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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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Drug Plane From Venezuela Crashes Off Colombia's Coast

Thursday, May 21, 2015
A small plane en route from Venezuela with more than a ton of cocaine on board crashed into the Caribbean on Wednesday after being pursued by Colombia's air force. English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press

Guatemalan Central Bank, Social Security Chiefs Arrested in Latest Government Corruption Scandal

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The heads of the Guatemalan Central Bank and social security administration were arrested Wednesday on corruption charges, prosecutors said, the latest blow to embattled President Otto Pérez Molina. English
Country(s): 
Guatemala
Publisher / Source: 
The Tico Times
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Governance

U.S. Ties with Mexico’s Military Have Never Been Closer: An Interview with Jesse Franzblau

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The US continues to provide military support and equipment to Mexico in order to help combat its drug cartels. Unfortunately, all is not what it seems. As Jesse Franzblau reminds us, some of the aid has gone to rights-violating security units and even fallen into the hands of the cartels. English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Publisher / Source: 
ISN (Switzerland)
Wire Service: 
Center for Economic Policy Research
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Corruption

Beyond Rhetoric: The Role of Women in Sustainable Peacebuilding

Thursday, May 21, 2015
A high-level review of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1325, expected to be released in October this year, provides an opportunity for policymakers to move beyond the rhetoric of gender mainstreaming and start putting words into practice. Resolution 1325 underlines the need for gender-sensitive approaches to peace and stability in post-conflict contexts. English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Liezelle Kumalo
Publisher / Source: 
Institute for Security Studies
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Human Rights

The U.S. Stands Ready to Help Tunisia Realize its Democratic Promise

Thursday, May 21, 2015
Since the Arab Spring the United States has committed more than $570 million, and supported two major loan guarantees, to help Tunisians pursue critical political, economic and security reforms.English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance
Foreign Policy
Governance

Hundreds Saved from Boko Haram Now in Military Custody

Thursday, May 21, 2015
All 275 women, girls and children rescued from Boko Haram and taken to the safety of a northeast Nigerian refugee camp have been taken into military custody amid suspicions that some are aiding the Islamic extremists, a camp official and a Nigerian military intelligence officer said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Ibrahim Abdulaziz
Michelle Faul
Publisher / Source: 
Stars and Stripes
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Refugees
Human Rights

U.S. to Send Rockets to Iraq for ISIS Fight

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The United States is rushing 1,000 antitank rockets to the Iraqi military to help combat the massive suicide vehicle bombs that Islamic State militants used in capturing the provincial capital of Ramadi.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Eric Schmitt
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Nigeria Military Says 579 Troops Facing Court Martial

Thursday, May 21, 2015
Nigeria's military said Wednesday that 579 officers and soldiers were facing two separate trials over indiscipline, after 66 troops were sentenced to death last year for mutiny.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Military

Iraq PM Heads to Russia Seeking More Arms

Thursday, May 21, 2015
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi flew to Russia on Wednesday seeking closer military cooperation as he faces tough challenges in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Russia
Publisher / Source: 
Yahoo News
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Security Assistance

France in Mali: Protection or Control?

Thursday, May 21, 2015
France has signed a new defence treaty with Mali, said to ensure long-term military ties with its former colony. English
Country(s): 
Mali
Publisher / Source: 
Al Jazeera
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Military

The Federal Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The FY16 budget demonstrates a welcome effort to regularize U.S. assistance mechanisms rather than continuing to rely on ad hoc and reactive funding instruments. English
Country(s): 
Middle East and North Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Stephen McInerney
Publisher / Source: 
Project on Middle East Democracy
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Politics and Security
Security Assistance

AU Stand-By Force Needs $1 Billion to Become Operational

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The African Union says at least $1 billion is needed to finance the establishment and operationalisation of the continental stand-by force. English
Country(s): 
African Union
Author(s): 
Oscar Nkala
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web

It’s Time To Arm the Sunni Tribes

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The United States must work with what partners it has available in Iraq, not fictitious ones it might prefer.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Paul Scharre
Publisher / Source: 
Defense One
Tag(s): 
Conflict
Conflict

France Says Troops Killed Qaeda Commander in Mali

Thursday, May 21, 2015
France’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that French troops have killed commander Abdelkarim al-Targui of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Author(s): 
Rukmini Callimachi
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Counterinsurgency

Shiite Militias, Once a Foe, May Now Get U.S. Support

Thursday, May 21, 2015
The U.S. strategy for defeating the Islamic State hinges on the belief that tamping down sectarian tensions will encourage the Sunni population to reject ISIS and support an Iraqi central government that shares power between Sunnis and Shiites.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Author(s): 
Andrew Tilghman
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy
Conflict

Kenya: Cut in Security Funding Will Put Citizens At Risk - Nkaissery

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery has warned Parliament against reducing the budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Interior, warning that this will jeopardise the fight against terror.English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Jane Goin
Publisher / Source: 
AllAfrica
Tag(s): 
Security
Politics and Security
Counterterrorism

Crowdsourcing Anti-corruption: 'Like Yelp, but for Bad Governments'

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
From Kenya to India, online platforms are springing up to tackle bribery in developing countries, but reporting needs to translate into action.English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
India
Global
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Corruption

The Key to Ending Colombia's Five-Decade Civil War Could Be the US

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Despite animosity between the Farc and the US, which considers the rebel group ‘narco-terrorists’, envoy Bernard Aronson is seen as a critical voice at peace talks. English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Sibylla Brodzinksy
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics
Conflict

Burundi Police Fire Tear Gas, Beat Protesters

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Burundi police on Tuesday fired tear gas and beat protesters who were demanding President Pierre Nkurunziza withdraw his bid for a third term.English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Publisher / Source: 
Aljazeera America
Tag(s): 
Violence
Civil Society
Human Rights

SOUTHCOM Kelly: Central American Criminal Networks Growing in Sophistication

Wednesday, May 20, 2015
The existing criminal networks that bring drugs and people from Central American are growing in sophistication and the criminal enterprises are earning the gross domestic product of a small country, the head of Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said on Tuesday.English
Country(s): 
Central America Regional
Author(s): 
John Grady
Publisher / Source: 
USNI News
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Drug Trade

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