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.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made a statement rejecting the receipt of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) for 2014.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Spokesperson Psaki addresses the detained U.S. citizen in Egypt as well as the Privacy act waiver there and the role of consular officers. Also addressed are the Iranian arms shipment seizure and Middle East Peace Framework in Israel, travel of a Syrian UN representative, the dialogue between Gulf Nations, and the human rights report findings for Egypt and Israel.English
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Egypt
Israel
Syria
Qatar
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
The Department of Defense released its 2015 budget request and its 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
“The completion of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office, UNIPSIL, marks the end of more than 15 years of successive peace and political operations that all played critical roles in supporting Sierra Leone’s remarkable transition from war to peace,” English
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Sierra Leone
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Press Secretary Carney addresses the arms shipment which was intercepted in Israel, and the nuclear negotiations with Iran.English
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Israel
Iran
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
This is the third in a series of articles detailing the roles of liaison officers from a variety of organizations working with U.S. Army Africa.English
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Africa Regional
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
If sequestration continues, there would be fewer U.S. military forces in other regions, such as the Western Hemisphere and Africa, than there are today. These regions are already seeing the impact of increasingly constrained resources.English
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
President Obama called President Karzai today to discuss preparations for Afghanistan’s coming elections, Afghan-led peace and reconciliation efforts, and the Bilateral Security Agreement. English
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Afghanistan
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
As we move off the longest continuous war footing in our nation's history, this QDR explains how we will adapt, reshape, and rebalance our military for the challenges and opportunities of the future. English
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Middle East and North Africa Regional
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
The request is $0.4 billion less than the enacted FY 2014 appropriation and is consistent with the current budget caps. English
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Afghanistan
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Speaking to the House Armed Services Committee, Navy Adm. William H. McRaven cited "great strides" in dealing with current conflicts, preparing for future conflicts, and with the state of his workforce.English
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Iraq
Afghanistan
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) Russell D. Feingold will travel to London and The Hague this week to meet with donor partners, including with the Great Lakes Contact Group.English
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Rwanda
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Spokesperson Psaki addresses the upcoming elections in Egypt as well as the detention of an American citizen there, the reports of EU High Representative Aston traveling to Iran, Ambassador Ford's comments on Syria, challenges in Iraq, Secretary Kerry's attendance of the Paris conference, and President Obama's meeting with President Abbas of PalestineEnglish
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Egypt
Iran
Syria
Iraq
Lebanon
Palestinian Territories
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Press Secretary Carney and his guests address question related to President Obama's budget and other more general questions. Press Secretary Carney addresses the framework for peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine.English
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Israel
Palestinian Territories
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Speaking before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations February 26, Russell Feingold, the U.S. special envoy for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region, said the region stands at a crossroads between peace and ongoing conflict.
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
We need to have a path--and a quick one--for both Moldova and Georgia to move into NATO.English
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Russia
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Introduced H. Res. 488 – a resolution supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democracy, for respect for the rule of law and an end to the violence perpetrated by Nicolas Maduro's thugs.English
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Venezuela
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Delegations from the two countries held discussions in five working groups to expand cooperationEnglish
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Colombia
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Monday, March 3, 2014
The Niger Army’s 22nd Battalion trained with American, Canadian and Spanish troops supporting Flintlock 2014 on necessary learning objectives for a successful airborne supply delivery here, Feb. 21.English
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Niger
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Monday, March 3, 2014
The U.S. Navy's first-in-class joint high-speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) departed Rota, Spain March 2, as the ship now sets sail to the waters off Africa to participate with Africa partners in a series of engagements and exercises. English
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Africa Regional
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