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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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00ANKARA8112TURKEY: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) COMBATTING TERRORISM IS A MAJOR PRIORITY IN TURKEY'S FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC POLICY. THE GOT APPROACHES THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISTS WITH AN OUTLOOK SIMILAR TO THE USG'S INTERNATIONAL, COORDINATED APPROACH. THE DANGER POSED TO TURKEY BY TERRORISM IS ILLUSTRATED BY THE FACT THAT THE THREE POSTS OF TH [...]
2000-12-11 11:47:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPTER TU
01ABUJA3162NIGERIA: ESF PROPOSALS FOR FY 2002
[...] The following is Embassy Abuja's ESF funding proposals for FY 2002 FY 2002 ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUNDS U.S. Mission Nigeria Proposals Program Overview Nigeria has significant strategic value to the United States. The world's eighth largest oil producer, Nigeria ranks as the fifth la [...]
2001-12-11 16:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ECON PGOV PHUM PREL NI
02ABUJA596 NIGERIA: FY2002 LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PLAN
[...] No summary [...]
2002-02-26 08:13:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR KCRM ASEC PGOV NI
02ATHENS4072GREECE: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] IN SUPPORT OF THE GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM, THE GOG HAS ROTATED THREE FRIGATES (HS SPETSES, HS ADRIAS, AND HS PSARA) THROUGH ARABIAN SEA DUTY. EACH FRIGATE CARRIES APPROXIMATELY 200 CREW MEMBERS, A S-70B6 HELICOPTER, AND A UNIT OF HELLENIC NAVY COMMANDOS. GREECE HAS ALSO BEEN CONT [...]
2002-11-26 09:18:00Embassy AthensUNCLASSIFIEDPTER GR
02BEIRUT3741 LEBANON: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] SECURITY CONDITIONS IN LEBANON WORSENED DURING 2002 WITH THE KILLING OF AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY, EXPLOSIONS AT SEVERAL AMERICAN FRANCHISE RESTAURANTS, AND A SPIKE OF CROSS-BORDER ATTACKS INTO ISRAEL IN MARCH-APRIL. LEBANON, LIKE MANY COUNTRIES IN THE REGION, IS EXPERIENCING AN INCREASE IN TER [...]
2002-11-29 15:00:00Embassy BeirutUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PGOV LE
02COLOMBO1993SRI LANKA: DRAFT SUBMISSION FOR 2002 ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2002-10-24 14:00:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCE ELAB KSEP PHUM PREL
02KATHMANDU1890NEPALI ARMY'S EVOLVING APPROACH TO HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) In the ten months it has been mobilized against Maoist insurgents, the Royal Nepal Army (RNA) has had to change from a ceremonial, parade-ground army, occasionally deployed in UN Peacekeeping Operations, to a combat-ready fighting force, expected to counter and overcome an enemy who uses [...]
2002-09-27 12:37:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM MCAP PTER NP
02LONDON8320UNITED KINGDOM: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) THIS TELEGRAM CONTAINS EMBASSY LONDON'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE 2002 "PATTERNS OF GLOBAL TERRORISM" REPORT. EMBASSY INPUT IS KEYED TO REFTEL QUESTIONS. 2. (U) SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE UK TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM, PARTICULARLY LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN [...]
2002-11-25 10:59:00Embassy LondonUNCLASSIFIEDEI PGOV PINR PREL PTER UK
02TEGUCIGALPA3365SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL HILL'S VISIT TO HONDURAS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, in office since January, faces numerous challenges in one of the poorest and most corrupt countries in the Western Hemisphere. His Administration has been stalled on its domestic agenda since June as it tries to reconcile its ambitious goals to [...]
2002-12-13 22:05:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALOVIP MARR MASS MOPS PREL PGOV SNAR ECON HO
03ABUDHABI4428 SCENESETTER FOR A/S BURNS' VISIT TO
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Marcelle M. Wahba, Reasons 1.5 (B) and (D). 2. (C) Summary: Assistant Secretary Burns: I look forward to welcoming you back to the UAE for your October 5 visit. Your Emirati interlocutors are eager to see you. We have requested meetings for you with MFA Mins [...]
2003-10-02 08:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV AF IR IS IZ TC
03ABUDHABI5380 UAE: 2003-2004 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
[...] No summary [...]
2003-12-23 11:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN TC
03ABUDHABI53902004 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS
[...] (SBU) INTRODUCTION/SUMMARY ----------------------------- The UAE in 2003 continued its outstanding record as a valuable strategic partner in the Global War on Terrorism and in supporting key U.S. regional strategic policy goals. Among the highlights of the UAE's contributions to the common [...]
2003-12-23 12:47:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MCAP MARR MASS TC
03AMMAN3047SCENESETTER FOR CDR, CENTCOM GENERAL FRANKS' MAY
[...] (C) GENERAL FRANKS: WELCOME BACK TO JORDAN. YOUR VISIT PROVIDES AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE LEADERSHIP OF JORDAN FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND THEIR CONTINUED EFFORT IN AFGHANISTAN, CONGRATULATE THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS ON HIS RECENT PROMOTION TO GENERAL, [...]
2003-05-22 09:18:00Embassy AmmanSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR PARM MASS JO
03AMMAN6451BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON
[...] (U) Post Military Assistance Program office (MAP) personnel have inquired discreetly about the end use of the commando rifles for which PM/DTCC has received the subject license application. We can confirm that the rifles are destined to Jordan's counter-terrorism (CT) forces. Given that CT f [...]
2003-10-08 06:16:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC JO
03AMMAN8237CT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR IRAQ
[...] (C) Jordan's King Abdullah and U.S. Brigadier General Harrell (Special Operations Command, Central) signed an agreement December 15 for Jordan to provide counter-terrorism training for Iraqi forces with U.S. support. The agreement provides for counter-terrorism training for Iraqi recruits, to [...]
2003-12-17 09:41:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MASS IZ JO
03ANKARA1357FEB 26 SESSION: US/TU TEAMS AGREE ON TEXT FOR OPS
[...] (S) The US and TU negotiating teams reached agreement on all of the remaining outstanding issues in the operations Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Feb 26. After seven hours of talks during the morning 2/26, the two sides agreed to language on all issues but one: fuel services-related costs. [...]
2003-03-03 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR MOPS TU IZ
03ANKARA3858ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2003-06-15 04:35:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
03ANKARA4911ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-05 13:53:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
03ANKARA6197ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-02 12:23:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
03ANKARA7319ANOTHER STEP TOWARD A "SOFT LANDING": VCJCS GEN
[...] (C) You arrive in Turkey at a time when our focus is on increasing Turkish cooperation on Iraq reconstruction and minimizing the fallout from the decision to forego Turkey,s offer to contribute forces to the stabilization efforts in Iraq. The Turkish General Staff (TGS) saw deploying forces t [...]
2003-11-25 13:31:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETMARR PREL PTER OVIP PGOV TU
03ANKARA7691NEW HIGHER EDUCATION PRESIDENT TAKES OVER TURKEY'S
[...] (C) Summary: On December 8, President Sezer appointed Erdogan Tezic, the rector of Galatasaray University, as head of the Higher Education Council (YOK),replacing Kemal Guruz. Like President Sezer, Erdogan Tezic is a specialist in constitutional law, having served as a law professor in Istan [...]
2003-12-16 10:27:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALKPAO OEXC SCUL TU
03COLOMBO17252003 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT FOR SRI LANKA
[...] No summary [...]
2003-10-03 06:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCE ELAB KSEP PGOV PHUM PREL
03COLOMBO198 SRI LANKA: NEED FOR EDA CUTTER
[...] (U) Classified by DCM W. Lewis Amselem, Reasons 1.5 (b, d) 2. (SBU) THE COUNTRY TEAM STRONGLY SUPPORTS PROVISION OF A 210' EDA CUTTER TO THE SL NAVY. 3. (SBU) AS EXTENSIVE EMBASSY REPORTING HAS DISCUSSED, THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, MILITARY AND SECURITY ENVIRONMENT IN SRI LANKA HAS UNDE [...]
2003-02-05 07:50:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MASS PGOV PTER PINS CE
03GUATEMALA102AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES MILITARY-TO-MIILTARY
[...] (C) Summary: During an introductory call on MOD Robin Moran, the Ambassador restated USG policy in dealing with the Guatemalan military and reviewed the benchmarks for possibly establishing normal military-to-military relations. The Ambassador said that the military needs to improve its human [...]
2003-01-14 22:16:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PINR MASS PGOV SNAR PHUM GT
03GUATEMALA2040GETTING AHEAD OF THE POLICY CURVE IN GUATEMALA
[...] (C) Summary: We need to be planning now as to how we would respond to a variety of contingencies during the campaign and as a result of the November 9 elections. I believe we have in place most of the policy elements we need: a sound public position on the Rios Montt candidacy in the May 27 [...]
2003-08-12 00:00:00Embassy GuatemalaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR KDEM PHUM ETRD GT
03HANOI2869 TOUR D'HORIZON WITH DEFMIN GENERAL TRA
[...] (SBU) Summary. Defense Minister Tra's meetings in Washington next week are unlikely to produce any surprises, but should put the full stamp of approval on better mil/mil ties and lead to a more active program of exchanges. Tra is keen to expand medical cooperation and also seeks more techn [...]
2003-11-07 08:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR TH CH CB VM
03JAKARTA13041INDONESIA: 2003 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Indonesia significantly increased its support for the global coalition against terrorism during this period. The October 12, 2002 bombing in Bali that killed 202 - including 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians, 28 Britons, and seven Americans galvanized the Indonesian Government into action, and t [...]
2003-11-28 10:47:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV PREL KJUS ID
03KABUL1029CONGRESSMAN ROHRABACHER'S APRIL 16 MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: On April 16, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Rohrabacher was accompanied by his spouse, Ambassador and Econ/Comofficer (notetaker). Congressman Rohrabacher began by assuring Karzai that the war in Iraq had not diverted attention from Afghanis [...]
2003-04-21 02:45:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR PINR PTER AF
03KATHMANDU1329WEEKLY NEPAL MEDIA REPORT: JULY 8 - 14, 2003
[...] POLITICAL AFFAIRS PEACE TALKS -- Government, Maoists hold talks: Members of the negotiating teams of the government and the Maoists held an informal meeting in Kathmandu to create a congenial atmosphere for the third round of the peace talks. However, the talks failed to set a dat [...]
2003-07-15 07:22:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC PGOV PREL KMDR NP
03KATHMANDU1357NEPAL: JULY 20-25 VISIT TO WASHINGTON OF FOREIGN
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request at paragraph 17. Summary: Issues the Secretary Intends to Address in Washington ============================================= ================= 2. (SBU) On July 17, the Ambassador, DCM, and poloff met with Nepal's Foreign Secretary, Madhu Raman [...]
2003-07-18 09:14:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PREF ETRD MASS NP XD
03KATHMANDU2444NEPAL: MAOIST EXTORTION DEMAND AGAINST COCA-COLA
[...] (C) Summary. According to NN Singh, General Manager for Coca-Cola in Nepal, the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Bharatpur, Chitwan District, received an extortion letter from the Maoists on December 11 followed by a telephoned deadline of December 15. During a follow-up meeting on December 15 w [...]
2003-12-16 09:23:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER CASC ECON NP BXEP
03KATHMANDU2469NEPAL: A/S ROCCA AND CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF DISCUSS
[...] (C) On December 17, Christina Rocca, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, met with Nepal's Chief of Army Staff, General Pyar Jung Thapa, to discuss the army's counter-insurgency efforts and human rights. The two also touched upon the possibility of Nepal providing peacekeepers in Iraq [...]
2003-12-19 07:05:00Embassy KathmanduSECRET//NOFORNPARM PHUM PGOV NP
03KATHMANDU2505Media Reaction: U.S. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF
[...] EDITORIALS/OPINIONS -- Editorial in "The Rising Nepal, " (Government-owned, E/D, 12/18): "...The four-day visit by the high-ranking U.S. official is expected to help the U.S. government garner an update on the recent developments in Nepal. Nepalese officials would do well to seize the oppo [...]
