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, December 21, 2013
Last night, upon landing in Hawaii, President Obama was updated on Air Force One on the status of the four American service members who were wounded attempting to evacuate American citizens in Bor, South Sudan. He directed his national security team to ensure the safety of our military personnel, and to continue to work with the United Nations to evacuate our citizens from Bor.English
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South Sudan
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
Secretary Kerry called South Sudanese President Salva Kiir just after midnight in Washington to discuss ways to stop the violence in South Sudan.
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South Sudan
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Saturday, December 21, 2013
At the request of the Department of State, the United States Africa Command, utilizing forces from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attempted to evacuate U.S. citizens from the town of Bor, South Sudan, today. English
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South Sudan
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Friday, December 20, 2013
The international community is laser-focused on the deeply alarming violence in South Sudan. We are all determined to continue standing for the aspirations of a people who have endured far too many years of conflict and sacrificed far too much to allow their young country to plunge back into turmoil. English
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South Sudan
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Friday, December 20, 2013
The international community continues to become more deeply involved in trying to stem the bloody chaos that has descended on the Central African Republic (CAR), with America’s ambassador to the U.N. leading a delegation there this week, and the White House announcing $101 million worth of aid to the country.English
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Central African Republic
Burundi
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Friday, December 20, 2013
I also wish to note the exceptional cooperation between Kazakhstani and American law enforcement. English
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Kazakhstan
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Friday, December 20, 2013
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Burundi
Friday, December 20, 2013
Effective security sector reform (SSR) efforts in Africa should align with on-the-ground realities and insecurities of African people and states in order to build a sense of genuine ownership and participation by citizens and civil society, two international experts said at a weeklong Africa Center program on SSR in Central Africa.English
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Central Africa Regional
Sierra Leone
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Friday, December 20, 2013
The United States welcomes the official transition from the Peace and Consolidation Mission in the Central African Republic (MICOPAX) to the African Union-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA). MISCA, with the support of French troops, offers the most immediate and effective mechanism to prevent atrocities and restore security in the Central African Republic (CAR). We commend the troop contributing countries of the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea, for their efforts under MICOPAX and, with the addition of Burundi, for their renewed commitment under MISCA to provide security and hope to the people of CAR.
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Central African Republic
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Friday, December 20, 2013
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Assistant Majority Leader and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, issued the following statement Friday after the Ugandan parliament approved legislation to make homosexual acts punishable with life imprisonment. English
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Uganda
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Friday, December 20, 2013
Today, Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, released the following statement calling on Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to veto the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Bill:
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Uganda
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
The President expressed his desire to continue strengthening the relationship between the United States and Chile, building on the close partnership he enjoyed with President-elect Bachelet during her previous term.English
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Chile
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
On December 18, 2013, approximately 45 U.S. Armed Forces personnel deployed to South Sudan to support the security of U.S. personnel and our Embassy. Although equipped for combat, this force was deployed for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property. This force will remain in South Sudan until the security situation becomes such that it is no longer needed.
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South Sudan
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
In recent weeks, government affiliated armed groups and independent militias have committed shocking and horrific atrocities against innocent civilians in the Central African Republic (CAR). The CAR faces extraordinary challenges to restore security and to ensure protection of the civilian population. English
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Central African Republic
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
“I am appalled to learn of yet another murder of an Armenian solider in an unprovoked attack by Azerbaijani troops against Armenian forces,” said Costa.English
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Armenia
Azerbaijan
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses evacuations in South Sudan, Dennis Rodman's visit to North Korea, Iran's nuclear program, domestic politics in Egypt and other issues.English
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South Sudan
India
North Korea
Afghanistan
Iran
Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Russia
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
The details of the charges are still unclear, but we question whether Mr. Mammadli’s detention is related to his organization’s election monitoring and reporting activities. English
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Azerbaijan
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Spokesperson Jay Carney discusses U.S.-Indian diplomatic relations, Iran's nuclear program and the conflict in Syria. English
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India
Iran
Syria
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power is leading a delegation of U.S. officials, including Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield, to Bangui, Central African Republic; Abuja, Nigeria; and N’djamena, Chad; December 17-20.
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Nigeria
Chad
Ethiopia
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Recognizing the growing threat of an attack in the Middle East and Central Asia involving weapons of mass destruction, officials at U.S. Central Command are working closely with partner nations across the region to prevent one and, if it occurs, to be able to respond quickly to mitigate the consequences.English
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Iraq
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