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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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Yemen’s turmoil exposes Mr. Obama’s crumbling ‘partners’ strategy

Friday, January 23, 2015
Since 2012, the United States has tried to build a “partnership” against al-Qaeda with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, training selected Yemeni counterterrorism units and providing close to $1 billion in aid.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Program(s): 
Foreign Military Financing
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

U.S., Iraq Prepare Offensive to Retake Mosul From Islamic State

Friday, January 23, 2015
The U.S. and Iraq have begun preparations for an assault by summer to retake Mosul, selecting and training military units and cutting supply lines to Islamic State militants who control Iraq’s second-largest city, the top American commander in the Middle East said.English
Country(s): 
Iraq
Syria
Author(s): 
Julian E. Barnes
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Nazarbayev, Obama Discuss Ways to Advance Peaceful Solution for Ukraine Crisis

Friday, January 23, 2015
Obama praised Kazakhstan’s efforts in strengthening international security and expressed his hope that the Kazakh President will continue to actively contribute to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine, the Akorda added.English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Author(s): 
Zhanar Abdulova
Publisher / Source: 
The Astana Times (Kazakhstan)
Tag(s): 
Security

Thousands from Central Asia Joining 'Islamic State': Report

Friday, January 23, 2015
At least 2,000 Central Asians are believed to have joined "Islamic State," a new report found. Marked by poverty and radicalization, the region has become a growing source of foreign fighters, as Deirdre Tynan tells DW.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Author(s): 
Gabriel Dominguez
Publisher / Source: 
DW
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

No Longer Under Sanctions, Uzbekistan Gets 300 Armored Vehicles From U.S.

Friday, January 23, 2015
The United States is donating over 300 armored vehicles to Uzbekistan's military, American officials have announced. The deal, the largest ever transfer of military hardware from the U.S. to an ex-Soviet Central Asian states, comes just three years after Washington lifted a ban on weapons exports to Uzbekistan because of the country's poor record on human rights.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Joshua Kucera
Publisher / Source: 
EurasiaNet

The Soldiers Without Enough Weapons to Fight Jihadists

Friday, January 23, 2015
Stories of Nigerian soldiers running away from Boko Haram militants have been widely reported - but low on ammunition and allocated vehicles that don't work, a former soldier says they are being outgunned and overpowered.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Will Ross
Publisher / Source: 
BBC
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

President Aliyev says Azerbaijan Getting More Independent from Pressure of Oil Prices

Friday, January 23, 2015
Azerbaijan is getting more and more independent from the pressure of oil prices. “At the same time, a lot has been done in implementing major infrastructure projects, with assistance from international financial institutions in particular EBRD and others,” President Aliyev noted.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Author(s): 
Gulgiz Dadashova
Publisher / Source: 
Azernews
Tag(s): 
Security

Egypt to free 100 students ahead of 2011 revolt anniversary

Friday, January 23, 2015
Egypt’s public prosecutor Thursday ordered the release of 100 students arrested in a crackdown on protests since late 2013, ahead of the fourth anniversary of a popular uprising.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
Al Arabiya News
Wire Service: 
AFP
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

DR Congo Senate Amends Census Law to Allow 2016 Election

Friday, January 23, 2015
The Democratic Republic of Congo senate has amended a controversial census bill following four days of violent nationwide protests.The new version, to be approved by the lower house, removes the requirement to hold a census before the next election.English
Country(s): 
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Publisher / Source: 
BBC

False Security in Kenya. When Counterterrorism is Counterproductive

Friday, January 23, 2015
Terrorism in Kenya is a real and deadly threat. The country launched an operation in Somalia to clear out the militants and secure its eastern border. Since then, al Shabaab has retaliated by brutally attacking Kenyan civilians. English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Joshua Meservey
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Affairs
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism

The US Just Lost One Of Its Top Counterterror Partners In The Middle East

Friday, January 23, 2015
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbuh Mansour Hadi resigned on Thursday. One short-term consequence is already clear enough: Hadi's resignation means the US has lost one of its most cooperative counterterrorism partners in the Middle East English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Armin Rosen
Publisher / Source: 
Business Insider
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Foreign Policy
Counterterrorism

Yemen could fracture after pro-U.S. leader resigns

Friday, January 23, 2015
Yemen's U.S.-backed president quit Thursday under pressure from rebels holding him captive in his home, severely complicating American efforts to combat al-Qaida's powerful local franchise and raising fears that the Arab world's poorest country will fracture into mini-states.English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Ahmed Al-Haj
Maggie Michael
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
The Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Conflict

The US Just Lost One Of Its Top Counterterror Partners In The Middle East

Friday, January 23, 2015
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbuh Mansour Hadi resigned on Thursday. One short-term consequence is already clear enough: Hadi's resignation means the US has lost one of its most cooperative counterterrorism partners in the Middle East English
Country(s): 
Yemen
Author(s): 
Armin Rosen
Publisher / Source: 
Business Insider
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Foreign Policy
Counterterrorism

Qué Tiene Que Pasar Para Que EE.UU. Saque a Cuba de Su Lista de Patrocinadores del Terrorismo

Friday, January 23, 2015
The paradox of the first round of talks between American and Cuban delegations is the fact that Washington is trying to establish relations with the state that it sees as a 'sponsor' of terrorism. Spanish
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Thomas Sparrow
Publisher / Source: 
BBC (Mundo)
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Foreign Policy

Here's Everything We Know About The New Saudi King

Friday, January 23, 2015
The brother of Saudi Arabia's former leader, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, has become king following Abdullah's death. And as far as how he will rule, most think he will continue the status quo in Saudi Arabia strategic policy. That includes maintaining the alliance with the US and working toward energy-market stability. English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Bryan Logan
Matt Johnston
Michael B Kelly
Publisher / Source: 
Business Insider
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

China’s Newest Sphere of Influence

Friday, January 23, 2015
In a meeting that could herald a significant shift in the Western Hemisphere’s balance of power, China hosted a high-profile summit earlier this month with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, or Celac.English
Country(s): 
Ecuador
Venezuela
Author(s): 
Ilan Berman
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

These Are The Weapons That Russia Is Pouring Into Eastern Ukraine

Friday, January 23, 2015
As Russian military supplies continue to enter Ukraine, it becomes harder by the day for Putin to deny that Moscow is providing arms to the separatists. English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Author(s): 
Jeremy Bender
Publisher / Source: 
Business Insider
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Colombia Adds 32 Combat Vehicles Near Border With Venezuela

Friday, January 23, 2015
Colombia has incorporated 32 Canadian-built bulletproof combat vehicles into a new tactical unit stationed close to the border with Venezuela.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Helen Murphy
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia Obituary

Friday, January 23, 2015
Monarch whose reign saw the spread of division, corruption and strife, and was saved only by ‘black gold’. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, who has died aged 90, promised much but accomplished little. English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Madawi Al-Rasheed
Publisher / Source: 
The Guardian
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Give Diplomacy With Iran a Chance

Friday, January 23, 2015
The surest path to reaching a comprehensive, lasting solution that will make the world and the region safer is to show commitment to diplomacy to try to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue within the deadline that has been set. English
Country(s): 
Iran
Author(s): 
Laurent Fabius
Philip Hammond
Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Federica Mogherini
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post

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