2003-12-24 04:01:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR NP
03KATHMANDU408NEPAL: MAOISTS STEP UP PRE-TALK DEMANDS,
[...] (C) The declaration of a ceasefire between the Government of Nepal (GON) and Maoist insurgents on January 29 has led to little discernible progress toward actual peace negotiations thus far. Neither side has committed to a code of conduct governing the truce, the GON has not yet named its ne [...]
2003-03-06 06:21:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV NP
03KUWAIT2847KUWAIT MEDIA REACTION, JUNE 21-25: US-KUWAIT
[...] SUMMARY: In widely reported remarks, an Islamist MP lashes out at former Kuwait oil minister Sheikh Saud Al- Sabah for the latter's establishment of a committee to collect donations for the families of coalition soldiers killed in Iraq. MP Busairi goes on to denounce normalization of relations [...]
2003-06-26 19:21:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDKU KDMR
03KUWAIT920KUWAIT PREPARES ENVIRONMENT FOR WAR
[...] SUMMARY: As part of Kuwait's wide-ranging contingency plans ahead of a potential US-led conflict in Iraq, the GOK has established an Emergency Response Committee tasked with protecting the country's environment. Still stinging from the devastating consequences of Saddam's campaign of "environ [...]
2003-03-16 04:10:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EPET KU
03MAPUTO1652CONSULAR NARRATIVE FOR MOZAMBIQUE
[...] No summary [...]
2003-11-25 08:08:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDCMGT CVIS CASC KFRD ASIG AFSI MZ
03ROME1646TFIZ01: ITALY'S IRAQ TASK FORCE SEEKING TO LOCATE
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 9. 2. (C) SUMMARY. POLMIN COUNSELOR AND ECONOFF MET LATE APRIL 14 WITH ANTONIO BADINI, MFA IRAQ TASK FORCE COORDINATOR, AND HIS DEPUTY, LUIGI MACCOTTA. BADINI NOTED THAT PM BERLUSCONI HAD GIVEN HIS BLESSING TO SENDING INTEGRATED FORCES TO [...]
2003-04-16 15:56:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID IZ IT IRAQI FREEDOM
03ROME3368U.S.-EU TROIKA POLITIAL DIRECTORS - PRODUCTIVE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A/S Jones had broad, frank and productive discussions at the U.S.-EU Troika Political Directors meeting, chaired by Italian MFA POLDIR Giancarlo Aragona in Rome on July 18. Both sides agreed on the need for strengthened and complementary U.S.-EU and EU-NATO security relations un [...]
2003-07-24 09:23:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL EU IT EUN
03ROME5003ITALY: MFA ON TROOPS AND PRT IN AFGHANISTAN,
[...] (S) SUMMARY: KEY MFA INTERLOCUTORS SIGNAL THAT ITALY'S ASSESSMENT OF SENDING A PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAM (PRT) TO GHAZNI IS MOVING FORWARD. THEY DOUBT THAT ITALY WOULD BE ABLE TO SEND 1,000 OEF TROOPS TO KHOWST TO REPLACE U.S. MARINES THERE (SEE ALSO SEPTEL). THEY ALSO REPORTED BRIEFL [...]
2003-11-04 14:16:00Embassy RomeSECRETMOPS MASS PREL EAID AF IT EUN AFGHANISTAN
03SANAA1136SANAA EAC MEETING MAY 18
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on May 18 to assess Embassy security posture and threat information. Drawing upon lessons learned in Riyadh and Casablanca, post is expanding the ongoing security review, and is working closely with ROYG t [...]
2003-05-20 08:24:00Embassy SanaaSECRETASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA1586FM QIRBI AND AMBASSADOR DISCUSS PALESTINIAN
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador called on Foreign Minister Qirbi July 2 upon the FM's return from Germany and France. He urged increased assistance to the Palestinian Authority per reftel A. They discussed the al-Moayed case, current Coast Guard training in Aden, the impressive role of the U.S [...]
2003-07-02 13:23:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL KJUS PTER ASEC MARR PARM PGOV GM YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN
03SANAA1975YEMEN SEEKS INCREASED COOPERATION WITH HOA TO
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 10. 2. (c) Summary: Commander of the U.S. Combined Joint Task Force for the Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA),General Maston Robeson, met with the Yemeni Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Interior on August 4 to discuss American and Yemeni policy [...]
2003-08-11 13:36:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR PREL YM SU EH COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY
03SANAA2335MAKING THE MONEY WORK IN YEMEN; ON-GOING SUPPORT
[...] (u) This is an action request. See paragraph 6. 2. (s/nf) Summary/comment: We need to stay engaged with the Republic of Yemen Government (ROYG) to ensure that Yemen continues to support U.S. counter-terrorism efforts. In order to be successful, we must both continue current levels of ass [...]
2003-09-17 13:18:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPINR POLM YM COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA2410GEN ABIZAID'S 9/19 MEETING WITH SALEH: EMPHASIS ON
[...] (S/NF) Summary: In his first visit to Yemen, GEN Abizaid, CDR USCENTCOM, met with the Country Team and called separately on Chief of Staff Qasimi (septel) and President Saleh. Saleh briefed the CDR on the ROYG's discovery and arrest of a terrorist cell over the previous few days. Saleh revea [...]
2003-09-24 07:25:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR IZ YM COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA2440ROYG BRIEFING ON DISRUPTION OF AL-QAIDA CELL IN
[...] (C) Summary: On 9/28 Interior Minister Alimi called in Ambassador, with ambassadors of Italy, France, UK and Germany, to brief on ROYG's recent disruption of a Sanaa-based al-Qaida cell targeting U.S., other Western, and Yemeni objectives. Alimi's briefing elaborated on preliminary informatio [...]
2003-09-30 15:33:00Embassy SanaaSECRETASEC PGOV PREL PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA2800UN COMMITTEE ON ARMS SMUGGLING TO SOMALIA; YEMEN'S
[...] (c) Summary: The UN Committee of Experts presented highlights of its "Report of the Panel of Experts on Somalia pursuant to SCR 1474" (2003) to members of the Diplomatic Corps in Yemen on November 16. A number of Ambassadors or Deputy Chiefs of Mission from western countries, including the [...]
2003-12-01 04:25:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR PREL YM UN COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY
03SANAA2979YEMEN: 2003 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Embassy Sana'a responses to instructions for the "Patterns on Global Terrorism" report are keyed to lettered paragraphs in State 301352. 2. Post responses: A) SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS TAKEN BY HOST GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM, PARTICULARLY LAW ENFORCEMENT A [...]
2003-12-21 07:33:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM TERFIN
03SANAA359MANPADS NEA BILATERAL PLANS: YEMEN
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Yemen has taken significant steps to restrict the number of Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) available to civilians. The ROYG has invested an estimated $30 million in a weapons buy-back program designed to remove MANPADS, RPGs, and other weapons from the civilian [...]
2003-02-24 07:37:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPTER PREL PARM ETTC YM COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA521(TFI201) SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 19
[...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 19 to assess threat information in light of further information on the shooting incident at the Hunt Oil facility in Marib (refs a, b and septel) and the Iraq contingency. Because the investi [...]
2003-03-19 15:52:00Embassy SanaaSECRETASEC AMGT PREL PTER AADP CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA567SANAA EAC MEETING MARCH 20 2003
[...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened an Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meeting on March 20 to assess threat information in light of developments with the Iraq contingency and further information on the shooting incident at the Hunt Oil facility in Marib (refs a, b and septel). E [...]
2003-03-20 14:56:00Embassy SanaaSECRETASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA573TFIZ01: SANAA SITREP ON VIOLENT ANTI-WAR
[...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: A violent demonstration that left several demonstrators dead and injured near the Embassy has dissipated and is over as of 1800 local time. Embassy reacted the Marine Security Guard and other measures in response and informed the Embassy and American community of the [...]
2003-03-21 14:49:00Embassy SanaaSECRETASEC AMGT PREL PTER CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA574TFIZ01: SANAA EAC MEETINGS MARCH 21
[...] (S/NF) Begin Summary: The Ambassador convened two Emergency Action Committee (EAC) meetings on March 21. At 1400, EAC met to assess threat information in light of developments with the Iraq contingency and a developing demonstration. At 1830, EAC met to discuss Embassy response to the vio [...]
2003-03-21 18:53:00Embassy SanaaSECRETASEC AMGT PTER PREL CASC YM EAC COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA602IRAQI SOURCE PROVIDES THREAT-RELATED INFORMATION
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: On March 26 Italian Ambassador to Yemen called on AMB Hull stating that he had information regarding an Iraqi plot to bomb the U.S. Embassy on March 27. Italians arranged for an alleged IIS operative responsible for the plot to come to Embassy Sanaa for interview by ORCA. S [...]
2003-03-27 04:43:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER CASC PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM
03SANAA969DEMOCRACY YEMENI STYLE: TIDBITS FROM THE AFTERMATH
[...] (U) Summary: Despite several irregularities in post-election procedures, the assessment of the April 27 elections remains generally positive, even among the opposition. Observers express concern that the make-up of the new parliament, with its overwhelming General People's Party (GPC) maj [...]
2003-05-05 14:10:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM YM DOMESTIC POLITICS DEMOCRATIC REFORM HUMAN RIGHTS
03SANTODOMINGO6582HOW BEST TO SUPPORT U.S. INTERESTS IN THE
[...] (SBU) The difficult economic situation in the Dominican Republic, coinciding with the early stages of a presidential campaign, presents a complex of challenges to United States interests in the country. I consider it essential to continue to support the administration of President Hipolito M [...]
2003-11-15 20:42:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EFIN ETRD DR
03STATE34981REVISED GUIDANCE REGARDING LEAHY AMENDMENTS AND
[...] THIS TASKER HAS BEEN CLEARED BY HR/RMA/CSEP FOR SEP POSTS. THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE - SEE PARAGRAPHS 8-13 FOR DETAILS. SUMMARY. 2. (A) THIS CABLE REPRESENTS A REVISION OF PREVIOUS GUIDANCE (REFS A AND B) CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE AND DEFENSE STATUTORY PROVISIONS RELAT [...]
2003-02-06 18:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PREL PHUM PINS PINR
03TEGUCIGALPA4INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT
[...] Embassy Tegucigalpa hereby submits 2002 International Narcotics Control Status Report (INCSR) for Honduras. Begin text: I. Summary The trans-shipment of cocaine through Honduras using air, land and maritime routes continued without significant disruption in 2002. Overall seizures in [...]
2003-01-02 20:03:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EAID PREL ETTC KCRM KJUS PHUM HO
03THEHAGUE3087NETHERLANDS: 2003 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] The 2003 terrorism report for the Netherlands follows. Responses are keyed to reftel A's requirements. A. SUPPORT TO GLOBAL COALITION AGAINST TERRORISM --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. Immediately following 9/11, the Dutch government announced a 46-point Plan of Actio [...]
2003-12-16 16:16:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL NL
03YEREVAN2883SEVENTH ANNUAL STRATEGIC DIALOGUE HELD IN YEREVAN
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador John Ordway for reasons 1.4 (b&d). 2. (C) Summary. The seventh US-Armenian Strategic Dialogue took place in Yerevan November 20. The sides discussed regional security, defense cooperation, and cooperation on counter-terrorism. The delegation heads, EUR DAS Ly [...]
2003-12-02 05:41:00Embassy YerevanSECRETAJ AM GG MARR PARM PGOV PREL PTER TU
03ZAGREB284DASD RICARDEL LEADS BILATERAL DEFENSE
[...] (C) FROM FEBRUARY 3-5, DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE MIRA RICARDEL LED A TEAM OF U.S. POLICY MAKERS FROM OSD, THE JOINT STAFF, MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD AND US EUROPEAN COMMAND IN BILATERAL DEFENSE CONSULTATIONS WITH CROATIA. IN MEETINGS WITH PRESIDENT MESIC, PRIME MINISTER RACAN, DEF [...]
