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 22, 2014
Secretary of Defense Hagel met with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi today at the Pentagon. Secretary Hagel provided an update on U.S. efforts to accelerate delivery of critical defense equipment to resupply the Iraqi Security Forces conducting missions in Anbar Province. The secretary also underscored the importance of proceeding with federal Iraqi elections as scheduled, and encouraged the Government of Iraq's efforts to implement local and national political initiatives. English
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Iraq
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
The daily press briefing addressed reactions to evidence of massive human rights abuses in Syria and the terrorist bombing in Lebanon, as well as updates on South Sudan peace process. Ms. Harf gave the U.S. reaction to the election of the new interim president of the Central African Republic. English
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Lebanon
Syria
Central African Republic
South Sudan
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
As U.S. airlift missions operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continue, Uganda maintains their role as a key U.S. strategic partner.English
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Uganda
Rwanda
Central African Republic
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Ricardo Sabogal, director de la Unidad de Restitucion de Tierras, habla de los logros y dificultades de la restitucion de tierrasSpanish
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Colombia
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Since its independence, South Sudan has made modest but important steps on the path to development. But today, fighting between government and rebel forces puts that progress at risk, wreaking havoc on a people who have faced more than their share of suffering and denial. Recent violence in South Sudan has left thousands dead and has driven nearly half a million people from their homes.
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South Sudan
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Participants raised various issues faced by local communities on the ground in relation to the presence of fences along the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL). English
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Georgia
Russia
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
During CEANCO, senior enlisted military leadership from over 40 nations will engage in discussions of current and future challenges facing their militaries, including the role of the NCO during force transformation, NCO professional development, NCO education, NCO evaluation, and veteran care. English
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Georgia
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
"The U.S. Embassy, through the EXBS program, is pleased to assist the Customs Service in its effort to enhance its training capacity which will enable it to better combat the threat of contraband, including the very real threat of weapons of mass destruction.” English
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Tajikistan
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The United States welcomes the selection of Catherine Samba-Panza as Transitional President in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.).As C.A.R.'s first woman head of state since the country’s independence, and with her special background in human rights work and mediation, she has a unique opportunity to advance the political transition process.English
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Central African Republic
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
A Central African was fishing on a riverbank last month when a group of 19 men, women, and children emerged from the bush and called out to him in Swahili. Holding their weapons over their heads, they announced that they were part of Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and wanted to defect. At the group’s request, the fisherman took them across the river in his boat, and soon a Ugandan military helicopter arrived.
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Central Africa Regional
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
The White House is pleased to announce that the United States will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on August 5 and 6, 2014. President Obama looks forward to welcoming leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital to further strengthen ties with one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions. English
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Africa Regional
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
When an overwhelming majority of people in the then-autonomous region of South Sudan voted for independence two years ago, the world applauded, and the United States extended its hand in friendship and support.
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South Sudan
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continued airlifting a Rwandan mechanized battalion Jan. 19.English
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Rwanda
Central African Republic
African Union
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
We strongly support Georgia's NATO aspirations and we are grateful for Georgia's contributions in the activities in Afghanistan. English
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Georgia
Russia
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
The visit reaffirmed U.S. support for Georgia's democratic development and territorial integrity, as well as U.S. appreciation for Georgia's sacrifices and contribution to the NATO mission in Afghanistan. English
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Georgia
Afghanistan
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
The United States welcomes the announcement of the final results of Madagascar’s presidential election. We commend the Malagasy electoral authorities for organizing a poll that reflects the will of the Malagasy people and are grateful to the United Nations for its support to the electoral process.
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Madagascar
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Friday, January 17, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses confidence building measures ahead of the Geneva talks, a potential framework agreement between Israelis and Palestinians, Dep Secretary Burns' meeting with Iraqi officials, aid to Nigeria given the country's LGBT record, and other issues. English
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Syria
Russia
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Nigeria
Uganda
Venezuela
Iraq
Russia
Lebanon
Jordan
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Friday, January 17, 2014
U.S. Army Africa continues to support joint military operations in Central African Republic that began in mid-December. Additionally, USARAF just coordinated airlift to hundreds of French forces deployed in support of security assistance across Mali. Multiple nations joined together to ensure peace remains a reality for Mali residents.
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Central African Republic
France
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Friday, January 17, 2014
he Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) supported a five-day workshop January 13–17, 2014, on lessons-learned from U.S. and Nigerian counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency activities, jointly hosted by the Nigerian Defence College, U.S. Special Operations Command, and Special Operations Command at AFRICOM.English
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Nigeria
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