Counterterrorism
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 - 06:42
A new plan released by the Obama administration June 20 lays out "scalable, flexible frameworks on specific maritime issues" that will guide U.S. actions against piracy and in support of maritime security.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:18
The IIJ will train and provide capacity-building support for lawmakers, police, prosecutors, judges, corrections officials, and other justice sector stakeholders on how to counter terrorism and other security challenges within their borders and regions within a rule of law framework.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:09
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses the bombing in Lebanon, Iraq's ongoing crisis, the hostage crisis in Turkey, media restrictions in Egypt and Jordan, Uganda's anti-LGBT law and U.S. support for LGBT in Nigeria, a new travel warning in Kenya, and U.S. calls for restrain in Israel and Palestine.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:42
As Iraqi Army forces try to rally on the outskirts of Baghdad after two weeks of retreat, it has become increasingly clear to Western officials that the army will continue to suffer losses in its fight with Sunni militants and will not soon retake the ground it has ceded.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:36
President Obama and his advisors are hoping to replicate the U.S. military operation in Yemen to address the threat of ISIS insurgents in Iraq
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 06:27
The United States on Saturday pledged more support to Kenya's counter-terrorism efforts and urged the local political leaders to unite to help tackle security challenges in the country.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 13:42
This week the U.S. imposed sanctions on Uganda for their enactment of the "Anti-Homosexual Act" and the U.N. announced that they will be deploying drones in Mali. Read more on these stories and other news highlights from the African region below.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 13:33
This week, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) continues to consolidate its power in Iraq as the Obama administration lays out its policies in the escalating regional crisis.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 13:05
This week Vice President Joe Biden kicked off his tour in the Americas, Brazil announced plans to buy modernization kits for its tank fleet from the U.S., and Honduras’ foreign minister asked the U.S. to allow children to stay in the country. Read these stories and other highlights below.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 07:10
Mr. Obama blindsided Congress and some agencies in his West Point announcement of the new initiative at a time he was weathering criticism for being weak in combating terrorism. Only now does the White House appear to be scrambling to decide what the counterterrorism fund is about.