Security
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 07:11
Various experts from the field of international development will testify regarding the efficacy of current United States development policy across the globe.
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 06:48
USSOUTHCOM and other international actors have been acting to further certain peace and development projects as a pathway to security in Latin America,
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 06:47
As the international community narrows its focus on Islamic State’s burgeoning sanctuary in war-torn Libya, neighboring Tunisia is caught in a precarious security environment that threatens to unwind its fledgling democratic progress.
Friday, July 1, 2016 - 06:11
Namibia has halted ties with two North Korean state-run companies, that had built a munitions factory and were involved in projects for its military, to comply with U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang, Namibian media and the South Korean government said.
Thursday, June 30, 2016 - 07:02
The first group of United Nations observers arrived in Colombia to help with the monitoring and verification of the recently signed bilateral cease-fire between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, a U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq confirmed Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 06:46
Ethiopia is to be a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for two years. The country may spread peace while on blue helmet missions abroad, but critics complain that political space at home is contracting.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 06:28
Despite concerns raised by few Western countries, such as Britain and the U.S., over the political, economic and military roles that China has been playing in Africa, China is successful in making inroads to Africa with reciprocal warm gestures from many African countries.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - 06:24
On June 30, the United Nations mission in Liberia will transfer security responsibilities back to the nation's police and military.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 06:24
In the wake of various challenges across Africa, tangible trends can be seen emerging that can be used to guide responses to future security issues.
Monday, June 27, 2016 - 07:14
The number of homicides in May reached levels unseen during the administration of Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto, and the fact that they are more widespread makes the trend increasingly difficult for authorities to reverse.