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.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Office of the Spokesperson of Department of State released a statement on the United States and Jordan signing a memorandum of understanding on U.S. assistanceEnglish
Monday, February 2, 2015
The President's 2016 Budget is designed to bring middle class economics into the 21st century. This Budget shows what we can do if we invest in America's future and commit to an economy that rewards hard work, generates rising incomes, and allows everyone to share in the prosperity of a growing America. It lays out a strategy to strengthen our middle class and help America's hard-working families get ahead in a time of relentless economic and technological change. And it makes the critical investments needed to accelerate and sustain economic growth in the long run, including in research, education, training, and infrastructure.English
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Global
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Monday, February 2, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry released remarks with Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah after their meeting.
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Qatar
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Friday, January 30, 2015
The United States is concerned by the Ethiopian Federal High Court’s January 28, 2015, decision to proceed with the trial of six bloggers and three independent journalists on charges under the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation.English
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Ethiopia
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Friday, January 30, 2015
The United States welcomes the announcement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of the start of military operations against the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an armed group that has inflicted immeasurable suffering on the civilian population of eastern DRC and Rwanda for over 20 years.English
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
The United States is deeply concerned by reports of the arrests and indefinite detentions of Equatoguinean citizens protesting the expenditures incurred by the Government of Equatorial Guinea to host the ongoing Cup of African Nations football tournament. English
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Equatorial Guinea
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
The United States strongly condemns Hezbollah’s attack today from Lebanon on Israeli Defense Forces。
Country(s):
Lebanon
Israel
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
The United States strongly condemns ISIL’s despicable murder of an innocent Japanese citizen, Haruna Yukawa.
Country(s):
Japan
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
The United States welcomes reports of six journalists released on bail in Eritrea. English
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Eritrea
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
The United States strongly condemns the January 20 aerial bombing of the Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) hospital in Frandala, Southern Kordofan by the Sudan Armed Forces.English
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Sudan
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Monday, January 26, 2015
For the United States, Nigeria is an increasingly important strategic partner. Nigeria has a critical role to play in the security and prosperity of this continent and beyond. The U.S. is committed to helping the electoral process succeed. English
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Nigeria
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Friday, January 23, 2015
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.English
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South Sudan
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Friday, January 23, 2015
The U.S. New Silk Road initiative is a reflection of the Obama Administration’s enduring commitment to the region, a recognition of the vital importance of economic and energy connectivity, and a representation of our belief that shared prosperity can lead to stability and security.English
Country(s):
Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan
Kazakhstan
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Friday, January 23, 2015
The United States is deeply concerned after a second day of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the National Assembly's passage of electoral legislation and as the Senate began consideration of similar legislation. English
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
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Friday, January 23, 2015
The United States is troubled by reports of President Hadi and his cabinet’s resignation. At this time, it is critical that all sides avoid violence.English
Country(s):
Yemen
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond before the Counter-ISIL Coalition small group meeting
English
Country(s):
Iraq
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry speaks on the death of of King Abdullah.English
Country(s):
Saudi Arabia
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with UK Foreign Secretary Hammond and Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi.English
Country(s):
Iraq
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
On January 21, key members of the global coalition met in London to review and discuss their efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL not just through military force, but by addressing the underlying narrative of the organization, its financing, its flow of foreign fighters, and by reasserting their commitment to Iraq.English
Country(s):
United Kingdom
Iraq
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The United States strongly condemns the violence that occurred in Niger on January 16 and 17 during protests against the depiction of the Prophet Mohamed in the French journal Charlie Hebdo.English
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Niger
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