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, 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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Monday, January 27, 2014
The Major Case Management course is designed to enhance the ability to organize, direct, and control a complex investigation related to terrorism or other major criminal acts.English
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Tajikistan
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Monday, January 27, 2014
U.S. Army Major General Michael K. Nagata, commander of Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), visited Tajikistan to meet with senior U.S. and Tajik officials on issues of bilateral security cooperation and regional interest.English
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Tajikistan
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
The United States is deeply concerned by renewed inter-religious violence in the Central African Republic (CAR). We condemn attacks by both anti-Balaka and Seleka groups in Bangui and the provinces.English
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Central African Republic
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
The United States House Appropriations Committee has included stringent new requirements of accountability from the Government of Ethiopia in a section of the new 2014 bill that directly addresses Ethiopia. English
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Ethiopia
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Friday, January 24, 2014
The Department regrets Texas’ decision to proceed with Mr. Tamayo’s execution without that review and reconsideration, but remains committed to working to uphold our international obligationsEnglish
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Mexico
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Friday, January 24, 2014
President Obama says a cease-fire in South Sudan is the first step toward ending civil strife that has resulted in thousands of deaths — military and civilian — in five weeks of violence.
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South Sudan
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met today with French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to address shared interests and security challenges both nations face and to reinforce the oldest U.S. alliance.English
Country(s):
Mali
Central African Republic
France
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Friday, January 24, 2014
The Ministers of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, and Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, and the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group discussed substantive issues to advance the peace process.English
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Azerbaijan
Armenia
Russia
Europe Regional
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Friday, January 24, 2014
The daily press briefing addressed the cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, terrorism and mass atrocities in Syria, and the Iraqi Council of Representatives' Speaker's travel to the U.S. English
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South Sudan
Iraq
Syria
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Friday, January 24, 2014
This daily press briefing addresses Egypt's status in the African Union, the ongoing discussions in Geneva regarding Syria, and the IGAD mediations for a cessation of hostilities in South Sudan. English
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South Sudan
Syria
Egypt
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Friday, January 24, 2014
Marines and sailors originally with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 8, 2014, to assume the new rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa.English
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Africa Regional
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Friday, January 24, 2014
I welcome the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan. The people of South Sudan worked too long and fought too hard to have this young nation fall back into violence, and I hope that this agreement will be a critical first step to building a lasting peace.
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South Sudan
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Friday, January 24, 2014
I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace. Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to work to fully and immediately implement the agreement and start an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the underlying causes of the conflict.English
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South Sudan
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Friday, January 24, 2014
This press briefing addresses nuclear negotiation with Iran, human rights abuses in Syria, and bilateral security agreements with AfghanistanEnglish
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Afghanistan
Syria
Iran
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
The United States welcomes the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces. This agreement is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace in South Sudan.English
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South Sudan
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
The United States remains firmly committed to Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. English
Country(s):
Georgia
Russia
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
This press briefing addresses Iran's nuclear capacity, ongoing developments in Syria, and U.S. troop levels in AfghanistanEnglish
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Syria
Iran
Afghanistan
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Algunos opositores al proceso de dialogo en La Habana han puesto a circular versiones falsas y mitos inverosimiles sobre su verdadero alcance. Vamos a esclarecer enseguida las principales leyendasSpanish
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Colombia
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
The way a society cares for its prison population is a good index of its values and civility. A cursory inspection of Brazil's penal justice system reveals a culture bordering on sadismEnglish
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Brazil
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