2003-02-06 08:30:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL MARR MCAP MASS HR NATO
04ABUDHABI1927AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN
[...] (C) Summary: During her farewell call on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on June 8, the Ambassador and the heir apparent to President Shaykh Zayed reviewed the accomplishments in the bilateral relationship over the past three years. They also discussed Iraq, the Pales [...]
2004-06-09 13:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL TC
04ABUDHABI1939AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL ON ABU DHABI CROWN
[...] (C) Summary: During her farewell call on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on June 8, the Ambassador and the heir apparent to President Shaykh Zayed reviewed the accomplishments in the bilateral relationship over the past three years. They also discussed Iraq, the Pales [...]
2004-06-13 12:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL TC
04ABUDHABI1992SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER, GEN ABIZAID,
[...] (U) GENERAL ABIZAID: WELCOME BACK TO THE UAE. WE HAVE REQUESTED MEETINGS FOR YOU WITH ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE SHAYKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, AS WELL AS WITH ABU DHABI DEPUTY CROWN PRINCE AND UAE ARMED FORCES CHIEF OF STAFF LT GEN SHAYKH MUHAMMAD BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN (MBZ). BOTH SHAYKHS WI [...]
2004-06-16 12:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPINS PREL PTER PGOV TC
04ABUDHABI2508CENTCOM COMMANDER DISCUSSES IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, REGIONAL THREATS WITH SHAYKH MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED
[...] No summary [...]
2004-07-28 09:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNAF IZ PK PREL PTER SY TC
04ABUDHABI630SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ABIZAID'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) General Abizaid: I would like to welcome you back to the UAE. During your visit, we have requested meetings with Abu Dhabi Deputy Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff LTG Shaykh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ),and Dubai Crown Prince General Shaykh Muhammad bin Rashid Al M [...]
2004-03-07 14:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PARM MOPS GCC IZ TC
04ABUJA2165NIGERIA: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Post provides the following input for the 2004 Annual Terrorism Report. The information is keyed to the questions asked in REFTEL: A. (U) Civilian rule returned to Nigeria with the inauguration of Olusegun Obasanjo as President in May 1999. Since his inauguration, President Obasanjo ha [...]
2004-12-30 15:08:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER NI
04ADANA105SYRIAC CHRISTIANS, SOME DEHAP MAYORS SKEPTICAL ABOUT REFORM
[...] No summary [...]
2004-08-20 07:28:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PREF PHUM PTER ECON IZ TU ADANA
04AMMAN4667SCENE SETTER FOR KING ABDULLAH'S VISIT TO U.S.
[...] (C) King Abdullah is very pleased to have been invited to attend the G-8 Summit to discuss reform in Jordan, as well as in the Middle East. The King sees himself as a leader in the region on reform and will attempt to speak for other reform-minded Arabs during his visit. The King, however, [...]
2004-06-08 14:28:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL ECON KDEM KPAL MASS IZ JO
04ANKARA2446SOUTHEAST TURKEY ECONOMIC OUTLOOK PESSIMISTIC,
[...] (C) Summary: Reporting officers traveling in southeast Turkey April 19-22 heard negative economic outlooks from a broad array of contacts, as well as reports of some continuing religious freedom restrictions. Contacts said implementation of the recently passed Turkish EU reform packet laws [...]
2004-04-30 15:05:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ECON MARR TU IZ
04ANKARA5266SCENESETTER FOR DASD BRZEZINSKI'S SEPTEMBER 21
[...] (S) Summary: Your visit comes at a challenging time in our bilateral relations. Our painstaking efforts to rebuild relations over the last year, capped by a successful Istanbul NATO Summit in June, have resulted in the restoration of productive relations at the top military and civilian levels [...]
2004-09-16 15:32:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR PGOV PARM PTER OVIP MOPS MASS CY IR
04ANKARA6816 Scenesetter for Codel Hastert
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Turkey comes at a bumpy period in the bilateral relationship, in large measure connected with developments in Iraq. This message provides a brief overview of the state of bilateral relations, cooperation in Iraq, Turkey's EU accession prospects and the state of t [...]
2004-12-08 11:09:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL MARR PGOV ECON IZ TU
04ANKARA6835 Scenesetter for Treasury DAS Loevinger
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Turkey comes at a bumpy period in the bilateral relationship, in large measure connected with developments in Iraq. It is also a delicate moment in relations with both the IMF and EU. This message provides a brief overview of the state of bilateral relations, coo [...]
2004-12-09 13:24:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN TU
04ANKARA6967RUSSIAN DEFMIN IVANOV'S EXTRA DAY IN ANKARA: BLACK
[...] (C) Summary: Russian Defense Minister Ivanov, accompanied by Russian Navy Chief ADM Kuroyedov, had wide-ranging discussions with Turkish DefMin Gonul December 7, the day after President Putin departed. According to an MND official, Ivanov (unlike Putin--ref a) professed no problem with Turkey [...]
2004-12-15 15:39:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR PINR RS TU IZ
04ANKARA7059TURKEY: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Combating terrorism has long been a priority for the Government of Turkey (GOT). In 2004, Turkey continued its strong support of the coalition in the global war against terror in Afghanistan by agreeing to assume command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan for [...]
2004-12-20 14:42:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETASEC PGOV PREL PTER TU
04ANKARA7210TURKEY CONSIDERING STEPPING (BACK) UP ITS PSI
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 4. 2. (C) Summary: Turkey is preparing to step its participation up in the Proliferation Security Initiative -- participating in events in 2005 in Portugal and Spain, sending experts from Ankara to operational expert meetings even outside of Turkey' [...]
2004-12-29 15:29:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL TU
04BOGOTA3096INL A/S Charles Visit to Colombia
[...] (U) Sensitive But Unclassified. Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) Summary: The March 12-15 visit to Colombia by INL A/S Robert Charles combined field visits to NAS-supported counter- narcotics and law enforcement programs and briefings and meetings hosted by key GOC leaders. In his conv [...]
2004-03-02 22:05:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR PTER PREL XM
04BRASILIA1018BRAZIL: SCENESETTER FOR BILATERAL POL-MIL
[...] (C) Summary: Mission warmly welcomes your visit to Brazil. Much is changing in Brazil. Under President Lula there has been renewed focus on social issues and structural reform; economic performance, meanwhile, has been mixed. Urban crime poses an increasing threat to public security. The m [...]
2004-04-28 15:41:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PREL BR POL MIL
04BRASILIA2781SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S TRIP TO
[...] (C) The United States Mission in Brazil warmly welcomes your visit to Manaus. Your arrival comes on the heels of a major shakeup in Brazil's Ministry of Defense. The resignation of Minister Jose Viegas and his replacement on November 8 by Vice President Jose Alencar is intended to repair a r [...]
2004-11-08 20:31:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MCAP BR POL MIL
04BRATISLAVA857SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF MAJOR GENERAL EDWARD LA
[...] (U) Summary and Introduction: Welcome to Slovakia! I expect that you will have a productive visit on September 21 and learn first-hand how US security assistance programs have enabled Slovakia to significantly contribute to greater regional security and enhanced NATO interoperability. I look [...]
2004-09-17 14:08:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL PGOV PINR LO NATO
04BRUSSELS1074SOLANA ON BOSNIA: PARTNERSHIP REQUIRES TRUST, TOO
[...] (C) This is a joint USEU/USNATO message. Policy recommendation in para 12. 2. (C) Summary: In an animated discussion with Ambassadors Schnabel and Burns March 9 on planning for a post-SFOR EU mission in Bosnia, EU HiRep Javier Solana said, "If you want the EU to be your partner in Europe, [...]
2004-03-12 15:07:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALBK MARR PREL EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS1274TRANSATLANTIC CONSULTATIONS ON AFRICA HIGHLIGHT
[...] (U) Summary. Major topics of discussion at the transatlantic consultations on Africa (COAFR),held March 10 in Brussels, included: support to peacekeeping and conflict prevention activities, including the EU's proposed Africa Peace Facility and U.S. support to ECOWAS through EUCOM; political [...]
2004-03-25 10:54:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PREF EAID PHUM XA EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS2068EU COUNCIL ON NATO-EU RELATIONS
[...] (C) EUR/RPM Director Dan Russell visited Brussels May 6-7 to meet with EU Council Secretariat officials responsible for EU European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) formulation. The primary topic of discussion was the transition in Bosnia from SFOR to a EU mission. In all of his meetings, R [...]
2004-05-13 06:46:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MARR BK EUN NATO USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS3989TRANSATLANTIC CONSULTATIONS ON AFRICA: EU AND U.S.
[...] (U) Summary. The September 8 transatlantic consultations on Africa (COAFR) addressed priorities in the Great Lakes (strengthening MONUC, protecting refugees, supporting internal and regional dialogues),Sudan (calibrating pressure on the government, strengthening the AU role, meeting humanita [...]
2004-09-20 09:38:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PGOV EAID PHUM XA EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4235EUR PDAS BRADTKE'S SEPTEMBER 27 DISCUSSIONS WITH
[...] (C) Summary: Visiting EUR PDAS Robert Bradtke covered a wide range of topics in meetings with the EU Political and Security Committee Troika and Director General Robert Cooper on September 27. The US and the EU voiced support for UNSCR 1564 regarding Darfur, and the EU sought consultations wit [...]
2004-10-01 15:11:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04COLOMBO1131 AMBASSADOR'S ASSESSMENT: PEACE AND PROSPERITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This is the Ambassador's assessment of where things stand in Sri Lanka 90 days after the new government took office. The heady optimism on peace and prosperity which prevailed when Ranil Wickremasinghe took over in December 2001 has largely disappeared. Though Ranil lost the Ap [...]
2004-07-07 12:07:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER CE ECONOMICS LTTE
04COLOMBO1456SRI LANKA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF AMB. COFER
[...] (C) Your visit comes at an important juncture in the 30-month-old ceasefire between the Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). A recent surge in assassinations by the LTTE, coupled with the lack of progress toward resumed negotiations, have raised conc [...]
2004-09-01 11:45:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ASEC CE MV ECONOMICS LTTE
04COLOMBO1510SRI LANKA: VISIT OF S/CT COORDINATOR AMB. J.
[...] (C) In meetings with Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) officials on September 8, Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador J. Cofer Black underscored U.S. appreciation of Sri Lanka's support of the Global War on Terror. He emphasized USG commitment to helping the GSL achieve a peaceful resolut [...]
2004-09-13 08:26:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1514MEDIA REACTION: Visit of State Department
[...] SUMMARY. S/CT Coordinator Ambassador Cofer Black's September 7-8 visit to Sri Lanka elicited copious media coverage, with the vast majority of papers (both English and vernacular) placing coverage of a roundtable media discussion with newspaper editors prominently in above-the- fold banner he [...]
2004-09-13 11:15:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO PTER OPRC KMDR OIIP PREL CE LTTE
04COLOMBO1764YOUR VISIT TO SRI LANKA NOVEMBER 7-8
[...] (C) After 18 months with no movement toward resumed talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),the peace process is beginning to look less like a process and more like a protracted stalemate. This perception, which is gaining ground among the Sin [...]
2004-10-26 10:41:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PHUM EAID ECON CE LTTE ECONOMICS
04COLOMBO1792YOUR VISIT TO SRI LANKA NOVEMBER 7-8
[...] (U) This message replaces Colombo 1764. -------- SUMMARY -------- 2. (C) After 18 months with no movement toward resumed talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Eelam (LTTE),the peace process is beginning to look less like a process and more like [...]
2004-11-01 10:39:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON PGOV PHUM PREL PTER CE
04COLOMBO2011SRI LANKA: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Updated information for the Department's 2004 annual terrorism report follows below. 2. Begin text of submission: The Sri Lankan government supports the Global War on Terror and continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to combating terrorism--a commitment stressed by President Chand [...]
