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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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Mexico’s Murder Rate: Going Up Again

Friday, June 26, 2015
After two years of declining homicide rates, the trend has been upward for the last three months. New figures reveal that May was the deadliest month since at least January of 2014, and that 2015 may be the first year during the Peña Nieto administration that ends with an increase in the murder rate. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
El Daily Post
Tag(s): 
Violence
Security

To Many Iraqis, U.S. Isn’t Really Seeking to Defeat Islamic State

Friday, June 26, 2015
The American military response against the Islamic State is criticized as too weak by many Iraqis.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Yaroslav Trofimov
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid
Conflict

US Marine Unit to Be Sent to Bulgaria to Reassure Allies

Friday, June 26, 2015
A U.S. Marine Corps unit equipped with tanks, light armored vehicles and artillery will be sent to Bulgaria this fall as part of American plans to help reassure NATO allies worried by Russia's involvement in Ukraine.English
Country(s): 
Europe and Eurasia Regional
Author(s): 
David Rising
Publisher / Source: 
Military.com
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security

France Fills the American Arms Void

Friday, June 26, 2015
Gulf states are scrambling to buy the French Rafale fighter jet, the highly-profitable backbone of Hollande's realpolitik economic diplomacy.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Owen Daniels
Robbie Gramer
Publisher / Source: 
Politico
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

U.S. Rights Report Slams IS Militants, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Among Others

Friday, June 26, 2015
In a new report, the U.S. State Department strongly criticizes Islamic State (IS) militants -- as well as the Russian, Iranian, and Azerbaijani governments -- for human rights abuses.English
Country(s): 
Central Asia Regional
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

U.S. tags Cuba and Iran as serial rights abusers as normalization, nuclear talks proceed apace

Friday, June 26, 2015
The United States on Thursday tagged Iran and Cuba as serial human rights abusers even as the Obama administration accelerates attempts to improve relations with both countries. English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Iran
Author(s): 
Matthew Lee
Bradley Klapper
Publisher / Source: 
US News And World Report
Wire Service: 
AP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Violence
Foreign Policy

Georgia: Flood Fallout Spurs Political Bickering

Friday, June 26, 2015
As the Georgian capital Tbilisi struggles to recover from a calamitous flash flood, a political storm is brewing – one in which incumbent authorities are trying to blame their predecessors for shortcomings exposed by the tragedy.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Paul Rimple
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Conflict

USAF Assessment Team Paves Way to Increase Capabilities in Honduras

Friday, June 26, 2015
A five-member assessment team from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) traveled to Honduras from June 15-19, 2015, to perform a three-day capabilities assessment at several Honduran air bases as part of ongoing partnership operations.English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

Azerbaijan Inaugurates New Caspian Naval Base

Friday, June 26, 2015
Azerbaijan has inaugurated a new base for its navy on the Caspian Sea, which it calls "the largest and most modern military object in the Caspian basin."English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2015 Comes to a Close

Friday, June 26, 2015
The exercise was hosted by the Belize Defence Force to expand each nation’s ability to plan and execute multinational operations, counter transnational organized crime and provide better regional security throughout the Caribbean and Central America. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Caribbean Regional
Author(s): 
Cpl. Joseph Karwick
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Military Cooperation

Russia Sees US Plot in Yerevan Protests

Friday, June 26, 2015
But there is little doubt in the minds of Russia’s political elite that the crisis in Armenia, often dubbed Electro-Maidan in Russian, is yet another uprising is in the making and the US is behind it. English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Giorgi Lomsadze
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Politics and Security

Arrests of Police Officials Latest Scandal to Hit Guatemala

Friday, June 26, 2015
Adding to an already long list of corruption scandals in Guatemala, authorities have dismantled an alleged corruption network within the Guatemalan national police force -- an agency that was supposed to be improving its effectiveness and capacity to combat crime and insecurity. English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Author(s): 
Michael Lohmuller
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

Obama, Nigerian President to Huddle on Boko Haram

Friday, June 26, 2015
President Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House next month, a spokesman said Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Jordan Fabian
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

Colombian Army Continued Killing Civilians Throughout 2014: U.S.

Friday, June 26, 2015
Despite being scrutinized over the killing of thousands of civilians, Colombia’s armed forces continued killing civilians to present them as guerrillas killed in combat throughout 2014, according to the United States government. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adriaan Alsema
Publisher / Source: 
Colombia Reports
Tag(s): 
Extrajudicial Killings
Military
Violence

Algeria Interested in Kamov Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

Friday, June 26, 2015
Algeria has expressed interest in the Kamov Ka-52 attack helicopter and requested a demonstration in the country, which will take place within the next couple of months. English
Country(s): 
Algeria
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Arms Sales

Video Chat Could Put U.S. Advisors In ISIS Fight — Virtually

Friday, June 26, 2015
Picture messaging and video chat technology similar to Skype or Apple’s FaceTime could soon enable U.S. troops to accompany Iraqis on patrol — at least virtually. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Marcus Weisgerber
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security

US Congress Votes to Extend Agoa by 10 years

Friday, June 26, 2015
The US House of Congress has finally voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) by 10 years.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Christabel Ligami
Publisher / Source: 
The East African
Tag(s): 
Development
U.S. Congress

Tribalism, Cronyism Hinder Iraqi Training

Friday, June 26, 2015
U.S. troops training and advising Iraqi forces to combat the Islamic State are finding the Iraqi military leadership is plagued by cronyism and tribalism, according to the U.S. Army's No. 2 general.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Joe Gould
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid

South Sudan Peace Talks to Resume Next July

Friday, June 26, 2015
South Sudan Peace talks will resume later in July in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, the regional bloc mediating the talks, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) disclosed.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Tesfa-Alem Tekle
Publisher / Source: 
Sudan Tribune
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Violence

Extremists Storm AU Base in Somalia, Many Dead

Friday, June 26, 2015
Islamic militants from the Al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabab group attacked a remote African Union base in Somalia on Friday, causing many casualties, said the AU mission and a local official.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Abdi Guled
Publisher / Source: 
Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Violence

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