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, May 29, 2014
The Vice President will travel to Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic and meet with the leaders of those countries.English
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Brazil
Colombia
Venezuela
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
A current Puerto Rico Superior Court Judge and Puerto Rico businessman were charged with bribery and conspiracy.English
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Puerto Rico
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
"While developing its counter-terrorism strategies, governments should bear in mind the importance of tactical negotiations, especially at the early stages of crisis situations,” said Richard Wheeler, Political Officer at the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.English
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Turkmenistan
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
These convictions are a major setback to Azerbaijan’s democratic development.English
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Azerbaijan
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
The meeting covered themes including reforming the security sector, combatting impunity, strengthening human rights institutions, and collaborating with civil society.
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Honduras
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The US and Colombian navies met to discuss combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations.
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Colombia
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Today, as part of this effort, I am calling on Congress to support a new Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund of up to $5 billion, which will allow us to train, build capacity, and facilitate partner countries on the front lines. English
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Global
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Obama said he will work with Congress to ramp up support for those in the Syrian opposition who offer the best alternative to terrorists and brutal dictators.English
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Syria
Libya
Turkey
Jordan
Somalia
Yemen
Mali
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
In his West Point speech, the President will announce that he would ask Congress to support a new Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund (CTPF), which will provide the flexibility and resources required to respond to emerging needs as terrorist threats around the world continue to evolve.English
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Global
Afghanistan
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The Judicial Independence and Legal Empowerment Project (JILEP) is USAID’s four-year (2010-2014), $19 million program to increase the independence of the judiciary, strengthen the institutional capacity of legal professional associations, improve the quality of legal education, develop commercial law, and improve commercial law-related practice. English
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Georgia
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the security situation in Libya, the attack on OPCW staff in Syria, the Egyptian elections, efforts to free the girls in Nigeria, and freedom of religion in Sudan. English
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Libya
Sudan
Syria
Nigeria
Egypt
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The Republic of Azerbaijan and the United States share a commitment to diversifying energy supplies and promoting regional security. We are especially grateful for Azerbaijan’s partnership on the NATO mission in Afghanistan English
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Azerbaijan
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Libya and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Libya depart immediately. English
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Libya
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
Our security partnership is especially strong. We honor the commitment of your troops who serve in Afghanistan and in other missions that build a more peaceful and prosperous world.English
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Georgia
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Kelly discussed bilateral security cooperation during visits to Brazilian military units in Manaus, located in the heart of the Amazon, and at the Ministry of Defence in Brasilia. The leaders discussed common interests like transnational organized crime, border security and space modernization. English
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Brazil
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Friday, May 23, 2014
The Brazilian admiral was awarded for “extraordinary personal contributions” from July 2011 – July 2013 that “greatly enhanced understanding, improved cooperation, and strengthened relations between the United States Navy and Brazilian Navy,” according to the award citation.English
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Brazil
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Friday, May 23, 2014
We stand ready to support an inclusive reconciliation process in order to gather all the Libyans in support of the political transition, with the support of the United Nations.English
Country(s):
Libya
Europe Regional
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Friday, May 23, 2014
United Nations had added Boko Haram to its 1267 sanctions list as an effort to help Nigeria counter terrorist threats.English
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Nigeria
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Friday, May 23, 2014
The Defense Department’s addition of an unmanned aerial vehicle and 80 Air Force troops to U.S. efforts supporting Nigeria’s search for over 200 missing schoolgirls has turned the mission into an air operation.English
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Nigeria
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Friday, May 23, 2014
U.S. and several allies issue statement on recent developments in Libya and continued unrest.
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Country(s):
Libya