2004-12-17 06:06:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC CE
04DJIBOUTI1269SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ABIZAID'S VISIT TO DJIBOUTI
[...] (C) Summary: Combating poverty, improving the nation's health and education infrastructures and services and promoting economic development are top priorities for the Government of Djibouti. Embassy Djibouti and CJTF-HOA are working in tandem to assist in these areas. Economic ventures under [...]
2004-09-30 10:39:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO MARR OVIP DJ
04DJIBOUTI489 AMBASSADOR'S POST MEMORANDUM - DJIBOUTI
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-04 13:28:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASIG AMGT DJ
04DJIBOUTI549ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] (S/NF) Pursuant to the goals of the East Africa Counter-Terrorism Initiative (EACTI),U.S. Embassy Djibouti wishes to use its security assistance (SA) program to establish a national counter terrorism (CT) force within the Djiboutian military. Because of multiple actors within the Djibouti s [...]
2004-04-14 15:14:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL MASS MARR MOPS MCAP DJ
04DJIBOUTI815DJIBOUTI AND PROPOSED COUNTER-TERRORISM FORCE
[...] (S) This cable reflects the views of the Ambassador, Office of Regional Affairs, Regional Security Office, United States Liaison Office and the Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). 2. (S) Post appreciates the Department's concern outlined in Ref A and wishes [...]
2004-06-14 14:15:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRETPREL MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PTER DJ
04HANOI405ADMIRAL FARGO DISCUSSES AREAS OF FURTHER
[...] (SBU) Summary: In separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and Deputy Foreign Minister Le Van Bang on February 9, Admiral Thomas Fargo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, highlighted the recent improvement of bilateral relations, and discussed establishment of an IMET p [...]
2004-02-13 09:15:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MASS PTER SNAR KHDP KPOW KWMN KCRM VM CNARC CTERR
04HANOI920 U.S.-VIETNAM DRUG COOPERATION COULD STRENGTHEN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: GVN Defense and Public Security Ministries, as well as the UN Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC),are "eager" to work on implementation of the new bilateral counternarcotics letter of agreement. Training and infrastructural assistance are high GVN priorities; all are interested i [...]
2004-04-02 00:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR MARR EAID PREL VM CNARC
04HELSINKI1571NATO AMBASSADOR BURNS' VISIT TO HELSINKI
[...] (U) U.S. Ambassador to NATO R. Nicholas Burns visited Helsinki November 29-30. Following remarks given to the Atlantic Council of Finland at a seminar on NATO and small nations, Ambassador Burns participated in meetings with Minister of Defense Seppo Kaariainen and MFA Under Secretary for Pol [...]
2004-12-16 12:06:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL MCAP MARR AF IZ FI NATO RU
04JAKARTA8872THE TASKS AHEAD FOR YUDHOYONO
[...] (C) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's projected win in the September 20 presidential runoff marks a resounding victory for Indonesian democracy. The challenger defeated a President who had forged an alliance with Indonesia's oldest and largest political parties, while credible reports indicated the [...]
2004-09-21 11:13:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM KISL ID
04MADRID2854DEMARCHE ON NATO TRAINING IN IRAQ
[...] CONFIDENTIAL - Entire text. 2. (C) POLCOUNS discussed USG desire for "dual-hatted" command and control for the NATO training mission in Iraq (Reftel) with Spanish MFA Director General for UN, NATO, Counter-terrorism and non-proliferation affairs Arturo Laclaustra. Laclaustra was gratefu [...]
2004-07-27 14:13:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALIZ SP NATO MAPS
04MANAMA1285GLOBAL DEFENSE POSTURE REVIEW: CROWN PRINCE
[...] (S) Charge presented Refs A and B talking points on the U.S. global defense posture review to Crown Prince (CP) Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa August 15 during a meeting that also covered joint counter-terrorism efforts, the security situation, and the Saudi proposal for Muslim troops to [...]
2004-08-16 14:47:00Embassy ManamaSECRETMARR MCAP MOPS PARM PREL KPAO BA NATO
04MANAMA1290BAHRAIN SUPPORTS TROOP CONTRIBUTION TO IRAQ IN
[...] (S) Charge presented Ref A talking points on the U.S. thoughts on the Saudi proposal for Muslim troops to Iraq to Crown Prince (CP) Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa August 15 during a meeting that also covered joint counter-terrorism efforts, the security situation, and the U.S. global defen [...]
2004-08-17 09:49:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL OPDC MOPS MARR BA IZ
04MANAMA1467SCENESETTER FOR COMBATANT COMMANDER CENTRAL
[...] (S) General Abizaid, we look forward to seeing you in Bahrain. We have asked for calls on the King, Crown Prince, and the Defense Minister apart from your attendance at the Disaster Preparedness Conference. Since your last visit here, the travel warning has been lifted and the DOD Bahrain S [...]
2004-09-22 15:19:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR PGOV BA
04MANAMA1516GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSSES REGIONAL SITUATION WITH
[...] (C) Commander U.S. Central Command General Abizaid met with King Hamad, Crown Prince Salman, and Defense Minister Khalifa on September 27 to discuss Iraq and the upcoming elections there, the need for full Sunni participation in the election, Iranian interference in Iraq, and the situations in [...]
2004-10-02 14:18:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS PTER BA IZ IR
04MANAMA1708DEPUTY SECRETARY MEETING WITH KING HAMAD
[...] (S) The Deputy Secretary met with King Hamad November 7 to discuss Bahrain's counter-terrorism efforts, the situation in Iraq, and Bahrain's relations with its neighbors. The King opened the meeting with a surprise proposal to commit a company of special forces troops to Afghanistan as part o [...]
2004-11-10 15:40:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR ASEC PTER BA IZ
04MANAMA1889DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR HADLEY'S DECEMBER
[...] (C) Deputy National Security Advisor Hadley met with Yemeni Interior Minister Rashed Mohammed Al Alimi December 5 on the margins of the IISS Gulf Security Dialogue conference in Manama. Al Alimi thanked the U.S. for its counter terrorism assistance and expressed his desire to increase cooper [...]
2004-12-15 12:39:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR ASEC YM SA BA
04MAPUTO204CTAG MEETING IN MAPUTO
[...] Summary: On February 5, DCM hosted our first CTAG meeting (per reftel request) with counterparts from Spain, Portugal, Russia, France, Italy, Switzerland, UK, Germany, European Commission, and Ireland (representing EU troika). Participants concurred that improved maritime security for Mozambiq [...]
2004-02-17 06:53:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM SENV PREL MZ
04MAPUTO659SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF USCOMNAVEUR
[...] (U) Introduction and summary. Your visit comes at a time when the positive bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Mozambique is expanding. Mozambique is the only country in the world that is both a focus country under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and one of the sixteen c [...]
2004-05-14 08:34:00Embassy MaputoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER KCRM MZ EFIS ACOTA
04NEWDELHI6983INDIA ENCOURAGES DEMOCRACY IN BURMA
[...] (C) Summary: India underlined its concerns about the lack of democracy in Burma during the recent visit of Rangoon's military leader Than Shwe, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh himself delivering the message, MEA Joint Secretary (South East Asia - I) Mitra Vashishta told us on SIPDIS November 1. [...]
2004-11-02 08:39:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR IN BM CN
04OTTAWA3001IIR 6 815 0004 05/CANADIAN ARMY RESERVE UNITS
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-08 21:26:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPARM
04OTTAWA3303SCENE-SETTER FOR VISIT TO CANADA, 12-14 DEC 2004
[...] (C) CANADA-U.S. POL-MIL RELATIONS. PRIME MINISTER MARTIN LEADS A MINORITY GOVERNMENT, WHICH MUST MOVE FORWARD CAUTIOUSLY ON POLICY ISSUES AND TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE VIEWS OF THE OPPOSITION BEFORE PROCEEDING. PM MARTIN HAS GIVEN STRONG SIGNALS HE UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF AND WISHES T [...]
2004-12-08 21:56:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNDOD
04OTTAWA3473SCENE-SETTER FOR ASD/HD VISIT TO OTTAWA, CANADA,
[...] (U) THIS MESSAGE IS A READAHEAD FOR THE 11-13 JANUARY 2005 VISIT TO OTTAWA OF ASST SECDEF (HOMELAND DEFENSE) PAUL MCHALE; DASD SCOTT ROWELL; AND NORTHCOM CHIEF OF STAFF MG FRED REES. RECOMMENDED TALKING POINTS AT PARA 8. 2. (C) CANADA-U.S. POL-MIL RELATIONS. PRIME MINISTER PAUL MARTIN LEA [...]
2004-12-29 21:45:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPARM
04PANAMA2829PANAMA GOVERNMENT WEATHERS FIERCE CRITICISM AS IT
[...] (C) With apparent support from President Martin Torrijos, Minister of Government and Justice Hector Aleman is moving to centralize control of the Panamanian Public Forces (PPF). MOGJ sources contend that under the government of former president Mireya Moscoso, MOGJ exercised weak oversight of [...]
2004-11-23 18:49:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR MARR PINS PM POL CHIEF
04PARAMARIBO117MILITARY OFFICER VOICES PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR AN
[...] (C) Summary. During a February 7 press "Information Day" hosted by Suriname's National Army, a military officer, Major Goerdeyal, called on the Surinamese Government to sign an Article 98 agreement with the United States or face losing US military assistance. Goerdeyal declared that the day [...]
2004-02-11 13:58:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR NS
04PARIS8983FRANCE: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Post encloses the 2004 annual terrorism report for France. Per reftel, Word versions will be e-mailed to John Kincannon and Kiersten McCutchan at S/CT. Post POC is Political Officer Peter Kujawinski, x.2575. France ) 2004 OVERVIEW In 2004, France made progress in a number of areas [...]
2004-12-16 08:30:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC FR
04QUITO3028RENEWING THE ARTICLE 98 PUSH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Article 98 negotiations in Ecuador have stagnated of late. Two factors are to blame: continued push-back from the Embassy's prime interlocutors, the Foreign Ministry and Congress, and the Gutierrez government's focus on self-preservation in the face of impeachment proceedings. [...]
2004-11-17 21:51:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PREL EC KICC
04ROME3985GDPR/ITALY: ITALIANS PROPOSE WORKING GROUP TO
[...] (S) Summary. In October 6 discussions with Defense Minister Martino, D/CHOD LTG Castagnetti and MFA Director General Massolo, A/S Bloomfield and DASD Hoehn explained where the Global Defense Posture Review (GDPR) process stood in the U.S. and heard from the Italians broad agreement with the U. [...]
2004-10-15 13:59:00Embassy RomeSECRETPREL MOPS MARR IT NATO FORCES IN ITALY
04ROME860AMBASSADOR BURNS REVIEWS NATO ISSUES WITH ITALIAN
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador Burns discussed the Istanbul Summit, the Greater Middle East (GME) Initiative, NATO prospects for Iraq and Afghanistan and a successor mission to SFOR during Feb. 26-27 meetings with Italian officials, journalists and academics in Rome. Italy is revising its plans to s [...]
2004-03-04 16:28:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PREL BK AF IZ IT NATO AFGHANISTAN IRAQI FREEDOM
04SANAA1492YEMEN: PRIORITIZATION OF CT PROGRAMS
[...] (c) Embassy Sana'a welcomes the opportunity to engage with AF Bureau on counter-terrorism issues and on developing a more comprehensive CT strategy for the region. Post is concerned with border and maritime security as well as the movement of people and arms between Yemen and East Africa, par [...]
2004-06-20 11:36:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPTER EAID EFIN PREL PGOV PARM YM COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY TRAFFICKING PERSONS
04SANAA2421ROYG FORCES KILL REBEL CLERIC AL-HOUTHI IN
[...] (C) Summary. Anti-American rebel Shi'ite cleric al-Houthi was killed on September 10 in an early morning raid on his cave hide-out in the Sa'da Goverornate. The ROYG has announced an end to the 10-week insurgency, which resulted in well over 1000 deaths. ROYG forces have already begun red [...]
