Counterterrorism
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 07:24
Libyan soldiers had hoped for a quick victory after local residents took up arms and joined them. But 16 months later the campaign has stalled as Islamist fighters play cat and mouse with government forces -- picking them off with snipers hiding in residential buildings who are hard to hit with heavy weapons.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 05:44
Speculation abounds after a mid-July incident in downtown Bishkek.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 10:41
In every conversation that I had today, it was crystal clear that the United States and the GCC nations agree that the partnership that we share is indispensable to the security and stability of this region.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 07:14
The upcoming strategic dialogue will seek to expand the relationship beyond security issues—or maybe just get things back on track.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 06:45
Tunisia's presidency on Friday extended the country's state of emergency for an additional two months as the country battles a violent Islamic insurgency that last month killed 38 tourists on a beach.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 05:51
Kazakh authorities say a woman has been detained in the eastern town of Zyryanovsk on suspicion of propagating international terrorism.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 06:52
A month on from the armed attack that killed 38 people, 30 of whom were British, in the resort town of Sousse, the Tunisian government is still grappling with its security responses to the threat of terrorism.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 08:23
The United States is committed to working with our African partners to address peace and security challenges on the continent and across the globe.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 06:35
The United States is committed to working with our African partners to address peace and security challenges on the continent and across the globe.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 06:29
The White House on Monday announced it plans to provide $465 million for counterterrorism programs in Africa, as long as Congress allocates enough funding.