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, January 29, 2014
Washington's pursuit of trade with Colombia -- encapsulated by the recent U.S.-Colombia free-trade agreement -- is abetting human rights abuses and marginalizing Colombian activists.
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Colombia
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
In addition, a two-year bilateral agreement of co-operation was signed between the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the SCNS Anti-terrorism Centre.English
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Kyrgyzstan
Turkey
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
The potential of global events to instantaneously spark grievances around the world hinders advance warning, disruption, and attribution of plots.English
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Global
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
As part of our ongoing efforts to support the people of the Central African Republic (CAR), on January 7, the State Department hosted an interfaith dialogue connecting religious leaders in the United States with religious leaders in CAR to spotlight their inspiring efforts to promote peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion. English
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Central African Republic
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Colombia’s highest court ruled that the fact that information relates to national security or international relations is insufficient on its own to prevent public access. A similar question is currently pending in Peru.
English
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Colombia
Peru
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The attendance of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza, along with that of the 33 Latin American heads of state at the Havana meeting signals the growing diplomatic importance of the regional body.
English
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Cuba
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
We again call on the Government of Azerbaijan to uphold its OSCE commitments to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, including those related to due process of the law and ensuring transparency and fairness in the judicial process. English
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Azerbaijan
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
While NATO is now more effective and efficient than at any time in its history, we will need to maintain the momentum of transformation at our next Summit in Wales in September.English
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Afghanistan
Turkey
Russia
Georgia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Egyptian Minister of Defense Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi spoke by phone this morning.
They discussed the completion of the Egyptian constitutional referendum, the demonstrations this past weekend, and the next steps in Egypt's political transition.
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Egypt
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2134 on the Central African Republic
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Central African Republic
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The issue of gender in peace support operations took a front row seat as dozens of representative from across the African continent gathered in Kenya at the International Peace Support Training Center Jan. 20 for a week-long conference. English
Country(s):
Spain
Netherlands
Africa Regional
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The United States condemns Boko Haram's vicious attacks on Sunday in Borno and Adamawa, Nigeria, that took the lives of dozens of innocent civilians.
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Nigeria
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
So, even as we aggressively pursue terrorist networks – through more targeted efforts and by building the capacity of our foreign partners – America must move off a permanent war footing. English
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Mali
Somalia
Western Hemisphere Regional
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Afghanistan
Syria
Iran
Iraq
Yemen
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Jen Psaki discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts on three fronts: the Iranian nuclear impasse, peace between Israel and the Palestinians and efforts to resolve the Syrian civil war. The passing of the Tunisian Constitution and development in Egypt are also mentioned. English
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Syria
Egypt
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Iran
Tunisia
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns will travel to Amman and to Addis Ababa.In Amman, he will meet with his Majesty King Abdullah II to discuss a broad range of issues. In Addis Ababa, Deputy Secretary Burns will lead the U.S. delegation to the African Union (AU) Summit.English
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Jordan
Ethiopia
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Press Secretary Carney addresses the ongoing negotiations in Geneva between Syrian government delegation representatives and members of the Syrian coalition, as well as reports that Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will run for the Egyptian Presidency and growing security concerns over the Sochi Olympics in Russia. English
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Russia
Syria
Egypt
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Given the small margin of victory at the polls in April, and ambivalent backing he has received from leftist social movements, it makes sense for Maduro to see the military as his most important pillar of supportEnglish
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Venezuela
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Manana 28 de enero, Chile rendira cuentas ante el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas por el [in]cumplimiento de sus obligaciones en materia de derechos humanosSpanish
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Chile
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Monday, January 27, 2014
In a letter sent to Secretary of State John Kerry today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner urged the administration to help ensure that the February 2 presidential elections in El Salvador are free and fair. English
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El Salvador
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Monday, January 27, 2014
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns will lead the U.S. delegation to the African Union (AU) Summit. The delegation will include high-level officials from across the U.S. government.English
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Ethiopia
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