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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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U.N. Mulls Allowing EU to Search Boats for Illicit Arms off Libya

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
The European Union on Monday proposed expanding a United Nations Security Council mandate for a European naval operation to allow it to crack down on arms smuggling in the high seas off war-torn Libya, though Russia voiced concerns about the idea. English
Country(s): 
Libya
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Wire Service: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Killings of Venezuela Security Forces On the Rise Amid Crisis

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
A bloodstained weekend marked the latest chapter in a year of increased violence against Venezuela's security forces, a trend that is expected to continue as the country's political and economic crisis deepens.English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Author(s): 
David Gagne
Publisher / Source: 
InsightCrime.org
Tag(s): 
Civil Society
Violence

Despite Voicing Criticism, Susan Rice Promises Israel 'Largest Military Aid Package in U.S. History'

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice promised Israel on Monday that the new military aid agreement between the two nations that is currently being negotiated will constitute “the single largest military assistance package — with any country — in American history.” English
Country(s): 
Israel
Publisher / Source: 
Haaretz
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Pakistan Complying With International Measures on N-Tech, Says US

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Pakistan continues to work towards harmonising its national control list with items controlled by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), Missile Technology Control Regime and Australia Group as well as taking positive moves such as adding catch-all provisions to its export licensing procedures. The Obama administration informed the Congress in a report.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Wajid Ali Sayid
Publisher / Source: 
The News
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Nigeria: The Challenge of Military Reform

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Nigeria's military is currently in a state of distress. In order to tackle threats from Boko Haram and the Niger Delta Avengers, President Buhari and his government must undertake several key reforms to repair the military and its image.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
International Crisis Group
Tag(s): 
Civil-Military Relations
Governance

Top German Diplomat Pushes Back Against Trump’s Attacks

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
In an implicit rebuttal to Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, Germany’s ambassador to NATO offered a full-throated defense of his country’s contributions to European security and pushed back at accusations that Berlin was relying on Washington for protection rather than taking responsibility for defending itself.English
Country(s): 
Germany
Author(s): 
John Hudson
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Peacekeepers Linked to Grisly Murders in Central African Republic

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Aid workers have unearthed the remains of 12 people who they say were murdered by international peacekeepers in the Central African Republic in 2014.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Kevin Sieff
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Violence
U.N. Peacekeeping

Kazakhstan Had Huge Protests, But No Violent Crackdown. Here’s Why.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
When the government of Kazakhstan announced land reforms in April, the public protests were the largest the Central Asian republic had seen in three decades. Police arrested hundreds of people, including bystanders and journalists. But Kazakh authorities did not use violence to suppress the demonstrations. English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Author(s): 
Erica Marat
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Policing

U.S. Drills Gendarmerie, Police Investigators

Monday, June 6, 2016
Police and Gendarmerie investigators in Cameroon have successfully completed a 12-day U.S.-led training course in the investigation of terrorism-related crime scenes.English
Country(s): 
Cameroon
Author(s): 
George Mbella
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military and Police Aid

British Troops Land in South Sudan as part of U.N. Mission

Monday, June 6, 2016
British troops have arrived in South Sudan to take part in the United Nations peacekeeping mission, the Defense Ministry confirmed in a statement.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
Geeska Afrika
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Military Operations

Will Russian Arms Soon Start Flowing to Libya?

Monday, June 6, 2016
Russian Ambassador to Libya Ivan Molotkov recently said that Moscow would be ready to supply the legitimate Libyan government with weapons as soon as the arms embargo against the country is lifted. English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
Yury Barmin
Publisher / Source: 
Al Monitor
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Arms Sales

Libya Dismisses Foreign Military Intervention in Fight Against IS

Monday, June 6, 2016
The Prime Minister of Libya’s national unity government, Fayez al-Sarraj has dismissed international military intervention in the fight against the terrorist group Islamic State whose threat is growing in the country since they gained roots in 2014.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Author(s): 
Ismail Akwei
Publisher / Source: 
Africa News
Tag(s): 
Military Operations
Counterterrorism
Terrorism

U.S. has a Special Responsibility to Help Honduras

Monday, June 6, 2016
Honduras represents a valuable security partner to the United States in the ongoing conflict against transnational narcotics and human trafficking. English
Country(s): 
Honduras
Author(s): 
Marco Rubio
Publisher / Source: 
Miami Herald
Tag(s): 
Security
Military Cooperation

Saudi Arabia Criticizes U.N. Over Yemen Blacklisting

Monday, June 6, 2016
Saudi Arabia has rejected a United Nations report that criticized the military coalition it is leading in Yemen, saying it was based primarily on information supplied by its adversaries.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Angus McDowall
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Poland Eyes F-16 Sustainment Change, Radar Upgrades

Monday, June 6, 2016
The Polish military is in discussions with the United States about a new logistics agreement for its F-16 fighter fleet, with a military official arguing here that Warsaw should look to boost its F-16 fleet come 2025. The Polish military also has had preliminary talks about a major upgrade package that would install active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars on at least some of its 48 F-16 C/D models.English
Country(s): 
Poland
Author(s): 
Aaron Mehta
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

What Armenia Wants from America

Monday, June 6, 2016
An American delegation headed by Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commander of the U.S. ground forces in Europe, arrived in Armenia last month for an official visit. Lt. Gen. Hodges took part in the opening ceremony of a monument to the Soviet-Armenian marshal Amazasp Babadzhanyan, stating that he was visiting Armenia to strengthen ties between the armed forces of the two countries. He also said he is impressed by the service of the Armenian military in international peacekeeping missions, and sees the potential for further development of bilateral cooperation in various formats and directions. In turn, Armenia’s Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan stressed the importance of a number of projects in the context of this partnership.English
Country(s): 
Armenia
Author(s): 
Areg Galstyan
Publisher / Source: 
The National Interest
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Islamic State Affiliate’s Rise Alters Mideast Security

Monday, June 6, 2016
The rise of an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt is altering the security landscape in a critical corner of the Middle East, according to Israeli and Western officials.
Country(s): 
Egypt
Israel
Author(s): 
Rory Jones
Tamer El-Ghobashy
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Security

El Salvador Wants to Investigate Ambassador for Arms Sales

Monday, June 6, 2016
El Salvador prosecutors on Thursday asked Congress to allow the government to investigate the country's ambassador to Germany for illegal arms sales during his time in the Defense Ministry. The government said Ambassador Jose Atilio Benitez, 57, a retired general, committed fraud with more than 30 weapons that belonged to the armed forces, selling everything from military rifles to handguns on the black market.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Nelson Renteria
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Arms Control

Leavenworth Hosts Colombian Sergeant Major Academy

Monday, June 6, 2016
The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) School for Command Preparation welcomed a student delegation from the Colombian Sergeant's Major Academy from May 15th-26th.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Richard Procell
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Military and Police Aid

When Pigs Fly: Ukraine Looking to Sell Weapons to the United States

Monday, June 6, 2016
Washington and Kiev have agreed to bilateral arms trade, Valery Chaly, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, told Voice of America. "We have very intense cooperation when it comes to arms purchases," Chaly said, speaking to the US broadcaster, quoted by Russia's RIA Novosti news agency. "A defense forum has been held. I will not reveal all the details of the agreements that are planned. We plan to conduct 'defense days' here in America this fall." English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Publisher / Source: 
Sputnik
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

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