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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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Russian Ground Operation in Syria 'Under Discussion'

Friday, June 3, 2016
Russian President Vladimir Putin may deploy special operations forces on the ground in Syria, a former official has told Al Jazeera, a move that might be made to ensure "a decisive victory". English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Zeina Khodr
Publisher / Source: 
Aljazeera
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Egypt’s Mlitary Reinforced by French Warship and Fighters

Friday, June 3, 2016
The inclusion of a French Mistral-class amphibious assault ship and Rafale fighter jets are expected to enhance Egypt’s military strategic capabilities in the turmoil-stricken Middle East, Egyptian security and strategic experts say.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
France
Author(s): 
Mahmoud Fouly
Emad al-Azrak
Publisher / Source: 
News Ghana
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Kuwait Requests $420m Sale of F/A-18 C/D Services and Support from U.S.

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified congress of the potential foreign military sale of F/A-18 C/D services and support to Kuwait.English
Country(s): 
Kuwait
Program(s): 
Foreign Military Sales
Publisher / Source: 
airforce-technology.com
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

The DEA Is Reportedly Investigating an Aide to Peru's Keiko Fujimori Over Dirty Money

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The US Drug Enforcement Administration is reported to be investigating top Fujimorista politician and financier Joaquín Ramírez for allegedly cleaning $15 million for Keiko Fujimori's previous, narrowly-failed presidential bid in 2011.English
Country(s): 
Peru
Author(s): 
Simeon Tegel
Publisher / Source: 
Vice News
Tag(s): 
Counternarcotics
Corruption

How Obama’s Afghanistan Plan is Forcing the Army to Replace Soldiers With Contractors

Thursday, June 2, 2016
Current restrictions on U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan and a heavy reliance on civilian contractors are eroding the skills and cohesion of units deployed to the country, according to information from the Army given to the House Armed Services Committee and provided to The Washington Post.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Thomas Gibbons-Neff
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises

U.S. General Sending Troop Plan for Afghanistan to U.S. leaders

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is sending his recommendations to senior leaders this week on how many American troops should remain in the country next year to work with Afghan forces battling a resurgent Taliban, a military spokesman said Wednesday.English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Author(s): 
Lolita C. Baldor
Publisher / Source: 
Military Times
Wire Service: 
AFP, Associated Press
Tag(s): 
Security Assistance

Joint Task Force-Bravo Conducts Medical Exercise, Builds Relationships in Nicaragua

Thursday, June 2, 2016
U.S. service members from Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-Bravo) and the Nicaraguan Army and Ministry of Health joined together to provide basic health care for 1,265 Nicaraguans during a two-day Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) , May 18th-19th, in the rural community of Alamikamba, Nicaragua. English
Country(s): 
Nicaragua
Program(s): 
USAID Training Program
Author(s): 
Maria Pinel
Publisher / Source: 
Dialogo
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Military and Police Aid

Ignoring Turkey, U.S. Backs Kurds in Drive Against ISIS in Syria

Thursday, June 2, 2016
A U.S.-backed force of Kurds and Arabs advanced toward an important Islamic State transit town in Syria on Wednesday, brushing aside Turkish opposition to the involvement of Kurds in operations to recapture the strategically vital area.English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Syria
Author(s): 
Liz Sly
Karen DeYoung
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Military Operations

President Buhari Cancels Visit to Niger Delta

Thursday, June 2, 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari abruptly cancels his trip to inaugurate a $1 billion clean-up initiative in the Niger Delta following two more oil well bombings perpetrated by the Niger Delta Avengers.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Conor Gaffey
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Tag(s): 
Violence

Tajikistan Boosts Troops on Afghan Border

Thursday, June 2, 2016
Tajikistan has boosted troop numbers on its frontier with Afghanistan, the border guard service said on Wednesday, due to security threats from armed smugglers, kidnappers and Islamist insurgents.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Nazarli Pirnazarov
Olzhas Auyezov
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Border Control

U.S. Military Eyes 'extremist Islamic movement' in Latin America

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The top U.S. military commander in Latin America said he and his regional counterparts are growing more concerned about radical Islamic extremists using the region as a pathway into the U.S. English
Country(s): 
South America Regional
Author(s): 
Kristina Wong
Publisher / Source: 
The Hill
Tag(s): 
Terrorism

U.S.-backed Syrian Force Vows to Take all Manbij From Islamic State

Thursday, June 2, 2016
U.S.-backed Syrian militias vowed on Thursday to drive Islamic State (IS) from the city of Manbij and surrounding areas in northern Syria and urged civilians there to stay away from militant positions that would be targeted in the campaign.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Rodi Said
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Operations
Counterterrorism

U.N. Chief Recommends Adding 2,500 Peacekeepers to Mali Mission

Thursday, June 2, 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has asked the Security Council to add just over 2,500 peacekeepers to the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali, which has been hit by a series of deadly attacks, according to a new U.N. report.English
Country(s): 
Mali
Author(s): 
Louis Charbonneau
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
U.N. Peacekeeping
Violence

In Egypt's Broad Crackdown, Prominent Journalists Are Now Facing Trial

Thursday, June 2, 2016
Last month, the union's building was raided by dozens of security force members with arrest warrants for two journalists accused of staging anti-government protests, among other things. The union got angry, called for sit-ins and demanded that the interior minister resign. The leaders of the Press Syndicate say they are now being punished. They're accused of fabricating the news related to the arrests and hiding the two journalists from authorities.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Leila Fadel
Publisher / Source: 
NPR
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Human Rights
Human Rights

U.S. Targets Al-Shabaab Leader with Drone Strike in Somalia

Thursday, June 2, 2016
A U.S. air strike last week targeted a senior leader of the al Qaeda-linked militant group al Shabaab in Somalia, but the Pentagon was still assessing the drone strike operation's results, a spokesman said on Wednesday. English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Drones
Terrorism

Mexico Recasts Its Criminal Justice Process

Thursday, June 2, 2016
Starting Wednesday, every criminal case in Acapulco will be heard using a new judicial process based on U.S.-style oral trials. It replaces a centuries-old inquisitorial system that effectively presumes defendants are guilty and hands down sentences on the basis of written evidence reviewed behind closed doors.English
Country(s): 
Mexico
Author(s): 
Juan Montes
Publisher / Source: 
The Wall Street Journal
Tag(s): 
Judicial Reform
Human Rights
Policing

First Ever U.N. Procurement Summit in South Africa

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The South African defense industry will on June 13 and 14 have the opportunity to learn first-hand what is needed to become an accredited supplier to the United Nations and specifically its peacekeeping and peace support operations in Africa.English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Publisher / Source: 
Defence Web
Tag(s): 
Military
United Nations

Proposed $260M F-16 Logistics Foreign Military Sale to Oman Gets State Dept Clearance

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The State Department has approved a $260 million foreign military sale of logistics support services, support and communications equipment, personnel training and spare and repair parts for F-16 units to Oman.English
Country(s): 
Oman
Program(s): 
Foreign Military Sales
Author(s): 
Scott Nicholas
Publisher / Source: 
GovConWire
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales

El Salvador Forces Kill 346 Gang Members This Year

Thursday, June 2, 2016
El Salvador's police reportedly killed 346 gang members in violent confrontations so far this year, once again raising concerns that the country's bellicose security strategy is leading to widespread human rights abuses. English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
David Gagne
Publisher / Source: 
InSight Crime
Tag(s): 
Criminal Organizations
Policing
Human Rights

Harrington Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa

Thursday, June 2, 2016
Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams relinquished command of U.S. Army Africa to Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington today during a ceremony on Hoekstra Field, English
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Tag(s): 
Security

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