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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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UN Security Council Votes to Name and Shame Governments, Groups Who Abduct Children

Friday, June 19, 2015
The UN Security Council has held an open debate on children affected by conflict. It adopted a resolution to name and shame governments and armed groups which abduct children in armed conflicts.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
DW
Tag(s): 
United Nations

Panama Inching Toward Indicting Former President Martinelli on Vast Corruption Charges

Friday, June 19, 2015
Panama is nearing official indictments against former President Ricardo Martinelli on a series of historic allegations of corruption that would surpass the kleptocracy of the Central American country’s infamous military dictatorship. English
Country(s): 
Panama
Author(s): 
Corey Kane
Publisher / Source: 
Latin Correspondent
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

In New ISIS Video, Tajik Police Commander Threatens Brother

Friday, June 19, 2015
Tajikistan’s most high-profile Islamic State fighter has threatened to kill his brother back home and dismissed rumors he is a government mole on a secret mission inside the so-called caliphate. English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Security

Egypt Buys AASM Hammer Missiles for Its Rafales

Friday, June 19, 2015
The Egyptian Ministry of Defence has ordered AASM Hammer guided missiles for its 24 new Dassault Rafale fighter jets.
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Defense Web
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Arms Control

Russia Trying To Maintain "Parity" In Arms Sales To Armenia, Azerbaijan

Friday, June 19, 2015
Moscow is driven by the principle of "parity" in its arms supplies to rivals Armenia and Azerbaijan, a senior Russian defense official has said, in comments that are likely to further erode Armenia's confidence in its ostenible military ally, Russia.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Security
Conflict
Military Equipment

More Accusations Flow Over Guatemala's Perez Molina: When Will It End?

Friday, June 19, 2015
Recent events have caused some politicians and top officials decisions’ to switch parties or resign, but the scandal has not affected Guatemala’s relationship with the United States. The Obama Administration has upheld its pattern of “see no evil” in continuing the process of granting $1 billion USD in aid to Guatemala, raising the question of the U.S. commitment to fighting corruption and human rights violations. English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Author(s): 
Eliza Davis
Publisher / Source: 
Council On Hemispheric Affairs
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

Central African Republic Says to Hold Elections on Oct. 18

Friday, June 19, 2015
Central African Republic will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Oct. 18, a spokesman for the interim government said on Thursday.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict

USNS Spearhead Begins Mission in Latin America, Caribbean

Friday, June 19, 2015
The U.S. Navy is deploying joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) to Central and South America and the Caribbean to conduct subject-matter expert exchanges and orientations in support of a regional exercise, June 15 to Oct. 10. English
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Central African Republic
Caribbean Regional
Author(s): 
U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command
Publisher / Source: 
U.S Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Security

How the U.S. Military Reloaded for Big Power Warfare

Friday, June 19, 2015
Both Russia and China are pressing dubious territorial claims, and the United States is pushing back against both.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Kyle Mizokami
Publisher / Source: 
The Week
Tag(s): 
Military
Security

Continuing Promise 2015 Crew Begins Work in El Salvador

Friday, June 19, 2015
The Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) team embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) in El Salvador after transiting the Panama Canal, June 17. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amy Kirk
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Military Operations

Nigeria Military to Address Accusations of Rights Abuses

Friday, June 19, 2015
Nigeria’s military is set to address accusations by Amnesty International that soldiers at the front lines in the fight against Boko Haram committed human rights violations and extrajudicial killings.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Peter Clottey
Publisher / Source: 
Voice of America
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Human Rights

U.N. Report: Colombia Continues to Lead World in Displaced, Refugees

Friday, June 19, 2015
Despite years of security gains, Colombia continues to have more than 6 million people who have fled their homes due to violence — the highest rate in the world after Syria — the United Nations reported Thursday. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Jim Wyss
Publisher / Source: 
Miami Herald
Tag(s): 
Refugees
Conflict

Burundi: Civilians 'Plotting to Take up Arms Against Government'

Friday, June 19, 2015
Civilians and army deserters may be planning an armed struggle to topple Burundi's leadership, both government and opposition members have claimed.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Elsa Buchanan
Publisher / Source: 
International Business Times
Tag(s): 
Violence
Conflict

SA Element of ACIRC to be Combat Ready by End June

Friday, June 19, 2015
The South African military contribution to the African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) force will be combat ready by end of June, according to the chief of the South African Army.English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Guy Martin
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military
Security

Global Cost of War Reaches $14 Trillion, Says Report

Friday, June 19, 2015
Wars in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan highlight how half the world is suffering more conflict, while the other half enjoys growing levels of peace.English
Country(s): 
Global
Author(s): 
James Somper
Publisher / Source: 
The Telegraph
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security

Brazil Senators Say Bus Attacked on Venezuela visit to prisoners

Friday, June 19, 2015
Brazilian senators seeking to visit jailed opposition leaders in Venezuela on Thursday said their minibus was stoned and blocked, forcing them to return to the airport. English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Brazil
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Security
Governance

U.S. Training Fewer Than 200 Syrian Rebels

Friday, June 19, 2015
The United States is currently training fewer than 200 Syrian rebels to fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the Pentagon said Thursday. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military and Police Aid

Ukraine’s Neo-Nazi’s Make an Endrun Around the Conyers-Soho Amendment

Friday, June 19, 2015
Last week the stand Congressmen John Conyers and Soho against providing weapons to Ukrainian nazi battalions should have been lauded by Americans because they stood up for our American values.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
George Eliason
Publisher / Source: 
Washington's Blog
Tag(s): 
Legislation

Al Qaeda Denies U.S. Strike Killed Key Jihadist in Libya

Friday, June 19, 2015
Al Qaeda’s branch in North Africa, in a stinging statement issued Thursday, denied that the jihadist leader Mokhtar Belmokhtar had been killed in an American airstrike in Libya this week.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
Rukmini Callimachi
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Conflict

Chad Bombs Boko Haram Bases in Nigeria After Suicide Attacks

Thursday, June 18, 2015
Chad's military has carried out a series of air strikes against Boko Haram bases in Nigeria in retaliation for twin suicide bombings this week in the capital N'Djamena that killed at least 34 people.English
Country(s): 
Chad
Author(s): 
Madjiasra Nako
Daniel Flynn
Dominic Evans
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Terrorism

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