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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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Did Armenia just have an Orange Revolution?

Monday, July 27, 2015
Armenia, a small traditionally pro-Russian former Soviet republic, has just experienced a spectacular eruption of mass protests. English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Zhanna Andreasyan
Georgi Derluguian
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Governance

Nigeria: Misread U.S. Law Can Help Buhari

Monday, July 27, 2015
Speaking at the United States Institute of Peace, President Buhari mis-characterized U.S. legislation known as the ‘Leahy Law’ when he said it “has aided and abetted Boko Haram” by denying the Nigerian government sophisticated weaponry. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Lora Lumpe
Sarah Pray
Publisher / Source: 
AllAfrica
Tag(s): 
Legislation
Terrorism

Transitional Justice in Colombia: A Very Sharp Two-Edged Sword

Monday, July 27, 2015
Colombia’s peace talks are stuck on the subject of justice as both the FARC and the government fear the legal consequences of the tens of thousands of war crimes committed by both parties.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adriaan Alsema
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

Leahy’s Law Presents Opportunities For Buhari’s Administration By Ambassador Bukun-Olu Onemola

Monday, July 27, 2015
The United States announced that it would be committing $5 million to assist the regional military force set up by the governments of Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Cameroon, and the Benin Republic against the terrorist group, Boko Haram. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Bukun-Olu Onemola
Publisher / Source: 
Sahara Reporters
Tag(s): 
Legislation
Terrorism

The Nigerian Military’s Inconvenient Truth

Monday, July 27, 2015
By emphasizing his desire for weapons above military reforms, Nigeria's new president squandered a valuable opportunity to raise an important issue in U.S. policy circles.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Hilary Matfess
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Legislation
Terrorism

Is There a New U.S. Airstrike Policy in East Africa?

Monday, July 27, 2015
U.S. warplanes flying over East Africa have bombarded al-Shabab targets in the past week with a series of strikes in Somalia, shifting from pinprick attacks that strictly focus on the jihadis’ leaders, U.S. officials said Friday.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Paul McLeary
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Military Operations
Terrorism

U.S.-Turkey Deal Aims to Create De Facto ‘Safe Zone’ in Northwest Syria

Monday, July 27, 2015
Turkey and the United States have agreed on the outlines of a de facto “safe zone” along the Turkey-Syria border under the terms of a deal that is expected to significantly increase the scope and pace of the U.S.-led air war against the Islamic State in northern Syria, according to U.S. and Turkish officials.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Karen DeYoung
Liz Sly
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Security Assistance
Conflict
Terrorism

Europe’s Russia Denial

Monday, July 27, 2015
The likelihood of Putin moves on Baltics and Central Europe is uncomfortably high.English
Country(s): 
Europe and Eurasia Regional
Author(s): 
Andrew A. Michta
Publisher / Source: 
Politico
Tag(s): 
Military
Conflict

With Joint Exercises, NATO Tries To Keep Georgian Hopes Up

Friday, July 24, 2015
NATO militaries wrapped up joint exercises in Georgia this week, as the alliance tries to strengthen its position in the Caucasus as a counterweight to Russia.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

Egypt Is Struggling to Cope With Its ISIS Insurgency

Friday, July 24, 2015
A rocket attack on a warship was just the latest in a series of escalating attacks on Egyptian forces in Sinai. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Jared Malsin
Publisher / Source: 
Time
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Terrorism
Violence

Popular Kyrgyz Imam On Trial For Extremism

Friday, July 24, 2015
The imam of a large mosque in southern Kyrgyzstan has gone on trial for inciting religious discord.English
Country(s): 
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

ELN Drops Demand for Bilateral Ceasefire Ahead of Peace Talks

Friday, July 24, 2015
Colombia’s second largest rebel group, the ELN, said they have dropped their demand to hold a bilateral truce with the Colombian government before formalizing peace talks announced more than a year ago. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Emma Rosser
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Peace Negotiations

Tajik Officials Say 12 Terrorist Attacks Prevented

Friday, July 24, 2015
Tajik authorities say they have arrested two men affiliated with the Islamic State extremist group who planned 12 terrorist attacks across the country.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

Cuba Travel, Trade Would Be Allowed Under Senate Bill

Friday, July 24, 2015
Senate appropriators approved landmark language Thursday that would accelerate the Obama administration's initiative to thaw relations with Cuba. English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Tamar Hallerman
Publisher / Source: 
Roll Call
Tag(s): 
Free Trade

In Turkmenistan, Border Woes Trump Education

Friday, July 24, 2015
Disturbances on the expansive, 744 kilometer Turkmen-Afghan border have been growing at an alarming rate, sparking security concerns about conflict spillover from the ongoing war in Afghanistan.English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Author(s): 
Bradley Jardine
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Security
Border Control
Counterinsurgency

Mexico's Military Follow Their Own Rules in the 'Drug War'

Friday, July 24, 2015
Not only are there questions over how appropriately the security forces react in confrontations with civilians, but the importance of the military itself in Mexico's democracy may yet come under scrutiny. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Jesus Perez Caballero
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy
Military
Civil-Military Relations

Turkey Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria for the First Time

Friday, July 24, 2015
Turkish fighter jets struck at least three Islamic State targets in neighboring Syria early on Friday, marking a major strategic shift that could draw Turkey’s NATO-allied forces deeper into the fight against the militants.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Erin Cunningham
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict
Security Assistance

U.S.-Trained Iraqi Forces Prepare for Ramadi Offensive Against Islamic State

Friday, July 24, 2015
U.S.-trained Iraqi soldiers are preparing for an offensive against the Islamic State in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, defense officials said Thursday, in a key test of the Obama administration’s strategy for defeating the militant group.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Missy Ryan
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military Operations
Military and Police Aid

Mexican Panel Criticizes Inquiry in Missing Students Case

Friday, July 24, 2015
The National Human Rights Commission of Mexico is questioning the government’s investigation into the disappearance of 43 college students who investigators say were killed and incinerated in September. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Civil-Military Relations

Turkey Opens Key Air Bases for U.S. Strikes On ISIS

Friday, July 24, 2015
The newly approved use of Incirlik Air Base and others for bombing missions will greatly reduce the distance U.S. warplanes must fly to their targets.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Author(s): 
Patrick Tucker
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

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