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.
Monday, September 8, 2014
The United States strongly supports NATO’s cooperation with partners as a means to share more effectively burdens and act worldwide to accomplish our common security goals. This aligns with wider U.S. strategy of driving global cooperation on security challenges through networks of alliances. English
Country(s):
Georgia
Ukraine
Moldova
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Monday, September 8, 2014
Just a few hours ago, overcoming the obstacle of ethnic and sectarian divides, the Iraqi parliament approved a new and inclusive government, one that has the potential to unite all of Iraq’s diverse communities for a strong Iraq, a united Iraq, and to give those communities the chance to build the future that all Iraqis desire and deserve.English
Country(s):
Iraq
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Friday, August 29, 2014
President Obama provided an update on important issues ahead of his attendance at the NATO Summit in the United Kingdom next week. English
Country(s):
Iraq
Ukraine
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
We condemn the August 21 beating in Nakhchivan City, Azerbaijan of noted civil society activist Ilgar Nasibov, Director of the NGO Democracy Support Center, who is currently hospitalized in grave condition. Mr. Nasibov has been a well-respected civil society activist and human rights defender for more than ten years.
English
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Azerbaijan
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Monday, August 25, 2014
The beheading of American journalist James Foley at the hands of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (also known as ISIS or ISIL) is a brutal reminder of the group’s threat not just in the Middle East, but also against Americans. To defeat this threat, the United States should expand the range of its airstrike campaign, increase the number of personnel deployed to Iraq, and empower its regional allies to roll-back ISIS’ territorial gains. English
Country(s):
Iraq
Syria
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Monday, August 25, 2014
Discussed: Libya/Egypt/UAE airstrikes, Syria/ISIS, Bahrain,English
Country(s):
Egypt
Libya
United Arab Emirates
Russia
Ukraine
Georgia
Syria
Bahrain
Iraq
United Kingdom
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Friday, August 15, 2014
While at Soto Cano McHugh also observed how the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, Army Forces Battalion, Medical Element, Joint Security Forces and 612th Air Base Squadron work together to promote security and stability in the Central America region.English
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Honduras
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Friday, August 15, 2014
Specifically, the two-week visit helped to familiarize the Chileans with U.S. Army techniques, tactics, and procedures for intelligence support at the tactical level brigade combat team military intelligence company.
English
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Chile
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Friday, August 15, 2014
"A lot of their shooting techniques and styles have been adapted for the favelas and jungle environments," said 1st Lt. Lamontie James, the LCE executive officer with SPMAGTF South, and a native of Tampa, Fla. "We are more focused on Iraq and Afghanistan type engagements."
English
Country(s):
Brazil
Friday, August 15, 2014
"This PANAMAX exercise is a huge event," said Calle. "It is one of the largest maritime exercises in the world, centered on protecting the Panama Canal."English
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South America Regional
Central America Regional
Caribbean Regional
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Friday, August 15, 2014
"The 17 partner nations participating in this exercise benefit from the collaborative efforts to ensure the safety and security of the Panama Canal and this exercise is designed to test their responsiveness, foster cooperation, and increase interoperability among them."English
Country(s):
South America Regional
Central America Regional
Caribbean Regional
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Friday, August 15, 2014
The main focus of PANAMAX 2014 is to exercise a variety of responses to any request from the government of Panama to protect and guarantee safe passage of traffic through the Panama Canal while respecting national sovereignty.
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South America Regional
Central America Regional
Caribbean Regional
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Friday, August 15, 2014
The service members discussed that violating human rights indicates a lack of command control and discipline, undercutting the legitimacy of the government and its missions.
English
Country(s):
Guatemala
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Friday, August 8, 2014
Country(s):
Iraq
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Friday, August 8, 2014
Country(s):
Iraq
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Friday, August 8, 2014
The President announced the Security Governance Initiative (SGI), a new joint endeavor between the United States and six African partners that offers a comprehensive approach to improving security sector governance and capacity to address threats. English
Country(s):
Ghana
Kenya
Mali
Niger
Nigeria
Tunisia
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Friday, August 8, 2014
We are committed to working with our African partners to address immediate threats and build durable and professional security sector institutions required to achieve our long-term counterterrorism objectives.English
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Africa Regional
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Friday, August 8, 2014
U.S.announced at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership (APRRP, “A-Prep” for short) a new investment of $110 million per year for 3-5 years to build the capacity of African militaries to rapidly deploy peacekeepersEnglish
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Africa Regional
Senegal
Ghana
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
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Friday, August 8, 2014
On August 5, the U.S. Special Representative for Somalia, James P.English
Country(s):
Somalia
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Friday, August 8, 2014
Country(s):
Iraq
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