2004-09-12 13:23:00Embassy SanaaSECRETMARR MOPS MCAP PGOV PREL PINR PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA2489SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE
[...] (S/NF) Demonstrations A. Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country that are capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations? There are not organized, clearly defined communities as such, but ad hoc groupings of Yemeni fundamentalists and/or some members [...]
2004-09-22 08:43:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER
04SANAA2985ASSESSMENT OF THE YEMENI CENTRAL SECURITY FORCES
[...] (C) This message is in response to reftel request for additional information on USG assistance for the Yemeni Central Security Forces for the purpose of assessing the best funding mechanism. USG training for the CSF-CTU is an integral part of U.S.-ROYG cooperation in the GWOT. ----------- [...]
2004-11-30 14:13:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPARM PREL MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA3105YEMEN: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] Below is Embassy Sanaa's submission to the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism Report. 2004 Addendum sent septel. The text and the addendum have also been forwarded to S/CT POC via e-mail. 2. Begin text. Terrorist Attacks and Prosecutions ---------------------------------- There were n [...]
2004-12-18 12:20:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA521ONGOING AGGRESSIVE CT OPS IN ABYAN
[...] (S/NF) Summary/Comment: Yemeni counterterrorism (CT) operations by Central Security Forces (CSF) and Ministry of Defense forces have been ongoing in the Abyan region for approximately one week. ROYG informed Post of the capture of al-Qaida element Raouf Naseeb on 3/3. Minister of Interior [...]
2004-03-08 14:06:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA626FEBRUARY 9, 2004, SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE
[...] (S/NF) Demonstrations A. Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country that are capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations? There are not organized, clearly defined communities as such, but ad hoc groupings of Yemeni Muslims are predisposed to oppose U. [...]
2004-03-17 17:49:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANAA6803/20/04 ABIZAID MEETING WITH SALEH: CT OPS IN
[...] (C) Summary. During his 3/20/04 visit to Sanaa, GEN Abizaid, accompanied by Ambassador and senior staff, called on President Saleh. Saleh asked about ongoing Pakistani CT operations in Waziristan. He asserted that good intelligence and money to spread around were more effective in tribal re [...]
2004-03-24 08:13:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER EAID IZ AF PK YM COUNTER TERRORISM
04SANTODOMINGO148DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 2003-2004 INTERNATIONAL
[...] Text of Dominican Republic draft 2002-2003 INCSR follows. Part One: Drugs and Chemical Control I. Summary The Dominican Republic (DR) is a major transit country for South American drugs, mostly cocaine and heroin, moving to the United States and Europe. The Government of the Dominican [...]
2004-01-08 22:15:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR DR
04TEGUCIGALPA1411SCENESETTER FOR CODEL SHELBY'S JUNE 28 - 30 VISIT
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Shelby to Honduras June 29-30. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, two-and-a-half years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there have [...]
2004-06-22 22:33:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP ECON ETRD EFIN PREL PGOV PHUM HO
04TELAVIV1962ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-01 10:59:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
04TELAVIV6489ISRAELI SECURITY SERVICES TELL CODEL TALENT THAT
[...] (C) Summary: Israeli Police BG David Lutsky and the Head of Shin Bet's Protection and Security Division, Doron Bergerbest, told CODEL Talent December 5-6 that cooperation and real-time information sharing is the key to Israeli success in thwarting suicide attacks. Once intelligence on an act [...]
2004-12-21 15:54:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC KPAL KWBG IS ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS GOI EXTERNAL COUNTERTERRORISM
04TELAVIV6505"THE BATTLE FOR HEARTS AND MINDS"
[...] (C) Summary: Brigadier General Yossi Kuperwasser told CODEL Talent December 6 that the war on terrorism must be waged across no less than five fronts: the physical battle; the efforts of society itself to endure in the face of continued attacks; society's need to remain true to its values rat [...]
2004-12-22 17:29:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL KPAL KWBG IS COUNTERTERRORISM GOI EXTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
04TELAVIV6563ISRAEL: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (SBU) Post provides below additional information to be used in preparation of the 2004 "Patterns of Global Terrorism" report. -------------------------------------- Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Israel has been among the staunche [...]
2004-12-27 11:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAL KPAO KWBG GZ IS COUNTERTERRORISM GOI INTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS EXTERNAL
05ABUDHABI1331UAE INCREASES SECURITY AFTER BOMBING IN QATAR,
[...] (C) Summary: After the Doha theater bombing, UAE officials markedly increased the security presence throughout the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai in locations such as diplomatic communities, western schools, and residential neighborhoods. UAEG officials are worried they are vulnerable to this [...]
2005-03-23 13:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPTER PREL ASEC QA TC
05ABUDHABI3013SCENESETTER - DEA ADMINISTRATOR TANDY'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Administrator Tandy: I would like to welcome you to the UAE. Your visit comes during a dynamic period in the U.S.-UAE bilateral relationship. Over the last few years, relations between the U.S. and the UAE have deepened and expanded in the economic, military, counter-terror, and nonproli [...]
2005-07-07 14:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETSNAR PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC
05ABUDHABI3243UAE COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS: GOOD HARDWARE, BUT
[...] (S) Summary: The UAE, keenly aware that the threat of extremist violence on its soil is real, is implementing numerous measures in hopes of preventing terrorist attacks. In the past year, the UAEG has prioritized homeland security within its national security strategy. However, the UAE lacks [...]
2005-07-25 07:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPTER PINS ASEC EPET MCAP TC
05ABUDHABI3244GENERAL ABIZAID MEETING WITH ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE
[...] (C) Summary: CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid met July 20 with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ). Abizaid praised the UAEG for its steadfast determination to wage a public campaign against extremist i [...]
2005-07-25 07:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALMCAP MASS PREL IZ AF PK IR SY SA TC
05ABUDHABI4045MBZ ON IRAQ, EXTREMISM, PALESTINIANS, SAUDIS
[...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) told Ambassador and a visiting delegation led by retired U.S. four-star generals over dinner September 20 that he expected the Iraqi people would approve a new Constitution on October 15. MbZ reiterated his support for former [...]
2005-09-25 10:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER IZ IR SA SY PK TC
05ABUDHABI721WHITE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR FRAN
[...] (C) Summary: White House Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) February 7 to discuss counter terrorism trends in the Gulf region, U.S.-UAE CT cooperation, and the th [...]
2005-02-15 12:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETIR IZ PTER SA TC
05ABUJA970NIGERIAN DEFENSE POWER DYNAMICS: PART II OF THE
[...] (S/REL UK) SUMMARY: Leadership of the Nigerian military is personality-driven, from the President through the officer corps. Senior leaders rarely delegate decision-making authority and the "transmission lines" from these power centers are often weak and erratic, frequently leading to a fa [...]
2005-06-03 13:54:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINR MARR MCAP KPKO NI POLMIL
05ACCRA2036SCENESETTER FOR A/S FRAZER
[...] (C) Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, and pro-American country. It has one of the best human rights records in Africa and has made significant efforts to combat trafficking in persons. President John Kufuor is nine months into his second term, which has been marked by intra-party tensi [...]
2005-10-04 18:05:00Embassy AccraSECRETEAIR ECON EFIN ELAB KWMN PGOV PREL PTER GH MAS
05ACCRA634SCENESETTER FOR DEPUTY COMMANDER, EUCOM, GENERAL
[...] (SBU) U.S. interests center on support for Ghana's fifteen-year-old democracy and promotion of open markets. The long-term success of Ghana's constitutional democracy is not guaranteed. Government institutions are still evolving, and economic challenges, left unresolved, could erode popular [...]
2005-03-31 17:44:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGH OVIP
05ADDISABABA3844ENGAGING THE AU - THOUGHTS AHEAD OF THE AF COM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The African Union (AU) is displaying tremendous political will to address the continent's problems, which differentiates it from the OAU, its defunct predecessor organization. The AU is also serving as the coordinating body for positive change in Africa by playing a more proac [...]
2005-11-14 13:45:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL XA AF UNION
05ALGIERS1591AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES U.S.-ALGERIAN COOPERATION,
[...] (C) Ambassador was the first official caller on newly appointed MFA Secretary General Ramdane Lamamra July 31. Lamamra, a former Ambassador to Washington from 1996-99 and to the UN from 1993-96, was recalled from Lisbon last week to replace a colleague (former Secretary General Hocine Meghlao [...]
2005-08-01 17:50:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETRD MARR AG MO WI IZ US SOFA
05ALGIERS2222STATUS OF TERRORISM ONE MONTH AFTER PASSAGE OF
[...] (C) One month after the favorable September 29 referendum on the Charter for National Peace and National Reconciliation -- which offered a broad but partial amnesty for those involved in the violence of the 1990s -- monthly civilian deaths, military deaths and causalities, and terrorist surren [...]
2005-10-31 15:33:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER AG
05AMMAN1076CODEL SHAYS STAFF REVIEWS IRAQI COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] (C) Jordanian Special Operations Command briefed staff members of Codel Shays January 29 on training for the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Force (ICTF). The Jordanians requested U.S. support for a new training facility, unique to the region, that would provide greater capacity for counter terrorism [...]
2005-02-08 13:11:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS IZ JO
05AMMAN1959SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL RICHARD MYERS
[...] (S//NF) GENERAL KHALID SARAIREH, CHAIRMAN, JORDAN ARMED FORCES IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT TO JORDAN. IT WILL PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO THANK THE JAF LEADERSHIP FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, AND WILL HELP ENSURE JORDAN'S [...]
2005-03-08 15:56:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MARR PARM MASS JO
05AMMAN2909THINKING AHEAD: IRAQ TRAINING PROGRAMS IN JORDAN
[...] (C) The recent row between Jordan and Iraq sparked by alleged Jordanian suicide bomber Ra'ed al-Banna demonstrated how brittle this bilateral relationship can be when mismanaged (on the Jordanian side in this instance) and how much emotional baggage the Iraqis in particular bring to the relat [...]
2005-04-11 07:11:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL IZ JO
05ANKARA104CODEL KYL SCENESETTER FOR TURKEY
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Turkey comes at a bumpy period in the bilateral relationship, in large measure connected with developments in Iraq. This message provides a brief overview of the state of bilateral relations, cooperation in Iraq, Turkey's EU accession process and the state of the [...]
2005-01-07 09:48:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL MARR PGOV ECON TU IZ
05ANKARA1571TURKEY UPDATE FOR THE VISIT OF COMNAVEUR ADM MIKE
[...] (S) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of a series of US visits since the first of the year (Deputy Secretary of State Armitage, NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Jones, Commander US Central Command General Abizaid, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Doug Feith, Secretary of State [...]
2005-03-18 12:17:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETOVIP MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA1776TIP in Turkey: Developments in regional law
[...] (U) Summary: Turkey's Mobile Training Team is training law enforcement authorities in the Balkans, Caucasus, and Central Asia on measures to counter human smuggling and trafficking in persons. The foreign ministers of Turkey and Georgia recently signed a protocol on cooperation in anti- traff [...]
2005-03-28 16:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA1952SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF GENERAL JOHN HANDY,
[...] (S) Summary: Your visit comes on the heels of a series of US visits since the first of the year (Deputy Secretary of State Armitage, NATO Supreme Allied Commander General Jones, Commander US Central Command General Abizaid, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Feith, Secretary of State Rice, [...]
2005-04-05 11:19:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETOVIP MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA2076SCENESETTER FOR TURKISH MFA U/S TUYGAN'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish MFA U/S Tuygan comes to Washington with the GOT continuing to talk about a strategic partnership but with bilateral relations troubled by an absence of clarity on Turkish direction and intent. Ruling AKP officials publicly deny any bilateral problems or blame them on U. [...]
2005-04-11 13:33:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV PINS ECON MARR PHUM TU
05ANKARA2314TURKS PREPARING FOR PKK SPRING OFFENSIVE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 17. Summary ------- 2. (S) The GOT appears to be convinced that the PKK is going to carry out its first "spring offensive" in southeast Turkey since 1999. Press and intel reporting indicate the Turks have moved two commando brigades towar [...]
