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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Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Meeting with King Hamad al Khalifa of Bahrain

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel met with His Majesty King Hamad al Khalifa of Bahrain. They discussed regional security issues and the question of reform in Bahrain.English
Country(s): 
Bahrain
Iran
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
Human Rights

Press Availability at Ben Gurion International Airport

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks before leaving Tel Aviv on the passing of Nelson Mandela, Israeli security (especially with respect to the P5+1 Iran deal), and the ongoing "peace process" between Israel and Palestine.
Country(s): 
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Iran
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of Press Relations
Tag(s): 
Security
Peace Negotiations

State Department on Situation in the Central African Republic

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Marie Harf on the security situation 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
U.S. Policy
U.N. Peacekeeping

Daily Press Briefing - December 6, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses the ongoing situation in Ukraine, political processes in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, tensions between India and Pakistan, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic.English
Country(s): 
Ukraine
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
India
Pakistan
Central African Republic
North Korea
Libya
Japan
China
South Korea
Thailand
Jordan
Syria
Iran
Global
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of Press Relations
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Foreign Aid
Politics and Security
Security
Arms Control
United Nations
Human Trafficking

Rep. Karen Bass on the Death of Nelson Mandela

Friday, December 6, 2013
Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, released the following statement on the passing of former South African President and global leader, Nelson Mandela.English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security

Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Death of Nelson Mandela, December 5, 2013

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power on the death of Nelson Mandela. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Samantha Power
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security
U.S. Policy

Press Conference Following Meetings With Senior Georgian Officials

Friday, December 6, 2013
As you know, the United States continue to recognize Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We will continue to stand by Georgia as it pursues further economic strength and European integration. As you move forward, we urge all parties to work together to constructively advance democratic and economic development.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Ukraine
Russia
Author(s): 
Victoria Nuland
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security
Security
Border Control
Conflict

State Department on UN Security Council Decision on CAR

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Marie Harf on the recent decision by the UN Security Council to authorize peacekeeping forces 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
Security
U.N. Peacekeeping
United Nations

State Department on Kenyan Press Freedom

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Marie Harf on press freedom in Kenya. English
Country(s): 
Kenya
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
U.S. Policy

John Kerry on Death of Nelson Mandela

Friday, December 6, 2013
U.S. Department of State Secretary of State John Kerry on the death of Nelson Mandela. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
Secretary of State John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Tag(s): 
Politics and Security
U.S. Policy

Statement by the President on the Death of Nelson Mandela

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

Obama's Call to South African President Zuma

Friday, December 6, 2013
Read out of President Barack Obama's call to South African President Jacob Zuma. English
Country(s): 
South Africa
Author(s): 
President Barack Obama
Publisher / Source: 
The White House
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security

In Colombia, a Rising Tide Sinks all Ports

Thursday, December 5, 2013
In Buenaventura, we saw Colombia's ardent-if ineffective-attempts to pave over its bloody past on full displayEnglish
Country(s): 
Colombia
Author(s): 
Adam Schaffer
Publisher / Source: 
Washington Office on Latin America
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Congressional Progressive Caucus

Thursday, December 5, 2013
Meanwhile, in countries from Mexico to Colombia to Bahrain, promises of improved labor rights have instead been replaced with reports by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the U.S. Department of State of continued, and oftentimes worsening, aEnglish
Country(s): 
Colombia
Mexico
Author(s): 
Mark Pocan (D-WI)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. House of Representatives
Tag(s): 
Human Rights

Launch propels Southcom-sponsored nanosatellite into space

Thursday, December 5, 2013
As envisioned, troops on the ground will be able to tap the new technology directly from their field radios. And when the satellite moves beyond the part of the globe beyond Southcom’s area of responsibility, it could provide that same capability to othEnglish
Author(s): 
Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Southern Command
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Stakeout on the Central African Republic, December 5, 2013

Thursday, December 5, 2013
United States Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power on recent violence in the Central African Republic.English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Author(s): 
Samantha Power
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
Violence
Security
United Nations
U.S. Policy

Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's Call with United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed

Thursday, December 5, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel called United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed to discuss Gulf security issues.
Country(s): 
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Syria
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

Joint Statement With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Thursday, December 5, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issue joint remarks on Iranian nuclear negotiations and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian "peace process."English
Country(s): 
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Iran
Author(s): 
John Kerry
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of Press Relations
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Arms Control
Security

Recent Conflict in the Central African Republic

Thursday, December 5, 2013
We are monitoring that situation very closely and we're working very closely with all our partners including the French, the United Nations, and regional organizations to address the growing insecurity that is taking place in that country. English
Country(s): 
Central African Republic
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Bureau of African Affairs
Video, Audio or PDF?: 
video
Tag(s): 
Conflict
U.S. Policy

Daily Press Briefing - December 5, 2013

Thursday, December 5, 2013
U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses the death of a U.S. citizen in Benghazi, engagement with political groups in Syria, the attack on the Yemeni Defense Ministry, the Egyptian draft constitution, and UNSC-backed French intervention in the Central African Republic.English
Country(s): 
Libya
Yemen
Syria
Central African Republic
Egypt
Kenya
China
Israel
Palestinian Territories
North Korea
Global
Author(s): 
Marie Harf
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of Press Relations
Tag(s): 
Civil Society
Conflict
Terrorism
Peace Negotiations
Foreign Aid

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