Resources - News

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. 

Date Range
***To filter by region, select a region from the View Site by Region menu at the top of the page

U.S. and Spain to Sign Deal Making Morón Main Base for Africa Operations

Thursday, May 28, 2015
Washington and Madrid are putting the finishing touches on a deal to make the Morón de la Frontera air base in Seville province the main springboard for US military operations in Africa.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Publisher / Source: 
El Pais
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

How to Prevent the Fall of Baghdad

Thursday, May 28, 2015
Islamic State, also known as ISIS, has seized control of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar province just 70 highway miles from Baghdad. Fallujah, located between, is already a terror stronghold.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Kevin Carroll
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

Israeli Planes Strike Gaza after Rocket Lands in Ashdod

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The Israeli air force has carried out four strikes on targets in the besieged Gaza Strip hours after a cross-border rocket landed in the city of Ashdod. English
Country(s): 
Israel
Publisher / Source: 
Al-Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Military
Conflict

280 US Marines to be Deployed to Central America

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The U.S. Marines are set to deploy a 280-strong troop to Central America starting next week to train local security forces, especially in Honduras, U.S. Southern Command announced Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military Cooperation

Iran Nuke Deal Unlikely by Deadline, Ambassador Says

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
International nuclear negotiations with Iran are likely to continue past a deadline at the end of June, the French ambassador involved in the talks said Tuesday. English
Country(s): 
Iran
Author(s): 
Jesse Byrnes
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill

'Gay Propaganda' Bill Put Off As Kazakhstan Celebrates Olympics Bid

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Kazakhstan has put the brakes on proposed antigay legislation that threatened to derail its dream of hosting the Winter Olympics.English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Legislation

Real African Solutions to Africa's Challenges

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The reality is that neither Africa's opportunities nor its challenges can be properly understood exclusively in economic terms of growth rates and investments, whether governmental or private sector.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Dr. J. Peter Pham
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Bolivia Names New Security Chiefs after Peruvian Flees Custody

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Bolivian President Evo Morales appointed a new interior minister and named a new national police chief on Tuesday after a former advisor to Peru's president who faces corruption charges escaped house arrest in La Paz over the weekend.English
Country(s): 
Bolivia
Peru
Author(s): 
Richard Lough
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters (UK)
Tag(s): 
Governance
Corruption

Georgia Rolls Out New Armed Drone

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Georgia has rolled out a new, domestically produced armed drone, a substantial step forward for the country's growing defense industry.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet.org
Tag(s): 
Military
Military Equipment

Fear Silences Human Trafficking Victims: Mexico Prosecutor

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Victims of sex trafficking are paralyzed with fear and work under coercion in the city's bars, restaurants and massage parlors, and breaking down their frightened silence is the main challenge facing prosecutors. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Anastasia Moloney
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Trafficking
Violence

Boko Haram Video Indicates Foreign Fighters Within Top Ranks Of Nigerian Militant Group: Report

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
he Nigerian army was analyzing video footage found in captured Boko Haram camps that indicates foreign fighters hold positions of power within the Nigerian militant group. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Morgan Winsor
Publisher / Source: 
International Business Times
Tag(s): 
Violence
Conflict
Security

Afghanistan To Ukraine: 'The Enemies Of Our Enemies Are Our Friends'

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
"The enemies of our enemies are our friends," says Afghan historian Habibullah Rafa, speaking simply. "So Ukraine is our friend."English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Rostyslav Khotin
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Security

Somalia Receives Armoured Vehicles from UAE

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The Interim Jubba Administration of Somalia has received military vehicles donated by the United Arab Emirates, including RG-31 armoured personnel carriers. English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military

Al-Qaeda Operative Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Kill Americans Overseas

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A "high-level" operative of Al-Qaeda who fought against U.S. military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan pleaded guilty on May 26 to conspiring to kill Americans overseas.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Terrorism

Minusma Gets MD500 Helicopters

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The United Nation Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (Minusma) has received three MD500E helicopters from El Salvador, and will use them for day and night patrols, reconnaissance and medical evacuation.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Publisher / Source: 
defenceWeb
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

US Travel to Cuba Surges 36% Following Thaw in Diplomatic Relations

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The thaw in relations between the US and Cuba has led to a stunning 36% increase in visits by Americans to the island, including thousands who are flying into Cuba from third countries like Mexico in order to sidestep US restrictions on tourism. English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

France Suspends Security Co-Operation with Burundi: Diplomat

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
France has suspended its security co-operation with the crisis-hit central African nation of Burundi, a French diplomat told AFP on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Publisher / Source: 
News24
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military and Police Aid

Durbin to Visit US Military Personnel in Ukraine

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The Senate’s No. 2 Democrat is in Ukraine to meet with a slew of government officials and U.S. service members who are helping to train the country’s military forces.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Martin Martishak
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Conflict

Pentagon: Iraqi Forces 'Chose to Withdraw'

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
The Pentagon doubled down Tuesday on Defense Secretary Ash Carter's criticism of Iraqi forces, saying that local troops "chose to withdraw" from the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Ramadi. English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Terrorism

Venezuelans on Hunger Strike Stir Protest Calls

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
A hunger strike by two jailed opposition leaders stirred calls for a revival of the popular protests that shook this country last year.English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Author(s): 
Ezequiel Minaya
Sara Schaefer Munoz
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Civil Society
Human Rights

Pages