Resources - Policy Statements

This section presents links to what people are saying about U.S. security policy around the world. Select one of the four types of policy statements from the menu at the right to filter the results below. 

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Is the Cuban Government Being More Tolerant of Internal Critics?

Monday, September 30, 2013
As the government continues to make significant changes to Cuba's economy, it is positive that Cuban society seems to feel more comfortable questioning other aspects of the Cuban reality.English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Geoff Thale
Ana Goerdt
Publisher / Source: 
Washington Office on Latin America
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Politics and Security

Botswana National Day Remarks

Monday, September 30, 2013
United States Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks on the occasion of Botswana's National Day.English
Country(s): 
Botswana
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Remarks With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Their Meeting

Monday, September 30, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu reaffirm the U.S.-Israeli relationship before a private meeting.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Foreign Policy

Violence in Nigeria

Monday, September 30, 2013
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 53rd year of independence, the United States stands with all Nigerians to reject the heinous violence that continues to be perpetrated by Boko Haram and other extremist groups. These attacks on innocent civilians have no place in a democratic society.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
U.S. Policy

Read Out of the P-5+1 Ministerial

Monday, September 30, 2013
A senior State Department official provides a readout of the P5+1 meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif. Items discussed included the resolution to remove Syria's weapons of mass destruction, a presentation by Zarif on Iran's interests, and the private discussion between Zarif and Kerry after the formal meeting ended.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Syria
Russia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of Press Relations
Tag(s): 
Arms Control
Foreign Policy

Nigeria National Day Message

Monday, September 30, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on the occasion of Nigeria's National Day.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Spinning Venezuela's Municipal Elections

Friday, September 27, 2013
The government will likely win a larger number of municipalities. But the opposition theoretically has the chance to win the popular vote.English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Author(s): 
David Smilde
Hugo Perez Hernaiz
Publisher / Source: 
Venezuelan Politics and Human Rights
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security

Engel Hails Passage of Organization of American States Reform Legislation

Friday, September 27, 2013
The passage of this legislation signals a rebound in the Congressional relationship with the OAS, which reached its nadir two years ago when the Committee voted to defund the entirety of U.S. annual contributions.English
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
International Community
U.S. Policy

United States Delegation to the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Ministerial in Panama

Friday, September 27, 2013
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Panama City on October 2 for the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Ministerial, hosted by the Government of Panama.English
Country(s): 
Panama
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Security
U.S. Policy

Death of Cuban Economist and Activist Oscar Espinosa Chepe

Friday, September 27, 2013
We learned with great sorrow of the death of Cuban economist and former prisoner of conscience Oscar Espinosa Chepe.English
Country(s): 
Cuba
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

DHS Announces Update on Major Law Enforcement Operation in Puerto Rico

Friday, September 27, 2013
The operation has resulted in the arrest of more than 320 criminals, the seizure of more than 170 firearms, 8,000 rounds of ammunition, over $155,000 in cash, and a wide range of illegal narcotics.English
Country(s): 
Puerto Rico
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

'Una agenda sin fechas limite es fatal'

Friday, September 27, 2013
Cynthia Arnson dice que lo mas dificil de la consolidacion de la paz es implementar los acuerdos firmados.Spanish
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Daniel Salgar Antolinez
Publisher / Source: 
El Espectador (Colombia)

Special Court of Sierra Leone Appeals Chamber Upholds Conviction of Charles Taylor

Friday, September 27, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks on the conviction of Charles Taylor. English
Country(s): 
Liberia
Sierra Leone
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Judicial Reform

Daily Briefing by the Press Secretary Jay Carney - 25 September

Friday, September 27, 2013
The White House's daily press briefing for 25 September 2013.English
Country(s): 
Sudan
Kenya
Russia
Syria
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Mexico
Author(s): 
Jay Carney
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Security
Violence
United Nations

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney - 26 September

Friday, September 27, 2013
The White House's daily press briefing for 26 September 2013.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Russia
Syria
Egypt
Kenya
Somalia
Author(s): 
Jay Carney
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Violence
Security

Remarks at the Global Counterterrorism Forum Ministerial

Friday, September 27, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu denounce recent terrorist attacks and explain the commitment of the Global Counterterrorism Forum to fighting violent extremism. English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Kenya
Turkey
Iraq
Mali
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism

Remarks at the United Nations Security Council

Friday, September 27, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praises the UNSC effort to peacefully remove chemical weapons stockpiles from the Assad regime in Syria. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Russia
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Arms Control

Press Release by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group and the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan

Friday, September 27, 2013
The Co-Chairs stressed the commitment of their three countries to support the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict based on the non-use of force or the threat of force, territorial integrity, and equal rights and self-determination of peoples.English
Country(s): 
Azerbaijan
Armenia
Publisher / Source: 
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Tag(s): 
Security
Politics and Security
Peace Negotiations
Border Control

Scholars of Genocide Calling on President Barack Obama to Provide Omar al Bashir with a Visa to Travel to the United States and Arrest Him

Friday, September 27, 2013
Petition Calling on President Barack Obama, Secretary State of John Kerry, and Members of Congress, to Provide Sudanese President Omar al Bashir with a Visa to Travel to the United States, and to Arrest Him Upon His Arrival and Deliver Him to the International Criminal CourtEnglish
Country(s): 
Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
South Sudan News Agency
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
U.S. Policy

Declaracion del Jefe de la Delegacion del Gobierno, Humberto de la Calle Lombana

Thursday, September 26, 2013
Lo que realmente molesta a las Farc es que el Gobierno sigue fiel a la agenda de conversaciones y no se desviara en ningun momento de esa agenda.Spanish
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
Presidencia De La Republica (Colombia)

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