors could be the first of many new Mideast arms purchases aimed at warding off Iranian missiles. English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Arms Sales
Military Equipment

US to Seek up to 400 MRAPs for Africa Command

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The United States Army will in the next few days issue a solicitation for between 19 and 400 new armoured personnel carriers for the US military’s Africa Command.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Security

It’s Time to Act to Stop South Sudan’s Sad Unraveling

Thursday, July 30, 2015
The spectacle of failure in South Sudan is saddening. A nation that was brought to independence with the enthusiastic support of the United States, ending a long civil war, is now being torn apart by its own leaders.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Sanctions

Nigerian President Buhari Visits Cameroon for Regional Security Discussions

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with Cameroonian President Paul Biya to discuss how to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency. The two neighbors have a long history of security challenges.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Cameroon
Publisher / Source: 
DW
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Cooperation
Security

Citing Security Challenges, Somalia's Government Says Elections May Not Take Place Next Year

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Somalia's president is ruling out the possibility of holding elections that are due next year, citing security challenges stemming from an Islamic insurgency. English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Abdi Guled
Publisher / Source: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Violence

Adding Up Latin America's Anti-Corruption Protests

Thursday, July 30, 2015
Anti-corruption movements across Latin America has been a key development in 2015, and has shaken political elites from Guatemala to Brazil. Security analyst James Bosworth breaks down how these ongoing investigations could impact regional politics. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
South America Regional
Author(s): 
James Bosworth
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Conflict

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