English
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:40
The mission of Africa Command is to protect and defend the national security interests of the United States by strengthening the defense capabilities of African states and regional organizations and, when directed, conduct military operations, in order to deter and defeat transnational threats and to provide a security environment conducive to good governance and development.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:36
The U.S. has struggled to define a strategic value for engagement in Central Asia that goes beyond security or counterterrorism or energy, and Central Asia has become more important after the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and then a similar shift occurred in 2009, with the creation of the Northern Distribution Network.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:31
Both Azerbaijan and the United States are participating states in the OSCE, and as such, have agreed to the principle that comprehensive security and stability requires not only physical security and economic development but respect for human rights as well.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:22
Today’s hearing probes the question of whether or not there is an African resource curse. The resource curse refers to the paradox in which countries and regions with an abundance of natural resources, specifically non-renewable resources like minerals and fuels, tend to have less economic growth and worse development outcomes than countries with fewer natural resources.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:19
I am from Annobon, a poor and isolated, yet beautiful island in Equatorial Guinea. In August
1993, an event occurred in my hometown that forever changed my life.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:16
The idea of a resource curse in Africa is extremely compelling. There are experts here today who can testify in much better detail about how the wealth of natural resources in Africa can be seen as both the proverbial blessing and a curse.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:09
At the height of the global financial and economic crises in 2007, Ghana discovered oil and gas in commercial quantities estimated at 1.8 billion barrels reserves. But Ghana was yet to see many blessings in addition to being a new oil producer.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:06
As American warplanes cross the Syrian sky dropping bombs on Islamic State militants, another set of air raids has sown destruction across the country, as the Syrian government returns with new intensity to its longstanding and systematic attacks on rebellious towns and neighborhoods.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:03
An Australian jet fighter has made the country's first airstrike against an Islamic State target in Iraq since the Australian government committed its air force to combat missions, defense officials said on Thursday.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 10:01
The Islamic State has released photographs purporting to show its fighters downing an Iraqi helicopter near Baiji with a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). The photos were disseminated on Twitter by Islamic State supporters after being posted elsewhere on the Internet. The terrorist organization has taken to releasing its propaganda via its supporters on Twitter as the majority of its official accounts are continuously being suspended by the social media site.