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.
Monday, February 24, 2014
The government’s use of force and judicial intimidation against citizens and political figures, who are exercising a legitimate right to protest, is unacceptable and will only increase the likelihood of violence.English
Country(s):
Venezuela
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Monday, February 24, 2014
The donation of these buildings and this capability will increase the efficacy of the local, regional and national governments in responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and in this way will improve people’s lives.English
Country(s):
Paraguay
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Monday, February 24, 2014
It is clear to me this is a time that is very important in Cuban-
American relations.English
Country(s):
Cuba
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses reports of the Iran arms sale to Iraq, the peace process proceedings with Israel and Palestine, the government resignation in Egypt, and other security issues around the world. English
Country(s):
Iraq
Iran
Afghanistan
Syria
Egypt
Israel
Palestinian Territories
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Flintlock, the annual African-led military exercise for interoperability in security, counterterrorism and humanitarian aid, officially kicked off Feb. 19, 2014, with an opening ceremony celebrating the spirit of cooperation.English
Country(s):
Niger
Sahel Regional
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Monday, February 24, 2014
U.S. Army Africa continues to provide training to different African nations to help them secure their own borders, thereby helping them secure the region. Because of this, whatever American interests are in that region or country will, as a secondary effect, be secure as well.
English
Country(s):
Rwanda
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Both the President and the Vice President reaffirmed America’s commitment to Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, and made clear that the U.S. has a profound interest in Georgia’s success. English
Country(s):
Georgia
Russia
Europe Regional
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the U.S.'s dealing with Russia on Syria and Ukraine, El Chapo's capture in Mexico with U.S. support, violence in Venezuela, and the human rights situation in Uganda. English
Country(s):
Uganda
Ukraine
Syria
Mexico
Venezuela
Russia
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Monday, February 24, 2014
The President and Vice President both congratulated the Prime Minister for Georgia’s success in completing the country’s first peaceful, democratic transition of power.English
Country(s):
Georgia
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Enactment of Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality BillEnglish
Country(s):
Uganda
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Instead of standing on the side of freedom, justice, and equal rights for its people, today, regrettably, Ugandan President Museveni took Uganda a step backward by signing into law legislation criminalizing homosexuality.English
Country(s):
Uganda
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Sunday, February 23, 2014
Unspeakable violence and acts of terror like the ones committed by Boko Haram last week in northern Nigeria are horrific, wrong, and have no place in our world. English
Country(s):
Nigeria
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Friday, February 21, 2014
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will be traveling to Jerusalem, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Dubai February 21-25 for consultations with their governments and representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council following P5+1 negotiations with Iran in Vienna. The Under Secretary will also discuss bilateral issues during her travel.
English
Country(s):
Israel
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Iran
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Friday, February 21, 2014
The United States strongly condemns al-Shabaab’s attack today on the Villa Somalia Compound in Mogadishu.English
Country(s):
Somalia
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Friday, February 21, 2014
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the fighting between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces outside the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Malakal, where approximately 21,000 internally displaced persons are currently sheltered.English
Country(s):
South Sudan
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
This interdiction was carried out as part of Operation Martillo, which is one component in the United States government's whole-of-government approach to countering the use of the Central American littorals as transshipment routes.English
Country(s):
Central America Regional
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
The United States joins others in noting with grave concern the adoption of recent amendments to several laws in Azerbaijan affecting NGO registration, fines, and funding. English
Country(s):
Azerbaijan
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Media-related aspects of the draft criminal code and code on administrative offences were among the topics addressed today at an OSCE-supported expert meeting in the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of parliament of Kazakhstan.
English
Country(s):
Kazakhstan
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
We have maintained our security cooperation with Mexico. We are very pleased with the level of cooperation that we have with the Mexican government in addressing the narcotrafficking issue. English
Country(s):
Mexico
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
In this and all cases, we call for due process and the immediate release of those in Venezuela who have been detained while peacefully expressing their rights to freedom of expression and assembly. English
Country(s):
Venezuela
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