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. 

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U.S. Department of Defense Statement on Additional U.S. Support to France and the African Union in the Central African Republic

Monday, December 9, 2013
United States Department of Defense spokesperson Carl Woog delivers a statement on additional U.S. support to peacekeeping efforts in the Central African Republic. English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Carl Woog
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
U.N. Peacekeeping

Daily Press Briefing December 9 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013
United States Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki delivers the daily press briefing for December 9th, 2013. English
Country(s): 
Israel
Iran
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Turkey
China
Thailand
Ukraine
Central African Republic
North Korea
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Violence

Presidential Proclamation on the Death of Nelson Mandela

Monday, December 9, 2013
President Barack Obama's official proclamation on the death of Nelson Mandela.English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
President Barack Obama
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security
U.S. Policy

Press Gaggle by Jay Carney and Ben Rhodes aboard AF1 en route Johannesburg, South Africa

Monday, December 9, 2013
White House spokesperson Jay Carney delivers the White House daily press briefing for December 9th 2013 en route to South Africa. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Jay Carney
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security

U.N. Envoy Power's Call with Central African Republic Leader

Monday, December 9, 2013
Readout of U.S. representative to the U.N. Samantha Power's call with Central African Republic leader Djotodia. English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Samantha Power
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
Violence
Security
U.S. Policy
U.N. Peacekeeping

President Obama's Call with Nelson Mandela's Widow

Monday, December 9, 2013
Readout of President Barack Obama's call to Nelson Mandela's widow, Graca Machel. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
President Barack Obama
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security
U.S. Policy

Commending Uzbekistan

Monday, December 9, 2013
Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, as the Chair of the Congressional Central Asia Caucus, I rise today to commend Uzbekistan on its ongoing efforts to strengthen relations with the United States.English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Rep. Eni Faleomavaega (D-Samoa)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security
Foreign Policy

State Department on French Military in Central African Republic

Monday, December 9, 2013
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Marie Harf on French military personnel in the Central African Republic. English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
France
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Violence
U.N. Peacekeeping

Daily Press Briefing on Central African Republic Peacekeeping

Monday, December 9, 2013
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Marie Harf responds to questions on U.S. policy on and assistance to peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Violence
Security
U.S. Policy

IISS Manama Dialogue

Saturday, December 7, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses the Manama Dialogue to discuss the U.S. security commitment to allies in the Gulf, including weapons sales, the U.S. footprint in the region, and the possible expansion of security relationships. Specifically, Hagel spoke about U.S. policy with respect to both the ongoing crisis in Syria and the P5+1 preliminary nuclear deal with Iran.English
Country(s): 
Iran
Syria
Egypt
Bahrain
Author(s): 
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
Tag(s): 
Security
Military Exercises

U.S Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Eric Rubin visits Georgia

Saturday, December 7, 2013
Mr. Rubin's trip is part of a larger visit, led by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland, to meet with senior government officials, opposition leaders, and community organizers to discuss bilateral and regional issues and Georgia’s path toward Europe.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Georgia
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security
Foreign Policy

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns To Deliver Remarks at the Fourth Annual Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue

Friday, December 6, 2013
The Fourth Annual Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue, part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), brings together representatives from the Caribbean states, United States, and international partners.English
Country(s): 
Caribbean Regional
Author(s): 
Office of the Spokesperson
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. State Department
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Shifts in Cultivation, Usage Put Bolivia's Coca Policy at the Crossroads

Friday, December 6, 2013
The incident illustrates the complex political waters that the government of Bolivian President Evo Morales has to navigate in meeting the demands of its coca grower base while reducing coca cultivated for illicit markets.English
Country(s): 
Bolivia
Author(s): 
Coletta A. Youngers
Publisher / Source: 
World Politics Review
Tag(s): 
Drug Policy
U.S. Policy

Venezuela Municipal Elections Cheat Sheet

Friday, December 6, 2013
Since government support is stronger in less densely populated rural areas where most municipalities are located, and the opposition is stronger in the urban areas.English
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Author(s): 
Hugo Perez Hernaiz
Publisher / Source: 
Washington Office on Latin America
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security

Deputy Secretary of State William Burns To Deliver Remarks at the Fourth Annual Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue

Friday, December 6, 2013
The Fourth Annual Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue, part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), brings together representatives from the Caribbean states, United States, and international partners.English
Country(s): 
Caribbean Regional
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Vice President Biden on Death of Nelson Mandela

Friday, December 6, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden on the death of Nelson Mandela. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Vice President Joe Biden
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security

National Security Advisor Rice on Death of Nelson Mandela

Friday, December 6, 2013
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice, on the Death of Nelson Mandela. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Susan Rice
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security

Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Meeting with Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Sultan

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Salman bin Sultan shortly before teh Manama Dialogue on Gulf security.English
Country(s): 
Saudi Arabia
Author(s): 
Carl Woog
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
Tag(s): 
Security

Constitution Day Message

Friday, December 6, 2013
The U.S. Embassy would like to take this opportunity to wish a Happy 21st Constitution Day to all the citizens of Uzbekistan. English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Uzbekistan
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security
Governance

White House on Central African Republic

Friday, December 6, 2013
The White House delivers its statement on recent escalation in violence in the CAR, and peacekeeping efforts. English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
U.N. Peacekeeping
Violence

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