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. 

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OSCE organizes international anti-terrorism study tour for Kyrgyz special service officers

Monday, April 21, 2014
The visit to Turkey builds upon ongoing collaboration between the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and Turkish National Police on assisting Kyrgyzstan in its antiterrorism efforts. English
Country(s): 
Turkey
Kyrgyzstan
Publisher / Source: 
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Tag(s): 
Law Enforcement
Counterterrorism
Military

Salvadoran forces, SOCSOUTH give aid to farming communities

Sunday, April 20, 2014
The MEDCAP was organized and hosted by the Salvadoran military, with support from the city’s municipal government, the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador and U.S. Special Operations Command South.English
Country(s): 
El Salvador
Author(s): 
Army Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Military Exercises

Obangame Express 2014 Participants Conclude In-Port Familiarization Drills

Friday, April 18, 2014
U.S., European, South American and African naval forces concluded two days of in-port familiarization drills at the Nigerian navy's Joint Maritime Security Training Center, April 17. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Lt. Amy Hession
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Navy
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Statement condemning attacks in South Sudan

Friday, April 18, 2014
Today, Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, released the following statement condemning the attacks yesterday on UN peackeepers in South Sudan:English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
Violence
U.S. Policy

Cyber Endeavor Capstone 2014 to expand on partnerships between public, private sectors

Thursday, April 17, 2014
This venue focuses on strengthening partner nation’s cyber defense capabilities through seminars, events and exercise support. Its purpose is to improve force readiness for deployment in support of multinational crisis response, exercise and future missions.English
Country(s): 
Europe Regional
Central Asia Regional
South Caucasus Regional
Author(s): 
Trina Zwicker
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. European Command
Tag(s): 
Security
U.S. Policy

U.S. Condemns Attacks in South Sudan

Thursday, April 17, 2014
The United States strongly condemns the attack on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Bor today by armed individuals that resulted in dozens of civilian casualties.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Violence
United Nations

State Department on Attacks in South Sudan

Thursday, April 17, 2014
U.S. Condemns Attacks in South Sudan English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
Violence
U.N. Peacekeeping

USNS Spearhead Delivers Project Handclasp Material in Nigeria

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Sailors and civil service mariners aboard joint, high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) delivered 46 pallets of humanitarian items donated by private companies to nongovernmental organizations as part of Project Handclasp in Lagos, Nigeria, April 15. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Atherton
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Navy
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Hagel Calls Chile’s Disaster Responses ‘Model for Region’

Thursday, April 17, 2014
The two defense leaders also further discussed areas of mutual concern and potential future collaboration on disaster response issues.English
Country(s): 
Chile
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
American Forces Press Service

Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Recent Attacks against Civilians and the UN Mission in South Sudan, April 17, 2014

Thursday, April 17, 2014
Recent Attacks against Civilians and the UN Mission in South SudanEnglish
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Ambassador Samantha Powers
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
Violence
United Nations

Major Colombian Union Suffers Bombing

Thursday, April 17, 2014
These latest attacks come just one week after the third anniversary of the U.S.-Colombia Labor Action Plan.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
Washington Office on Latin America
Video, Audio or PDF?: 
video
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the United Nations Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Rwanda Genocide

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
United Nations Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Rwanda GenocideEnglish
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Ambassador Samantha Powers
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
United Nations
U.S. Policy

Rear Admiral Piercey Visits Georgia (April 16)

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Rear Admiral Patrick Piercey, the Deputy Director of Plans, Policy, and Strategy at US European Command (EUCOM), visited Georgia to hold meetings with senior military officials to discuss U.S.-Georgia security cooperation - including defense reforms, professional military education, and current/future NATO contributions. English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Georgia
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Military

Ambassador Norland Commemorates Operation Provide Hope (April 16)

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Today’s shipment consists of 35 containers with items worth $10 million. It supports the U.S. Embassy’s strategic goal to improve the delivery of social services and to meet the basic needs of vulnerable groups.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Georgia
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Conflict

Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Call with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Secretary Hagel reiterated the steadfast U.S. commitment to its strategic partnership with the UAE and affirmed the importance of maintaining strong bilateral defense cooperation to ensure a stable and secure Middle East, a common objective of both countries. English
Country(s): 
United Arab Emirates
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Press Operations
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Military

Exercise Obangame Express 2014 Commences

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Naval forces from the United States, Europe, South America and Africa commenced the multinational maritime exercise Obangame Express, April 16. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Herman
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Navy
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Military and Police Aid

Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Meeting with Chilean Minister of National Defense Jorge Burgos Varela

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Secretary Hagel praises Chile's emergency responses to the recent earthquakes and fires in Valparaiso, and talks about ways for the two countries to collaborate in future endeavors.
Country(s): 
Chile
Author(s): 
Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Tag(s): 
Security

Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Briefing on the Prevention and Fight Against Genocide, April 16, 2014

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Security Council Briefing on the Prevention and Fight Against GenocideEnglish
Country(s): 
Africa Regional
Author(s): 
Ambassador Samantha Powers
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

The Government of Peru Arrests Leaders of a Front Organization for the Shining Path

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
The United States congratulates the Government of Peru for last week’s arrests of at least 28 leaders and members of a front organization for the Shining Path terrorist group.English
Country(s): 
Peru
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Security
U.S. Policy

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay

Tuesday, April 15, 2014
President Obama will host President Jose Mujica Cordano of Uruguay at the White House on Monday, May 12.English
Country(s): 
Uruguay
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

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