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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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Hodges: First Rotational Armored Brigade to Reach Europe in January

Friday, October 7, 2016
The US Army’s first heel-to-toe rotational heavy armored brigade combat team (ABCT) is set to reach Europe in January as part of a US military buildup in the region to reassure allies and deter against an aggressive Russia, the service’s commander in Europe said. English
Country(s): 
Central and Eastern Europe Regional
Author(s): 
Jen Judson
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

U.S. Watchdog Questions Money Spent on Afghan 'Ghost' Soldiers

Friday, October 7, 2016
A U.S. government watchdog is pressing the Pentagon to explain reports of tens of thousands of "ghost" soldiers and police on the payrolls of the Afghan security forces, which are heavily funded by international donors.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Josh Smith
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Corruption

Indian Army in Global Hunt for Assault Rifles, Endangering Excalibur

Friday, October 7, 2016
India has begun a global hunt to buy 185,000 7.62x51mm-caliber assault rifles, with more than $1 billion set aside for acquisition project, putting into question the fate of the homegrown assault rifle Excalibur, which is still in development by the state-owned Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Vivek Raghuvanshi
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

23 Years After ‘Black Hawk Down,’ America Is Back at War in Somalia

Friday, October 7, 2016
The U.S. military has conducted drone strikes on Islamist militants in Somalia since at least 2011. But lately, American intervention has escalated. In addition, the U.S. and the EU have been loath to provide further financing and support for certain AMISOM partners. English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Peter Dorrie
Publisher / Source: 
The National Interest
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

UN Peacekeepers Failed to Protect Civilians in Juba: Rights Group

Friday, October 7, 2016
UN peacekeepers cowered in their bases rather than risk doing their job of protecting civilians during an outbreak of fighting in South Sudan in July, a rights group said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping

New Drone Export Rules Could Give Foreign Firms an Edge Over U.S. Industry

Friday, October 7, 2016
"Soft language" in a new agreement governing international armed drone exports could give foreign companies an advantage over U.S. industry, according to analysts.English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Jacqueline Klimas
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Examiner
Tag(s): 
Drones

Obama's Failed Policy on South Sudan

Friday, October 7, 2016
Last week, the White House announced which countries will receive waivers to the prohibition on U.S. security assistance under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA). And this year, as with every other year, South Sudan was included in that list. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Geoffrey Duke
Publisher / Source: 
Politico
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

45 Nations Sign Declaration on Export, Use of Armed and Strike-enabled Drones

Friday, October 7, 2016
The United States and 44 other countries issued a joint declaration Thursday regarding the responsible export of armed and strike-enabled drones. With an increasing number of countries employing drones for a range of missions, and while many states already have restrictions in place, this week's declaration aimed to formally recognize certain principles regarding the future of the new vehicles.English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
Geoff Ziezulewicz
Publisher / Source: 
UPI
Tag(s): 
Drones

Official Data Suggests El Salvador Police Kill with Impunity

Friday, October 7, 2016
El Salvador's armed forces and the National Civil Police (PNC) are killing alleged gang members at a rate of about 35 per month since the government declared war on the country's gangs in January 2015. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Roberto Valencia
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Extrajudicial Killings
Law Enforcement

East Africa: UPDF Officers Disagree Over Somalia Rape Claim

Friday, October 7, 2016
Two senior officers of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) have disagreed on claims that some of its soldiers under the African Union peacekeeping operations in Somalia raped or sexually exploited Somali girls and women.English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Author(s): 
Anthony Wesaka
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Wire Service: 
The Monitor
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Human Rights

More Soldiers on Mexico Streets Fails to Improve Security

Friday, October 7, 2016
The number of Mexican soldiers in policing roles has doubled under President Enrique Peña Nieto, but a new report illustrates how the militarization of domestic security has failed to produce significant improvements in public safety.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Militarization

BAE in Arms Talks with Saudi Arabia Despite Kingdom's Alleged War Crimes in Yemen

Friday, October 7, 2016
BAE Systems has disclosed it is in talks to secure a multi-billion pound arms contract with Saudi Arabia, despite alleged war crimes by the Middle Eastern kingdom using British-made weapons in war-torn Yemen.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Ben Chapman
Publisher / Source: 
The Independent
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

U.S. Bombing in Libya Intensifies

Thursday, October 6, 2016
U.S. warplanes bombarded Islamic State group targets Sunday in Libya, knocking out a command and control facility, nearly 70 enemy fighting positions and several other sites in what was the heaviest day of bombing since the two-month-old operation began, according to U.S. Africa Command data.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
John Vandiver
Publisher / Source: 
Stars and Stripes
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Terrorism

Brazil’s Infamous Prison Massacre Stirs Controversy 24 Years Later

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Judges throw out convictions of 74 military police previously sentenced for murdering 111 inmates. The Sept. 27 decision has also reignited concerns about police brutality in a country with one of the highest levels of killings by police in the world. English
Country(s): 
Brazil
Author(s): 
Luciana Magalhaes
Jeffrey Lewis
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Law Enforcement
Extrajudicial Killings

Iraqi Militias Complicate Aleppo Battle

Thursday, October 6, 2016
The Shiite militias, who have fought alongside U.S.-backed Iraqi government forces against Islamic State in Iraq, are now fighting Syrian Sunni rebels, some of them armed and trained by the U.S.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Tamer El-Ghobashy
Maria Abi-Habib
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict

German Defence Minister Warns UK Against Meddling in EU Security

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Germany’s defence minister has warned the UK against exploiting the run-up to Brexit to block EU efforts to build closer security co-operation.English
Country(s): 
Germany
Author(s): 
Stefan Wagstyl
Publisher / Source: 
Financial Times
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Germany Floats Plan to Buy New Lockheed Transport Aircraft

Thursday, October 6, 2016
Germany is looking at buying 4-6 new Lockheed Martin C-130J military troop transport planes and operating them jointly with France, placing a further dent in plans for a fully European airlift capability following the delayed A400M. English
Country(s): 
Germany
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

India Unlikely To Buy Additional Rafale Fighter Jets, MoD Source Says

Thursday, October 6, 2016
India is unlikely to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets because the Indian Air Force (IAF) is "fully satisfied" following the recently signed $8.8 billion deal to purchase 36 of the fighters, according to a source with the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD). English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Vivek Raghuvanshi
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

Indian Army Says It Killed 7 Suspected Rebels in Kashmir

Thursday, October 6, 2016
The Indian army said Thursday it foiled an attack by suspected rebels on an army camp in Indian-controlled Kashmir and separately engaged three groups of militants near the de facto border with Pakistan in the disputed region, killing a total of seven suspected rebels.English
Country(s): 
India
Author(s): 
Aijaz Hussain
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Conflict

World Powers Pledge $15 Billion for Afghanistan, EU Seeks Peace

Thursday, October 6, 2016
World powers raised $15 billion for Afghanistan on Wednesday to fund the country over the next four years, while the European Union said it won support to revive a stalled peace process after almost 40 years of conflict.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Robin Emmott
Hamid Shalizi
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Development

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