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, December 4, 2013
In September 2013, the U.S. Consulate General Lagos and the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) launched a conflict mitigation initiative in Nigeria’s Delta region.
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Nigeria
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of African Affairs, will travel to Nigeria and Kenya, December 2-13.English
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Nigeria
Kenya
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D.R.C.) Russell D. Feingold will travel to Kigali and Paris to meet with government representatives and Great Lakes heads of state this week.English
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Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Rwanda
France
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
We have urged governments as well around the world and prominent figures who travel to Cuba, including religious leaders, to press for Mr. Gross' immediate releaseEnglish
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Cuba
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tomorrow, development worker Alan Gross will begin a fifth year of unjustified imprisonment in Cuba.English
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Colombia
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
That Mr Pena Nieto seemed to recognize the mistakes of the "war" makes it all the more perplexing that he has repeated them.English
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Mexico
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today held the opening press conference for its election assessment mission for the 15 December parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan.English
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Turkmenistan
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
But it’s also a region that’s facing great challenges and in the middle of very important transitions. So while many see these transitions as a source of anxiety or uncertainty, I actually see them as a source of opportunity. And that’s what I want to talk about a little bit, are the opportunities that I see ahead of us.English
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Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Afghanistan
Uzbekistan
Azerbaijan
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf comments on a wide range of international issues, including arrested/imprisoned Americans in North Korean and Cuba, ongoing political change in Egypt, Yemen, and Bahrain, Vice President Biden's visit to Asia, and ongoing negotiations relating to both Syria and Iran.English
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Philippines
Cuba
Egypt
Yemen
North Korea
Bahrain
Iran
Syria
China
Japan
Afghanistan
Global
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
As part of World Disabilities Day, Ambassador Susan M. Elliott formally handed over $220,000 worth of excess beds, bedding, furniture and other items to three Republican special needs institutions in Hissor district today.English
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Tajikistan
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan Ambassador Donald Booth will be traveling to Juba, South Sudan on December 4, 2013 to attend the South Sudan Investment Conference and for meetings with the Government of South Sudan and other diplomatic partners.
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South Sudan
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Monday, December 2, 2013
During the course of 2013 the Maduro government has progressively increased its control over state-media. However, some glimpses of independence can still be seen in web-based outlets.English
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Venezuela
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Monday, December 2, 2013
Assistant Secretary Nuland travels on December 6 to Tbilisi, Georgia to meet with senior government officials and opposition leaders to discuss bilateral and regional issues and Georgia’s path toward Europe. She will also participate in a disability rights event.English
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Georgia
Ukraine
Russia
Moldova
Belgium
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Monday, December 2, 2013
The Kyrgyz Republic can be justifiably proud of its achievements in the area of formal political reform since 2010. This includes a new constitution, a revised parliamentary system and two elections, one for parliament and the other for president.English
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Kyrgyzstan
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Monday, December 2, 2013
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki delivers the daily press briefing for November 26th, 2013. English
Country(s):
Iran
Syria
Afghanistan
China
Zimbabwe
Cuba
Central African Republic
Pakistan
Ukraine
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Monday, December 2, 2013
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki on whether the U.S. is considering removing diamond sanctions against Zimbabwe. English
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Zimbabwe
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Monday, December 2, 2013
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on the occasion of the Central African Republic's National Day. English
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Central African Republic
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Monday, December 2, 2013
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses the U.S. relationship with Afghanistan, ongoing demonstrations in Ukraine, efforts to destroy chemical weapons in Syria, possible Iranian involvement in the January Geneva talks relating to Syria, and the so-called Chinese "Air Defense Identification Zone."English
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Afghanistan
Ukraine
Syria
Iran
China
North Korea
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Thailand
Australia
Egypt
Bahrain
Global
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Saturday, November 30, 2013
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Egyptian Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi had a phone call to discuss terrorism in the Sinai and U.S. concerns about the new Egyptian protest law.English
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Egypt
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Friday, November 29, 2013
The U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Office, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, completed an intensive six-week Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) for ten female law enforcement officers in Dushanbe.English
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Tajikistan
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