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, April 3, 2014
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding South Sudan.
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South Sudan
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
After nearly a month in Mauritania, a team of Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14.1 completed its latest theater security cooperation mission, March 21.English
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Mauritania
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
This is a very important moment for us because we believe deeply that this relationship can grow significantly, that there is much to be done to be able to advance our mutual interests. And in the end, diplomacy and relationships are built on the ability of countries to be able to find those interests and to find ways to be able to meet them together.English
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Algeria
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Situation in South SudanEnglish
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South Sudan
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
The Department recognizes the concern of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) regarding Baghlan prison construction.English
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Afghanistan
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order (the "order") declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the situation in and in relation to South Sudan.English
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South Sudan
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Green Berets assigned to 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), in support of Special Operations Command South, trained with Dominican Republic Special Operations Forces (SOF) as part of a month-long Joint Combined Exchange Training program.English
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Dominican Republic
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The antigovernment protests are being carried out by people in the wealthier segments of society who seek to reverse the gains of the democratic process.
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Venezuela
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
We have a President whose administration has been announcing that he has been deporting record numbers of people, but when you look at the numbers, you find out that he is double counting and he has changed the definition of "removals."English
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Central America Regional
Mexico
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Since 2004, the United States has dedicated almost $90 million to support environmental cooperation with CAFTA-DR countries.English
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Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson will travel to Mexico, April 2–4, to reinforce bilateral cooperation in protecting human rights, ensuring safe and secure communities, and promoting economic prosperity.English
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Mexico
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Last Friday marked the closing ceremony of this year’s Combined Endeavor Main Planning Conference. The event was hosted in Sofia, Bulgaria, by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense and U.S. European Command.
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Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
“It is vital that the elections are credible, inclusive and transparent. That their outcome is acceptable to the Afghan people. And that any alleged violations are addressed swiftly, through the established institutions”, NATO Secretary General added.English
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Afghanistan
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
“At this time, it is more important than ever to stress that the breach of territorial integrity and sovereignty is unacceptable. That nations have the right to make their own free choices. And that those choices should be respected by all”, the Secretary General said.
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Georgia
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The participants particularly focused on areas relating to different aspects of security, such as conflict prevention, the OSCE’s programmes dealing with Violent Extremism and Radicalization that lead to Terrorism (VERLT), freedom of belief and anti-terrorism.English
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Tajikistan
Europe Regional
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
African Partnership Flight Angola 2014 came to a close after a full week of events including Airmen from the Angolan, U.S. and Zambian air forces, March 28.English
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Angola
Zambia
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
So our agenda today, or at least part of it, is going to be to look at how do we get more natural gas through what folks call the Southern corridor, from Azerbaijan to Turkey and on to Europe.English
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Europe Regional
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Ukraine
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Press Secretary Carney answered questions regarding the stalemate in Middle East peace negotiations and the possibility of releasing Jonathan Pollard, a convicted spy, as a means to keep the negotiations going.
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Israel
Palestinian Territories
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Cable-lined paths plugged into modular tents, garnished by satellite dishes are synched with the constant hum of generators; indicators of a fully-capable network of internet, phone and radio access complimented by their classified counterparts. English
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Morocco
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
The United States encourages the presidential candidates, their supporters, and election officials to abide by the laws and regulations governing the elections. By committing to an inclusive, fair, and transparent process, Afghanistan’s leaders will contribute to an outcome that is broadly accepted by Afghans and that strengthens the unity of the country and its democratic future.
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Afghanistan
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