2005-04-22 13:29:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL MOPS PREF TU IZ IR SY
05ANKARA2738ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-12 14:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2810ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-17 13:08:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA2837ABSENT GOT LEADERSHIP, TURKISH MILITARY LAUNCHES
[...] (C) Summary: Contacts report heavy Turkish military presence in southeastern Turkey. Adana PO reports that, while rural flows of recruits to the PKK may be occurring, contacts are not seeing a similar phenomenon from urban areas. Absent any Erdogan government strategy for dealing with the [...]
2005-05-19 14:54:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS MOPS PHUM TU
05ANKARA2910TURKEY SCENESETTER FOR MAY-JUNE CODELS
[...] Summary: The Erdogan government's drift on relations with the U.S., with the EU, and on reform is of concern, as are trends inimical to religious freedom. U.S. Turkish relations remain solid in specific areas and we look for new opportunities to expand cooperation, but our relations are not [...]
2005-05-23 14:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OREP PINS ECON MARR TU
05ANKARA3055TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, May 15-31,
[...] (U) In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. (U) Published in Radikal on Monday, May [...]
2005-06-01 07:49:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA3490TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, June 1-15,
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial local FSN translation. 2. Published by The Messenger, Georgia's Englis [...]
2005-06-20 06:20:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
05ANKARA357CENTCOM CDR AND FOREIGN MINISTER DISCUSS IRAQ,
[...] (C) Summary: GEN Abizaid and Foreign Minister Gul agreed on the goal of a stable, democratic and unified Iraq during their January 11 meeting in Ankara. Gul reiterated Turkey's support of elections in Iraq occurring on time with the fullest possible participation. Turkey is reaching out to [...]
2005-01-22 14:37:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MARR TU IZ
05ANKARA412NATO CENTER OF EXCELLENCE-DEFENSE AGAINST TERRORISM
[...] Summary: In an effort to gain alliance contribution for its new Center of Excellence - Defense Against Terrorism (CoE-DAT),the Turkish General Staff (TGS) on January 10 briefed NATO embassies in Ankara on the center and sent letters from MOD Gonul and CHOD GEN Ozkok to their counterparts. [...]
2005-01-26 12:39:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPTER MARR PREL TU
05ANKARA4290ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-26 14:07:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4732TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, JULY 2005
[...] Throughout the month, government and military officials publicly accused each other, Turkey's neighbors, the EU and the US of inaction to respond to the PKK terrorist threat. However, they were unified in emphasizing that Turkey reserved the right to pursue the PKK into Iraq if necessary. Turk [...]
2005-08-11 14:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MOPS PREL PTER TU
05ANKARA4734ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-11 15:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4735ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-11 16:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA4742SCENESETTER FOR THE SEPT. 2-3 VISIT OF SENATOR TED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your visit comes at a time when our bilateral relations are on the mend from a difficult period when events in Iraq and Turkey's focus on getting a date from the EU to start accession negotiations overshadowed our traditionally close cooperation. With a growing economy, a sched [...]
2005-08-12 10:02:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV OREP TU
05ANKARA4791ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-15 15:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5133ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 08:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5157ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-02 14:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5196ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-07 14:40:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5282ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-09 15:42:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5483ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-21 15:52:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5506 US MISSION TURKEY: RESPONSIBILITY AND
[...] THE U.S. MISSION IN TURKEY IS ONE OF THE LARGEST IN EUROPE. WITH OVER 1200 EMPLOYEES LOCATED IN FOUR SEPARATE CITIES (ANKARA, ISTANBUL, ADANA, AND IZMIR),THE MISSION IS COMPRISED OF OVER 20 AGENCIES ENGAGED ACROSS THE FULL RANGE OF USG POLICY PRIORITIES. TURKEY IS A COUNTRY OF GREAT STRATEG [...]
2005-09-22 15:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT
05ANKARA5727ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-29 15:37:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA5845APNSA HADLEY'S MEETING WITH TURKISH CHOD OZKOK
[...] (C) Summary: Despite our occasional differences over Iraq, Turkey remains America's strategic partner, asserted Turkish CHOD GEN Ozkok to APNSA Hadley. Ozkok reviewed Turkish views of the Black Sea, Caucasus, and Central Asia. He outlined the "nuclear chain" stretching from North Korea, Indi [...]
2005-09-30 15:34:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS PTER KPKO TU IZ AF RS NATO
05ANKARA6558SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Your visit to Turkey marks the first High Level Defense Group (HLDG) meeting to be held in two years. In the absence of this high level bilateral dialogue, our political military communication with Turkey since 2003 has been dominated by the war in Iraq and its impact on the PKK, [...]
2005-11-02 12:34:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PGOV MASS MARR PARM TU IZ AF
05ANKARA7099ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-04 06:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7138ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 16:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
05ANKARA7443TURKEY: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Combating terrorism has long been a priority for the Government of Turkey (GOT). In 2005, Turkey continued its strong support of the coalition in the global war against terror in Afghanistan by commanding the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from February to August 2005. T [...]
2005-12-20 09:33:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO
05ASUNCION1137PARAGUAY: BRINGING UN CTC PRESSURE TO BEAR UPON
[...] (U) Action Request. See para. 2 and 8. 2. (C) Summary. GOP adoption of key anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism (CT) legislation represents a high USG priority given concerns about money laundering and counter terror financing in the Tri-Border Area (TBA). Money launderin [...]
2005-09-09 12:13:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER KCRM PA
05ASUNCION1383PARAGUAY: VICE PRESIDENT ASKS CHARGE TO DELAY
[...] (SBU) Vice President Castiglioni (Acting President and our strongest supporter within the GOP) asked Charge directly 11/2 to delay visit by General Craddock until after the Colorado internal elections February 19, 2006. 2. (SBU) Castiglioni said the current atmosphere in Paraguay and the re [...]
2005-11-08 13:31:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR PA
05ASUNCION751 US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Greg Beloney, requests SOF support of this [...]
2005-02-17 14:17:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION772 US Embassy Asuncion Terms of Reference (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, Ambassador John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Carlos A. Calderon and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. 2. Country Team concurs with dates of PDSS, ADVON a [...]
2005-03-02 21:05:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05ASUNCION859WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR.
[...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]
2005-07-07 11:20:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION860WELCOME TO PARAGUAY, US SOUTHERN COMMAND CDR.
[...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion and I warmly welcome your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political activity calling into questi [...]
2005-07-07 11:21:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS PA
05ASUNCION945 US EMBASSY ASUNCION TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)
[...] The Chief of Mission, John F. Keane, Chief USODC, COL Arie Bogaard and General de Ejrcito Jos Key Kanazawa, Commander in Chief f of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, have concurred/ approved with this deployment and the TOR. The DEA Section Chief, Milton Milford, requests SOF support of this t [...]
2005-05-19 20:44:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA MASS PA
05BAGHDAD2349JAFARI PLEDGES MORE SUNNI DIALOGUE, SAYS
[...] (C/NF) Summary: During a May 19 meeting with Prime Minister Jafari, the Deputy Secretary highlighted the need for an integrated strategy (political, economic, and security) to defeat the insurgency. As part of that strategy, he emphasized the need for inclusiveness and the importance of stick [...]
2005-06-01 07:10:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNOVIP PREL PGOV IZ
05BAGHDAD2981AN AMBITIOUS KURDISH PROPOSAL SHARPENS THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Kurdish delegation to the Constitution Drafting Committee has put together a detailed list of constitutional demands that is sharpening the debate on the future of federalism as delegates attempt to forge a draft document by 1 August. The draft document calls for stronger lim [...]
2005-07-18 12:41:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM IZ
05BAGHDAD3086CONSTITUTIONAL DRAFTING: SUNNIS BACK ON BOARD,
[...] (C) Summary. Sunni members of the Constitutional Drafting Committee have said their group will return to negotiations on July 26. Internal divisions in the Sunni Arab group of 15 are growing. The National Dialogue Council spokesman wants a UN role in the investigation of slain colleagues, [...]
2005-07-26 07:47:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM IZ
05BAGHDAD3407PRIME MINISTER JA'AFARI'S TWELVE POINT SECURITY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Ja'afari distributed a Twelve Point Security Plan on August 6. The plan sets goals and priorities for the Ministries of Interior and Defense, the National Security Advisor and other related ministries and Iraqi government entities as they work towards bringing s [...]
2005-08-18 14:57:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS MOPS PREL IZ
05BANGKOK1105THAILAND: AMBASSADOR CALLS ON ROYAL THAI SUPREME
[...] (C) On February 8, the Ambassador met with Royal Thai Armed Forces Supreme Commander General Chaisit Shinawatra to discuss a variety of security issues. Chaisit was grateful for U.S. assistance to help Thailand mitigate the impact of the tsunami and correctly noted that our use of Utapao as [...]
2005-02-11 08:06:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR TH POL MIL BURMA PKO IMET
05BANGKOK3130PACOM COMMANDER ADM FALLON MEETING WITH ROYAL THAI
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a May 3 meeting with Royal Thai Supreme Commander GEN Chaisit Shinawatra, PACOM Commander ADM William Fallon pressed for an answer to CJCS Gen. Myers letter requesting Thailand to send staff officers to man the multinational headquarters for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). C [...]
2005-05-11 05:15:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV MARR MASS TH IRAQ POL MIL
05BANGKOK6088THAILAND: REQUESTS FOR FUNDING PKO PROJECTS IN
[...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to propose projects supporting U.S. strategic peace keeping and counter terrorism objective The Embassy outlines below several projects, in priority order, to impr the Thai ability to thwart terrorism and to fulfill more effectively it peacekeeping oblig [...]
2005-09-23 08:00:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR TH PKO
05BANGKOK6094THAILAND: REQUESTS FOR FUNDING PKO PROJECTS IN
[...] (SBU) Post appreciates the opportunity to propose projects supporting U.S. strategic peace keeping and counter terrorism objectives. The Embassy outlines below several projects, in priority order, to improve the Thai ability to thwart terrorism and to fulfill more effectively its peacekeepin [...]
2005-09-23 09:56:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR TH PKO
05BANGKOK6524DEMOCRACY PROMOTION STRATEGIES FOR EAP FOCUS
[...] (C) Summary and introduction: Thailand is the most democratic country in the neighborhood, with a lively press and fiercely competed elections. Thailand's remarkable political development, after a long period of military rule, progressed in tandem with its impressive economic development, whi [...]
2005-10-14 03:42:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALKDEM PREL TH
05BANGKOK7030U.S.-THAI STRATEGIC DIALOGUE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On November 7 and 8, following up on the President's and Prime Minister Thaksin's commitment, senior U.S. officials met with Thai counterparts to inaugurate a bilateral dialogue on strategic and security issues. The U.S. side was lead by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eri [...]
2005-11-10 07:37:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV MARR MASS PTER PREL KPAO TH
05BANGKOK7460CHINESE EMBASSY WANTS TO BUILD LINKS WITH U.S.
[...] (C) Summary. As part of our ongoing effort to follow China's growing influence in Thailand, the Ambassador hosted a reception on December 1 for the PRC Embassy at the Residence. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jiuhuan called for greater dialogue between the U.S. and China on a wide variety of iss [...]
2005-12-02 08:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MARR CH TH
05BOGOTA118COLOMBIA: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] (U) Embassy Bogota's contribution to the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism report follows. Responses are keyed to questions in reftel's paragraph 15. Embassy POC is Poloff Dana Brown, (phone) 571-315-2129, unclass email browndml@state.gov. 2. (SBU) (A) SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL COALITION AGA [...]
2005-01-05 22:16:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PBTS CO
05BOGOTA1306URIBE OPENS CARTAGENA COORDINATION AND
[...] Summary: On February 3 in Cartagena, President Uribe addressed representatives of 28 nations and multilateral organizations (still termed the G-24) at the day-long International Coordination and Cooperation Conference for Colombia. Uribe stated that Colombia is not in conflict, but rather a [...]
