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.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
We are deeply concerned by reports of violations by both the Government of South Sudan and anti-government forces of the Cessation of Hostilities agreement that was signed in Addis Ababa on January 23. We urge the redeployment or phased withdrawal of foreign forces invited by either side, and warn of the serious consequences which could result from any regionalization of this conflict.English
Country(s):
South Sudan
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Saturday, February 8, 2014
U.S. Concern about Violations of Cessation of Hostilities in South Sudan
English
Country(s):
South Sudan
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Saturday, February 8, 2014
The African elephant, one of the world's most majestic animals, is in danger. In the early 1900s, 5 million elephants roamed the African continent. Then the ivory trade drove them to the brink of extinction, with 90% of African elephants killed for the ivory in their tusks.English
Country(s):
Africa Regional
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) William R. Brownfield will visit Guatemala and Honduras February 9-12.
English
Country(s):
Guatemala
Honduras
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Missions like these are made possible by the Denton Amendment, a State Department and USAID program that allows the delivery of donated humanitarian aid on Air Force assets.
English
Country(s):
Haiti
Honduras
Panama
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Friday, February 7, 2014
FOR has obtained documentation of a purchase in 2011 by the Colombian military of 150 such "Enhanced Paveway" guidance systems, for $6 million. Such Foreign Military Sales are facilitated and typically subsidized by Pentagon agencies.English
Country(s):
Colombia
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the Treasury designation Iran's role in the Syrian conflict, Israel's view of the peace process, the House of Representatives' criticism of the Benghazi ARB, freedom of expression in Turkey, and other topics. English
Country(s):
Iran
Syria
Libya
Israel
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Argentina
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Friday, February 7, 2014
The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Somalia.English
Country(s):
Somalia
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
La Fiscal General, Dra. Claudia Paz y Paz, es muestra de que en Guatemala existen servidores
publicos honestos, capaces y con integridad.Spanish
Country(s):
Guatemala
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Under his leadership, elections are now on the horizon, which could for the first time provide the filling out of all of the electoral positions to Haiti.English
Country(s):
Haiti
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Exercise personnel affiliated with New Horizons will be working at several locations throughout Belize with the New Horizons team headquartered at Price Barracks near Belize City.English
Country(s):
Belize
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
As a U.S. Congressman, I am also disturbed by the possibility that U.S. intelligence or defense agencies might have unwittingly provided support to the so-called "Andromeda" operation, either directly or indirectly, through funds, equipment, traEnglish
Country(s):
Colombia
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Missions like these are made possible by the Denton Amendment, a State Department and USAID program that allows the delivery of donated humanitarian aid on Air Force assets, on a space available basis.English
Country(s):
Haiti
Honduras
Panama
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
The sharing of expertise between the two military bodies will this time focus on air operations during a two-week period and will include the use of U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters. English
Country(s):
Trinidad and Tobago
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Though there has been a flurry of activity in the House, primarily through hearings, since 2011, there have been no major congressional initiatives in the Americas.English
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Agents’ humanitarian efforts resulted in more than 800 rescues in 2013, compared to 632 in fiscal 2012. Deaths totaled 194, an increase of 14 over the previous year.English
Country(s):
Mexico
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Press Secretary Jay Carney address the President's upcoming meeting with the President of Haiti. English
Country(s):
Haiti
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
Spokespersom Jen Psaki discusses the deal reached between opposition forces and humanitarian assistance in Syria, Internet law issues in Turkey, security matters in Russia, and other recent concerns. English
Country(s):
Syria
Turkey
Russia
Ukraine
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Thursday, February 6, 2014
A landmark framework of cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations on the prevention of and response to conflict-related sexual violence in Africa was signed Friday 31 January 2014, on the final day of the 22nd African Union Summit. English
Country(s):
Africa Regional
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
The USS Halyburton is supporting Operation Martillo and she means business.
English
Country(s):
Caribbean Regional
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