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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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House, Senate Clash Over Aid to Egypt

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The US Senate wants to keep in place restrictions on military aid to Egypt, setting up a clash with Cairo’s backers in the House. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Julian Pecquet
Publisher / Source: 
Al Monitor
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Governance

Burundi Crisis Gets Serious for Regional Leaders

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Burundi’s political crisis is centered on a leader who is refusing to leave office after almost 10 years. The man sent in to mediate has been in power for almost 30.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Aniji Parrin
Publisher / Source: 
IRIN
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Violence

The Story of Brazil's Killer Cops

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Six Brazilians a day die at the hands of state security forces - the brutal result of a civil war between police death squads and criminal gangs that is spiraling out of control in the country's troubled cities English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Bruce Douglas
Publisher / Source: 
GQ (UK)
Tag(s): 
Violence
Policing

Kenyan Navy to Get Six US-Made patrol boats

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The US Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to acquire six 4.7 metre-long rigid inflatable boats for the Kenyan Navy to boost its capabilities in the conduct of maritime security operations.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military
Military

UN Drops Demand for Congo to Replace Generals Accused of Abuses

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The United Nations has dropped a demand for two Democratic Republic of Congo generals accused of human rights abuses to be replaced before U.N. peacekeepers can resume cooperation with the Congolese army on operations against a Rwandan rebel group.English
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
U.N. Peacekeeping

Rwanda MPs Back Scrapping Presidential Term Limits

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Parliamentarians in Rwanda have voted to support a change to the constitution that would allow President Paul Kagame to stand for a third term in 2017.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Venezuela Is Suddenly Intent on Annexing Two-Thirds of Neighboring Guyana

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has revived a territorial dispute with neighboring Guyana over a stretch of territory that makes up approximately two-thirds of the tiny South American country. English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Guyana
Author(s): 
Alicia Hernandez
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Border Control

Suriname: Leader Named to New Term

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Suriname’s Parliament gave the former military dictator Desi Bouterse a second term as president on Tuesday with no opposition — or even a formal vote — in the 51-member body. English
Country(s): 
Suriname
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Post
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press

Allen: Anti-ISIS Coalition Needs Recruiting Changes, Continued Airstrikes

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Syria needs to adjust its tactics in recruiting opponents of the group, the president's envoy to the coalition said Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Brian Everstine
Publisher / Source: 
Air Force Times
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid
Conflict

Uruguay an Important Weapons Source for LatAm Criminals?

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
An ammunition heist from an Air Force base in Uruguay points to corruption in the country’s security forces, and further indicates that the generally peaceful country serves as a prominent source of weapons for South America criminal groups. English
Country(s): 
Uruguay
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Arab States Fear Nuclear Deal Will Give Iran a Bigger Regional Role

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
The Obama administration expects the Iran nuclear deal announced Tuesday to usher in an era of enhanced security in the Middle East. But some Arab nations are worried that it may do the opposite: allow Iran to fund proxy wars and extend its regional influence.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Author(s): 
Loveday Morris
Hugh Naylor
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Violence

Iran Nuclear Deal Is Reached With World Powers

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Iran and a group of six nations led by the United States said they had reached a historic accord on Tuesday to significantly limit Tehran’s nuclear ability for more than a decade in return for lifting international oil and financial sanctions.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Author(s): 
David E. Sanger
Michael R. Gordon
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Congo Leader Seeks Creative Ploys to Hold Onto Power

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
DRC head hopes to hold on to power as election—and mandatory retirement—nearsEnglish
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Author(s): 
Alana Goodman
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Free Beacon
Tag(s): 
Violence
Conflict

U.S.-trained Iraqi forces mount attack on Ramadi

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Thousands of American-trained-and-equipped Iraqi ground troops launched a long-awaited large-scale operation Monday against Islamic State militants in Anbar province, U.S. officials said.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Andrew Tilghman
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military Operations
Counterinsurgency

UAE To Supply Regional Aid in Terror Fight

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
The United Arab Emirates is instituting an armed forces commission to supply financial and military aid to Arab allies for counterterrorism efforts.English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Awad Mustafa
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Counterterrorism
Security

Central African Republic: UN Concerned By Decision of Authorities to Deny Refugees Vote

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
United Nations agencies voiced concern today about the decision of Central African Republic authorities to deny refugees from the country the right to participate to the presidential election set for this fall.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Tag(s): 
Refugees

US Delivers First Batch of F-16s to Iraq

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Four US F-16 warplanes landed in Iraq on Monday, the first batch of a much-delayed delivery aimed at boosting the ailing Iraqi military's capacity, the defense ministry said.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Counterinsurgency

Regional Lobby Sues to Stop Nkurunziza Third Term Bid

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
An umbrella body of civil societies in East Africa has sued the Burundi government at the East Africa Court of Justice over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Paul Ogemba
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations

Nigeria’s President Sacks Defence Chiefs in 'Bid to Crush Boko Haram'

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari sacked his army, navy, air force and defence chiefs on Monday, a widely anticipated move as the former general has made crushing Islamist militant group Boko Haram his top priority.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
France 24
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military
Human Rights

US, Egypt Discuss Ways to Boost Maritime Cooperation

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Seeking to boost their strategic partnership, the US and Egypt have discussed ways to enhance maritime security cooperation and interoperability between their navies.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Zee News
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Security

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