2005-02-09 21:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PTER KJUS CO
05BOGOTA1604PLAN COLOMBIA IMPLEMENTATION ROUND-UP, JANUARY, 2005
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia-related activities reported during January, 2005. ---------- DOJ/ICITAP ---------- 2. (U) From January 25-28, the DOJ International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and U.S. Secret Service (USSS) presented a Fina [...]
2005-02-18 19:48:00Embassy BogotaSECRETPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA1622004 COUNTER-TERRORISM WRAP-UP
[...] (C) In spite of limited air mobility and ground support/fixed wing aircraft and the challenge of supporting some 17,000 troops of Plan Patriota operating in hostile jungle, the security forces made great advances in 2004, re-taking 11 FARC-run villages and destroying over 400 FARC camps. Else [...]
2005-01-06 20:25:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPTER SNAR PHUM ASEC CO
05BOGOTA3863COLOMBIA COPES WITH CHAVEZ
[...] (S) This cable responds to Ref A taskings regarding Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's activities and Colombian responses. 2. (S) Summary: Border incidents, Venezuela's harboring of the FARC and ELN FTOs, and a potential arms race have done much to mobilize opinion leaders against Chavez. [...]
2005-04-22 15:47:00Embassy BogotaSECRETPREL PTER MARR MASS VE CO PGOV
05BOGOTA4050SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR
[...] (C) The GOC and embassy welcome Under Secretary Feith's visit with enthusiasm. The Bilateral Working Group (BWG) will hold defense policy discussions on policy, modernization, and narcoterrorism. Colombia faces a four front war -- narcos, FARC, ELN, paramilitaries -- and a growing concern ab [...]
2005-04-28 21:34:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS ASEC PTER PHUM ECON CO
05BOGOTA4342FY 2007 COUNTER NARCOTICS AND ANTICRIME ASSISTANCE BUDGET - (REVISED COPY - SEE USAID SECTION - PROMOTE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS)
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-06 21:32:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDABUD CO PREL SNAR MASS
05BOGOTA4570GENERAL CRADDOCK MEETS WITH PRESIDENT URIBE
[...] (C) On May 11, President Alvaro Uribe discussed counterdrug strategy, guerrilla attacks in southern Colombia, the AUC peace process, and recent arrests of U.S. military personnel with SOUTHCOM Commander General Bantz Craddock. Uribe expressed concern that if the GOC did not significantly reduc [...]
2005-05-16 18:25:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC PHUM KJUS SNAR CO
05BOGOTA5795PLAN COLOMBIA IMPLEMENTATION ROUND-UP, MAY, 2005
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during May, 2005. -------- DOJ/JSRP -------- 2. (U) DOJ continued to provide training and technical assistance through the Justice Sector Reform Program (JSRP). DOJ sponsored a three-week visit to the U.S. for 13 eviden [...]
2005-06-17 13:56:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA6669PLAN COLOMBIA IMPLEMENTATION ROUND-UP, JUNE, 2005
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during June, 2005. -------- DOJ/JSRP -------- 2. (U) The results of Justice Department and USAID efforts in Bogota to assist Colombia in the conversion to an oral accusatory justice system are continuing to bear fruit. [...]
2005-07-18 11:39:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA6914SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL
[...] (C) President Uribe and the Embassy welcome the visit of Undersecretary for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns with enthusiasm. Current hot topics include: --U.S. support in out years --Demobilization and reinsertion of almost 6,000 paramilitary terrorists and several thousand more expected [...]
2005-07-25 14:42:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPTER SNAR PREL PGOV PHUM CO
05BOGOTA7191SCENESETTER FOR PRESIDENT URIBE'S VISIT TO CRAWFORD
[...] (C) President Uribe's visit to Crawford comes at a key moment and will serve as an opportunity to advance several items in our bilateral relationship. Uribe will thank the President for U.S. political support and financial assistance for the counter-drug, counter-terror, and development effort [...]
2005-07-29 21:35:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM ECON ETRD MOPS CO
05BOGOTA8284PLAN COLOMBIA MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS - JULY
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during July 2005. --------------------------------------------- ------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/JUDICIAL SECTOR REFORM PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- ------- 2. (U) The Department of Justice Judicial [...]
2005-09-01 21:36:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO
05BOGOTA8664EMBASSY BOGOTA: HIJACK OF COLOMBIAN AIRLINE WITH
[...] BEGIN SUMMARY: (SBU) On 12 September 2005 at 1218 pm, a Colombian airliner on a domestic flight to Bogota from Florencia was hijacked. Four Contract Employees from the Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS),to include 1 US Citizen, were onboard. As detailed in reftels, the flight landed safely in B [...]
2005-09-14 18:58:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER CASC PGOV CO
05BOGOTA9276PLAN COLOMBIA MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS - AUGUST
[...] (U) The following is an update of Plan Colombia activities reported during August 2005. --------------------------------------------- ------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE/JUDICIAL SECTOR REFORM PROGRAM --------------------------------------------- ------- 2. (U) The Department of Justice Judicia [...]
2005-09-29 21:45:00Embassy BogotaSECRETPREL PGOV SNAR MASS PREF EAID KJUS CO FARC
05BRATISLAVA356SLOVAK DEFENSE REFORM UPDATE
[...] (U) The draft law on the state service of professional soldiers requires Slovak soldiers to deploy where they are ordered. Currently, conscripts cannot be sent abroad and only professional soldiers who volunteer may be sent out of country. Financial, career, and personal incentives continue [...]
2005-05-06 16:14:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL LO NATO
05BRUSSELS1734TRANSATLANTIC CONSULTATIONS ON AFRICA
[...] (U) Summary. The April 20 transatlantic consultations on Africa (COAFR) addressed priorities in the Great Lakes (ensuring democratic governance, supporting security sector reform and fostering regional stability),Somalia (consolidating the peace process),Sudan (Darfur and North-South); West [...]
2005-05-04 05:12:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PGOV MOPS PHUM EAID XA EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS4300TRANSATLANTIC CONSULTATIONS ON AFRICA
[...] (SBU) Summary. The October 19 transatlantic consultations on Africa included a variety of big picture themes -- the EU strategy for Africa, peacekeeping, development, political Islam and extremism, China in Africa -- as well as discussion about key political issues in the Great Lakes, Uganda, [...]
2005-12-06 11:07:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PGOV PHUM EAID MOPS XA EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS838AMBASSADOR CARLOS PASCUAL MEETS IN BRUSSELS TO
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Carlos Pascual, Coordinator of S/CRS, held a two-day series of meetings with EU officials in the Council and the Commission to explore areas for cooperative efforts on crisis response. In the meetings, Ambassador Pascual explained the mandate and structure of his offic [...]
2005-03-02 09:24:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PHUM PREF SOCI EAID EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BUCHAREST229TEXT OF ROMANIA'S "INTEGRATED APPROACH" PROPOSAL
[...] (C) The Foreign Ministry delivered to Embassy officers January 19 an outline classified by the Romanians as "confidential" and titled "A Basis for an Integrated Approach for Security Cooperation in the Black Sea Region. Building Synergy Among Various Initiatives." Post reproduces below the t [...]
2005-01-25 15:26:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PGOV PREL RS RO NATO
05CAIRO2693EGYPT AND THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM
[...] (S/NF) Egypt brings to the fight against terrorism both its own grim experience and a track record of results. In the 1990s, Egypt successfully subdued domestic terror groups that conducted operations ranging from firebombing video stores to attempted assassinations of senior GOE officials, t [...]
2005-04-06 16:28:00Embassy CairoSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL ASEC KFRD EG
05CAIRO7725VISIT OF AMBASSADOR JEFFREY: EGYPTIAN REACTION TO ARAB OUTREACH STRATEGY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-05 08:59:00Embassy CairoSECRETEAID ECON EG IZ MOPS OVIP PGOV PREL PTER SY
05COLOMBO679GWOT ASSESSMENT: SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES
[...] (S) We appreciate the opportunity to review the status of the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in our two countries. In both countries we experience good counter-terrorism cooperation but could accomplish a great deal more with a relatively modest increase in resources. Sri Lanka --------- [...]
2005-04-07 04:43:00Embassy ColomboSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV KJUS KISL MARR ASEC CE MV LTTE
05DHAKA1828PACOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO
[...] (U) Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Bangladesh 16-17 April 2005. During the visit he had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Morshed Khan; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddique; Chief of Army Staff, LTG Hasan Mashhud C [...]
2005-04-20 09:47:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALMASS MARR OVIP PGOV BG
05DHAKA1851BDG INTEL BRIEFING ON ISLAMIST MILITANTS
[...] (C/NF) On April 18, a three-man team headed by Brigadier Asif Chowdhury, Foreign Intelligence Bureau director of the military Director General Forces Intelligence (DGFI),presented a 30-minute Power Point briefing at the Embassy to Ambassador, P/E counselor, DATT, and RAO on the investigation [...]
2005-04-20 11:24:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER KISL PGOV PREL BG
05DHAKA1975ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT TO BANGLADESH
[...] (U) Admiral William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Bangladesh 16-17 April 2005. During the visit he had the opportunity to meet with Foreign Minister Morshed Khan; Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Uddin Siddique; Chief of Army Staff, LTG Hasan Mashhud [...]
2005-04-27 09:00:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS PREL PTER PGOV BG
05DHAKA2087BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR A/S ROCCA
[...] (C) Summary. We should acknowledge the surprising run of positive BDG actions since February, but push for more, especially against political and extremist violence. It is important to reiterate our concerns about terrorism, extremist Islam, minority rights, and a transparent and credible e [...]
2005-05-03 08:34:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM EAID KISL BG
05DJIBOUTI1265SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CJCS GENERAL PETER PACE
[...] (C) Embassy Djibouti heartily welcomes your January 2-3, 2006 visit. A meeting with President Ismail Omar Guelleh is anticipated. 2. (C) Summary: Combating poverty, improving the nation's health and education infrastructure and promoting economic development remain top priorities for Pres [...]
2005-12-28 09:37:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR OVIP ECON EAID DJ
05DJIBOUTI326STAFFDEL CHAKA GETS STATISTICS ON DJIBOUTI'S
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On March 31, HIRC Staff members Malik Chaka and Dr. Pearl Alice Marsh met with Commandant Mohamed Moussa Abar, the Harbor Master and Director of Maritime Security at the Port of Djibouti (see para 9 for bio). Abar explained to the Staffdel how the current port operates, the problem [...]
2005-04-06 14:01:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV SCUL OREP PINR ECON DJ
05DJIBOUTI572SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL ABIZAID'S VISIT TO DJIBOUTI
[...] (C) Summary: Embassy Djibouti welcomes the June 20-21 visit to Djibouti of General John P. Abizaid, CENTCOM Commander. Combating poverty, improving the nation's health and education infrastructures and services and promoting economic development remain top priorities for the Government of Dj [...]
2005-06-14 15:22:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO MARR MASS ECON ETRD OVIP DJ
05DJIBOUTI594GENERAL ABIZAID TO PRESIDENT GUELLEH: LET'S MOVE
[...] (C) Summary: During his June 19-20 visit to Djibouti, General John P. Abizaid asked Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh for help in moving forward the process of base lease renewal negotiations for Camp Lemonier and closing a deal. He told Guelleh he would convey to President Bush how va [...]
2005-06-21 09:01:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MASS DJ
05HANOI3099 VIETNAM: COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Local G-8 Counter Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) Ambassadors were briefed by the Head of the Counterterrorism Department of the Ministry of Public Security, and later met privately with representatives from Australia, the European Commission and the United Nations Office on Drug [...]
2005-11-23 07:36:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER SNAR VM CTERR
05KABUL5051DEPUTY MINISTER DAUD BOLSTERS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
[...] (C) On December 11, 2005, Deputy Minister General Daud Daud of the Ministry of Interior (MOI),Alistair Corbett of the UK Drugs Team and Doug Wankel Director of Embassy Kabul's CN Task Force, met with General Wardak of the Ministry of Defense (MOD). General Wardak, who had previously worked wit [...]
