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.
Friday, August 23, 2013
The United States established diplomatic relations with Gabon in 1960 following Gabon’s independence from France. Relations between the United States and Gabon are excellent. The United States welcomes the reforms that Gabon is making to bring more transparency and accountability to government, while at the same time urging Gabon to take bold steps to root out corruption and to reform the judiciary and other key institutions to ensure the protection of human rights. The United States applauds Gabon's efforts to increase regional cooperation on environmental issues. Gabon and the United States share a commitment to diversify and strengthen Gabon's economy, expand bilateral trade, ensure security in the Gulf of Guinea, and combat trafficking.
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Gabon
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Friday, August 23, 2013
The United States established diplomatic relations with Ethiopia in 1903. Italy, which had neighboring possessions in Africa, invaded and occupied Ethiopia from 1935 until its expulsion in 1941 during World War II. The United States never publicly recognized Italian authority in Ethiopia. After Ethiopia's 1974 revolution, U.S.-Ethiopian relations began to cool due to the government's linkage with international communism and U.S. revulsion at its human rights abuses. Bilateral relations improved with the 1991 downfall of Ethiopia's regime.
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Ethiopia
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Friday, August 23, 2013
The undersigned organizations urge the Human Rights Council to extend and strengthen the mandate of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Sudan (the Independent Expert). The situation in Sudan remains critical. Two years after the secession of South Sudan, armed conflict continues to devastate large parts of Darfur, Southern Kordofan, and Blue Nile. English
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Sudan
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Forces from 19 nations took part in simulated training scenarios focused on ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal.
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Panama
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Given the institutional weakness and serious security crisis that Honduras faces, the selection of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General is crucial.English
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Honduras
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated Venezuelan national, Vassyly Kotosky Villarroel Ramirez, as a drug kingpin pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act). English
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Venezuela
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated Jairo Estuardo Orellana Morales, a violent Guatemalan narcotics trafficker, as a Specially Designated Narcotics Trafficker (SDNT) pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (Kingpin Act)English
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Guatemala
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) William R. Brownfield will travel to Miami, Florida, August 28-29 to address developing security challenges in the Caribbean. English
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Caribbean Regional
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Little said Hagel acknowledged Georgia's continuing contribution to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, and that he thanked Alasania for the sacrifices Georgia's soldiers and their families are making.English
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Georgia
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
After two decades of violence and political upheaval in DRC, we realize how easy it might be for U.S. leaders and the world to give up Congo. From MONUSCO, to the FARDC to the Congolese government, it seems as though none of the major institutions are functioning well or are truly committed to a lasting peace. English
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Mali is facing a complex emergency: a political crisis, recovery from a major drought, and threats to internal and regional security. I would like to provide an update on the current situation and how it has affected our programming, as well as outline the key factors that are needed for development to progress. English
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Mali
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Four recent graduates of the IAAFA International Squadron Officers School Professional Military Education course all agree that they built partnerships, along with friendships.English
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Solo en 2012, de las 164 victimas de violacion al derecho a la vida, la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana fue responsable de 13 victimas.Spanish
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Venezuela
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Las Fuerzas Armadas de Bolivia y de Rusia se reunieron el martes en el Gran Cuartel de Miraflores para abordar diversos temas, entre ellos, la modernizacion militar e intercambiaron experiencias en la reforma castrense.Spanish
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Bolivia
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
El informe de Mexico da cuenta de los desarrollos en los marcos normativo e institucional en materia de proteccion y promocion de los derechos humanos, el seguimiento de las recomendaciones formuladas a nuestro pais tras su primera evaluacion ante el MEPUSpanish
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Mexico
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
President Nazarbayev has spared no effort in securing the rights to life and liberty for all Kazakhstanis. Because of his vision, Kazakhstan is also Central Asia's leader and a global leader on issues of importance, like nuclear non-proliferation.English
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Kazakhstan
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Psaki addresses U.S. reactions to the Egyptian situation, U.S. reaction to chemical weapons in Syria, the U.S.-Russia relationship in light of tension over Syria, and the status of current Israel-Palestine talks.English
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Egypt
Syria
Australia
Palestinian Territories
Israel
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Secretary Hagel expressed United States support for Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration efforts, and highlighted its holding fair elections and continuing to consolidate democratic gains as effective measures to advance those effortEnglish
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Georgia
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
The United States established diplomatic relations with Lesotho in 1966, following its independence from the United Kingdom. Post-independence, the country saw a mix of rule by decree, coups, outside military intervention, and democratic government. Lesotho is a constitutional monarchy that faces challenges including poverty, income distribution inequality, and one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in the world. Since independence, Lesotho and the United States have had productive bilateral relations. U.S. foreign policy priorities in Lesotho focus on achieving the development of a stable, prosperous, and healthy country.
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Lesotho
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