Conflict
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 06:38
U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa is facilitating a two-week workshop beginning Dec. 2 with Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) coastal nations in order to strengthen the abilities and develop standard operating procedures for maritime operations centers (MOCs).
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 10:23
In Africa, while piracy in Somalia’s Gulf of Aden is currently on the decline, it has spread to West Africa.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:28
Secretary says he’s coordinating with Jordan, PA to guarantee Israel’s wellbeing, respect Palestinian sovereignty, in two-state deal.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 08:08
The head of the Syrian National Coalition opposition group said on Sunday a thaw in relations between Washington and Tehran could strengthen President Bashar Assad's hand in Syria's civil war.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 07:54
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have taken control of a highway connecting Damascus to the coast that is needed to extract hundreds of tons of toxic chemicals for destruction, a monitoring group said on Monday.
Monday, December 9, 2013 - 07:48
Seventy opposition activists, including nine former MPs, have been acquitted on charges relating to the storming of the Kuwaiti parliament in 2011.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 13:00
As we have said many times, we believe in the independence and
sovereignty of Azerbaijan. We believe that
that independence and sovereignty is
strengthened by many factors including a strong economy, a good civil society, a
robust capability to defend itself, and also a system of government that is
becoming more democratic and more open and more transparent.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 12:46
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.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 12:34
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.
Friday, December 6, 2013 - 09:55
The following is a round-up of some of the top security-related articles and news highlights from around the region over the past week.
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