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.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Obama spoke by phone with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto to discuss a regional strategy to address the influx of unaccompanied children coming from Central America.English
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Mexico
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The current crisis in Iraq is a sobering reminder of the vulnerability of the United States to the inherent instability of the global oil market. English
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Iraq
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discussed Secretary Kerry's meeting with Saudi Ambassador Adel al-Jubeir, the ongoing conflict in Iraq, nuclear negotiations with Iran, chemical weapons in Syria, the kidnapped teens and President Abbas' response, and the capture of Ahmed Abu Katallah.English
Country(s):
Iraq
Iran
Syria
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Libya
Saudi Arabia
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The Joint Task Force-Bravo U.S. Southern Command Situational Assessment Team (SSAT) received training and performed practical exercises with the Automated Route Reconnaissance Kit (ARRK) from the Army South Geospatial Planning Cell this week in preparation for future disaster relief missions in Central America.English
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Central America Regional
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Congressional Record on the immigration of children crisis at the US-Mexico borderEnglish
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Central America Regional
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses the arrest of Ahmed Abu Khatallah in Libya, plans for the U.S. in Iraq's conflict, nuclear negotiations with Iran, the unity government of the Palestinians and kidnapping of three Israelis, the release of Al-Jazeera journalist Abdullah al-Shami in Egypt, and the latest al-Shabaab attack in Kenya.English
Country(s):
Iraq
Iran
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Libya
Egypt
Kenya
Syria
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance, Frank A. Rose spoke about the Obama administrations commitment to ballistic missile defense, specifically the missile defense budget request for FY2015 and cooperation on missile defense with U.S. allies.English
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Global
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Drawing on the results of a 2013 study in six northern Nigerian states, this report addresses the question of how youth are radicalized and recruited into armed groups and what the Nigerian government and other interested actors can do to prevent it.English
Country(s):
Nigeria
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Secretary of State John Kerry welcomes Chilean Foreign Minister to Washington, D.C.English
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Chile
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
On June 12, Ambassador Kubiske visited the Tegucigalpa garbage dump and nearby Amor, Fe y Esperanza (AFE) school to raise awareness about World Day Against Child Labor.English
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Honduras
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
"You’ve all seen our stepped-up pace of engagement, but I think it’s really worth underscoring the unprecedented nature and level of engagement by this administration to advance our relationships with our friends and partners in the region..."English
Country(s):
Colombia
Brazil
Guatemala
Dominican Republic
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Three of the five New Horizons Belize 2014 construction crews have turned over the keys to facilities as of June 13, while two remaining construction sites are putting the final touches on building additions.English
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Belize
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
In preparation for the 2014 hurricane season, the Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element (MEDEL) conducted a humanitarian assistance/disaster response (HADR) exercise June 12, 2014.English
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Honduras
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Although Bahraini security officials argue that Bahraini Shi'ite opposition leaders are under Iran's influence, the Shi'ites reject this notion, claiming that they are seeking to reverse discrimination and obtain social equality with Sunnis.English
Country(s):
Bahrain
Iran
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
After more than a decade of extended U.S. military deployments and costly counterinsurgency efforts, the United States needs to find a new pathway that employs a more targeted use of force in coordination with reliable partners in the region. The United States must use all elements of statecraft to get countries in the region to stop engaging in policies that undermine long-term stability and start taking steps to respond to the crushing social, economic, and demographic trends that are affecting every country in the region.
Country(s):
Iraq
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Monday, June 16, 2014
As a result of ongoing instability and violence in certain areas of Iraq, Embassy Baghdad is reviewing its staffing requirements in consultation with the State Department. English
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Iraq
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Monday, June 16, 2014
"We congratulate President Santos on his victory, as well as the Colombian people and electoral officials on a peaceful and orderly election".English
Country(s):
Colombia
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Secretary Kerry spoke with the Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari today to discuss the situation in Iraq. The Secretary stressed to the Foreign Minister that the United States is committed to supporting Iraq and that the President is examining a range of options that could help the Iraqi security forces push back on ISIL advances. English
Country(s):
Iraq
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Country(s):
Iraq
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses the ongoing crisis in Iraq and the three Israeli teenagers kidnapped in the West Bank.English
Country(s):
Iraq
Israel
Palestinian Territories
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