Security

U.S. has a Special Responsibility to Help Honduras
Monday, June 6, 2016 - 06:39
Honduras represents a valuable security partner to the United States in the ongoing conflict against transnational narcotics and human trafficking.
Subcommittee Hearing: The Impact of Low Oil Prices on Energy Security in the Americas
Friday, June 3, 2016 - 08:07

Witnesses

Mr. Amos Hochstein
Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs
Bureau of Energy Resources
U.S. Department of State

Harrington Takes Command of U.S. Army Africa
Thursday, June 2, 2016 - 06:20
Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams relinquished command of U.S. Army Africa to Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington today during a ceremony on Hoekstra Field,
Africa’s 'Forgotten' but Growing International Security Threat: The Information Revolution
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 06:33
The information revolution stands poised to bring new cyber security challenges to the forefront as African economies develop and access to technology expands.
Mauritania Commissions New Chinese Offshore Patrol Boats
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 06:21
The Mauritanian Navy has commissioned into service two new offshore patrol boats from China as part of efforts to bolster maritime security in the North African nation.
More Than a Technocratic Exercise: National Security Strategy Development in Africa
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 06:16
To meet 21st Century security challenges, national security strategies across the African continent are evolving to put economic development as a core facet.
Pessimism Pervades El Salvador as Security Crisis Continues
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 06:27
Citizens in El Salvador are doubtful that the government's tough anti-gang measures will have any impact, further indication that the public has little faith in the authorities to pull the country out of a seemingly intractable security crisis.
EVENT: Understanding Effective Cyber Security Capacity Building, Lessons Learned From the Review of 11 Countries Across the Globe
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 - 05:40

As digital technologies rapidly grow and the use of the Internet expands, so do the risks that accompany it. Cyber security capacity building efforts thus have become a priority, not only for governments, but also for the private sector and civil society around the world.

GPS Provision of Torture Law Unlikely to Limit Mexico Police Abuses
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 04:40
Mexico's proposal to use GPS tracking to prevent torture by security officials is another example of unnecessarily elaborate fixes to simple but intractable problems. If it becomes law, arresting officers will be required to activate a GPS device the moment a subject is apprehended. The device would send real-time updates on the suspect's location to a National Public Security System information center.
Malawi Says 8 Million People Need Food Relief Due to Drought
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 07:11
More than 8 million people in Malawi need food aid as a result of a drought that has decimated crops, the Minister of Agriculture said on Wednesday.

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