2005-12-14 08:22:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV AF
05KABUL5274PRT JALALABAD: NEW NANGARHAR CHIEF OF POLICE APPOINTED
[...] (SBU) Summary. Governor Gul Agha Sherzai welcomed newly appointe Nangarhar Police Chief Basir Salangi at a special ceremony on Decembe 27 attended by district chiefs of police, the Nangarhar chief justice and other key judicial sector personnel. Sherzai, who has been activ campaigning to kee [...]
2005-12-29 07:49:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR SNAR AF
05KABUL5297CORRECTED COPY: PRT JALALABAD: NEW NANGARHAR
[...] (SBU) Summary. Governor Gul Agha Sherzai welcomed newly appointed Nangarhar Police Chief Basir Salangi at a special ceremony on December 27 attended by district chiefs of police, the Nangarhar chief justice, and other key judicial sector personnel. Sherzai, who has been actively campaigning [...]
2005-12-31 06:13:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR SNAR AF
05KATHMANDU2652GOVERNMENT INTERESTED IN US COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (C) In separate meetings on November 18, Nepali officials shared with visiting S/CT South Asia Officer William Slaven the actions that His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMGN) was taking against terrorism and how those activities complemented U.S. counterterrorism strategy. Nepal is focused o [...]
2005-11-30 09:24:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL NP
05KINSHASA1053JUNE 30--KINSHASA CALM BUT JUMPY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Kinshasa is calm but jumpy in the run-up to June 30. As expected, the Congolese military and police have increased visible patrols throughout Kinshasa over the past few days, and salary payments for police and military in Kinshasa have started. There were no reported demonstrations [...]
2005-06-28 12:19:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPGOV CASC ASEC CG
05KUWAIT3059KUWAIT COUNTERTERRORISM WORKING GROUP: SLOW BUT
[...] (S/NF) Summary: The Charge chaired on July 5 Post's monthly meeting of the Counterterrorism Working Group (CWG). The CWG discussed continuing GOK efforts to locate wanted terror financier Mohsen Al-Fadhli; prompt GOK reaction to potential security threats, but limited follow up; the acquitta [...]
2005-07-09 14:20:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV EFIN ASEC MARR CVIS KU
05KUWAIT4209COMBATING EXTREMISM IN KUWAIT
[...] (S) Summary and Introduction: This report responds to the request (ref A) for information on programs for combating extremism. Embassy Kuwait actively engages the Government of Kuwait at every opportunity on every level on ways to combat extremism. Although the GOK has previously discounted [...]
2005-09-27 11:24:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL KDEM KPAO EAID PHUM KMPI KISL ASEC KU TERRORISM
05KUWAIT656ISLAMISTS IN KUWAIT: CONTOURS OF A GROWING,
[...] (C) Introduction: The Islamist movement in Kuwait reaches into every aspect and sector of Kuwaiti society. From grass-roots businesses to senior positions in government, Islamists have a strong voice throughout this country. Paradoxically, Islamists lead the national dialogue in calling for d [...]
2005-02-14 13:29:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL KISL KU ISLAMISTS
05LIMA1169ANDEAN NORTHERN BORDER CONFERENCE
[...] Peruvian National Police (PNP) successfully sponsored with the assistance of the Lima Country Office (LCO) the Andean Northern Border Strategy Conference from Feb. 22-24, 2005. This conference centered on Counter-narcotics strategy on Amazonas Border countries and included National Police D [...]
2005-03-08 21:11:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR
05MADRID541SPAIN: TIME TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZE?
[...] (C) Summary. After a tumultuous year in our bilateral relations with Spain, the Mission is considering how best to establish a more productive relationship with the Zapatero administration. The GOS scored early political points with the Spanish public by withdrawing Spanish forces from Iraq, attack [...]
2005-02-10 16:24:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SP
05MANAMA1403COMBATING EXTREMISM: BAHRAIN ACTIVE PARTNER IN
[...] (S) The United States and Bahrain are close partners in combating extremism and promoting tolerance and moderation inside the Kingdom. King Hamad is a recognized regional leader for his political and economic reforms and advancement of women's rights. He is fully committed to the global war [...]
2005-09-29 08:51:00Embassy ManamaSECRET//NOFORNPREL KDEM KPAO PTER EAID PHUM KMPI BA
05MANAMA1889GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSSES IRAQ, IRAN WITH CROWN
[...] (C) Centcom Commander General Abizaid December 21 met separately with Crown Prince Salman and Defense Minister Shaikh Khalifa and discussed the situation in Iraq, Iranian influence in Iraq, Al Qaida, Afghanistan, and the bilateral military relationship. Regarding Iraq, both the CP and DefMin [...]
2005-12-23 09:46:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR BA IZ IR BILAT OFFICIALS CTR REGION
05MANAMA193SCENESETTER FOR COMBATANT COMMANDER CENTRAL COMMAND,
[...] (S) General Abizaid, we look forward to your visit to Bahrain. We have asked for a call on the Crown Prince and Commander in Chief of Bahrain Defence Force, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Minister of Defense, General Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. We also expect you will have t [...]
2005-01-27 16:30:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MOPS PGOV ASEC PTER KDEM BA IZ
05MANILA1506LAW ENFORCEMENT CORRUPTION IN THE PHILIPPINES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The nexus of law enforcement corruption in the Philippines lies in four key areas: 1) bribery in recruitment and extortion in training; 2) ineffectual and politically manipulated Internal Affairs; 3) financial mismanagement; and, 4) procurement and resource mismanagement. PNP [...]
2005-04-01 06:19:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINS KCRM KCOR KJUS ASEC RP
05MANILA5126S/CT AMBASSADOR CRUMPTON'S TALKS WITH GRP OFFICIALS
[...] (S/REL AUSTRALIA) SUMMARY. Philippine Foreign Secretary Romulo and Executive Secretary Ermita told visiting S/CT Ambassador Crumpton they are optimistic about peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),believing MILF Chairman Murad has the ability to sell an agreement to his [...]
2005-11-02 08:09:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPTER PREL ASEC PINS MOPS RP
05MANILA5433NSC CHIEF ON EMERGENCY RULE, NPA, AND TERRORISTS
[...] (S) Summary and comment: In a one-on-one meeting with Charge 11/21, National Security chief Bert Gonzales said he has recommended to President Arroyo that she invoke a Constitutional provision "as soon as possible" that would allow her to order the military and police to arrest leftist poli [...]
2005-11-21 08:46:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPINS PREL RP
05MANILA5950PHILIPPINES: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Post's 2005 narrative update of the Philippine portion of the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism report is provided below. The information is keyed to specific reftel requests. 2. (U) Summary. The Philippines, one of the earliest supporters in the global coalition against terrorism, [...]
2005-12-23 07:25:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PREL PGOV ASEC MOPS RP
05MUSCAT1475COMBATING EXTREMISM IN OMAN
[...] (S) The Embassy's outreach and public diplomacy efforts, filtering down into every social strata and region of the Sultanate, have promoted a consistently positive image of U.S. society and culture that have complemented the Omani government's own effective actions to counter or prevent extrem [...]
2005-10-04 04:46:00Embassy MuscatSECRETKDEM KPAO KMPI PREL EAID PHUM PGOV ASEC MU
05MUSCAT679U.S.-CHINA SECURITY DIALOGUE: MEETING WITH DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF LTGEN MA XIAOTIAN, JUNE 5, 2008
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-25 10:35:00Embassy MuscatSECRETETTC PARM PREL IR MU
05NAIROBI4764COASTAL SECURITY KEY TO KENYAN COUNTER-TERRORISM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Members of post,s Coastal Security Working Group discussed the security situation and options for engagement with law enforcement and local leaders during a three-day visit to Lamu. The U.S. Navy Special Warfare training program in Lamu is progressing well, and post is looking [...]
2005-11-16 10:42:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MARR PGOV PREL PINS KISL KE
05NDJAMENA1761THE MANY FACES (AND LIVES) OF PRESIDENT IDRISS DEBY
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Idriss Deby at year's end is perhaps more besieged than he has ever been in his fifteen years in power. He is confronting a rash of desertions, raids on military targets, and violent student demonstrations. Even his most respected family members are joining the oppo [...]
2005-12-13 11:53:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALEFIN ENRG EPET KDEM PGOV PHUM PREL CD
05NDJAMENA589GENERAL WALD COMES TO CHAD
[...] (C) Summary: General Wald, Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command, visited the U.S.-trained Pan Sahel Unit and held meetings with President Idriss Deby, Minister of Defense Emmanuel Nadingar, and Chief of Defense Mahamat Saleh Kaya during his trip to Chad from April 10 to 11. President Deby [...]
2005-04-13 06:41:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PGOV CD VIP
05NEWDELHI1274NAXALITES AND SYMPATHIZERS ENCOURAGED BY NEPAL
[...] (C) Summary: In a reflection of India's mounting concern about internal disorder, Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee recently described India's Naxalite insurgency as "the gravest threat to our internal security." This worry is also reflected in the stern GOI reaction to the coup in Nepal, wi [...]
2005-02-18 05:11:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV ELAB PHUM PINR IN NP
05NEWDELHI2550SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL FALLON,S APRIL 13-16 VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Admiral Fallon, we welcome your upcoming visit to India, coming at a time of excellent relations in a fast maturing defense cooperation relationship. You also come soon after Secretary of State Rice's first visit last month, which has been characterized as the most successful visit o [...]
2005-04-05 14:21:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL MASS MOPS PTER IN US
05NEWDELHI3769MEA PROVIDES "NEXT STEPS" FOR US-INDIA CT JWG
[...] (U) This is an Action Request -- see Para 4. 2. (U) Summary: MEA Director (Americas) Renu Pall recently gave Poloff the GOI's understanding of the next steps agreed to at the August 31-September 1, 2004, Sixth Meeting of the India-US Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG),with a r [...]
2005-05-19 11:50:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER PREL EFIN SNAR TBIO IN AF PK CE BG NP US INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI6596TOUGH NEW ANTI-HIJACKING POLICY, AT LEAST ON PAPER
[...] (C) Summary: To break with earlier ad hoc practices -- many of which yielded disastrous results -- the GOI recently unveiled India's first formal anti-hijacking policy and streamlined bureaucratic procedures in the event of a successful hijacking in Indian airspace. The Indian Air Force (IAF [...]
2005-08-26 13:46:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV ASEC EAIR MOPS KSAC IN PK
05NEWDELHI7725COMBATING EXTREMISM - MISSION INDIA RESPONSE
[...] (C) Summary: India enjoys a democratic, multi-religious, multi-cultural, heterogeneous, multi-ethnic society where all major world religions are practiced freely. Isolated elements of religious extremism of many varieties have, however, occurred in India -- notably among Hindus, Muslims, and [...]
2005-10-05 05:52:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL KDEM KPAO EAID PHUM KMPI PGOV IN
05NEWDELHI7795DNSA NAMBIAR TO AMB CROCKER: PAKISTANI GLASS HALF
[...] (S) Summary: Playing bad cop, Deputy National Security Advisor Vijay Nambiar gave visiting US Ambassador to Pakistan a twenty minute assessment of Pakistani terrorists' ties to regional and global jehadi groups as a way of "balancing Musharraf's rhetoric." Bangladesh, he feared, was the new hub for [...]
2005-10-06 11:56:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PTER PGOV PBTS ECON MOPS PK IN INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI909INDIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN 2005
[...] (S) Summary: With political momentum in its favor, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) expects to solidify its hold on power in 2005. The Congress-led coalition's pursuit of closer US-India ties will continue unabated, but the exigencies of coalition government will slow progress on issues of i [...]
2005-02-04 11:55:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV ECON ETRD EAID MARR MOPS KPKO XD IN
05NEWDELHI9485INDIA: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) Below is Post's submission for the 2005 Country Reports on Terrorism: Begin text: India remains an important and vigorous ally in the global war on terror. India's law enforcement, paramilitary and armed forces neutralized over 1,500 terrorists in 2005, according to a leading indepen [...]
2005-12-16 12:35:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM EFIN KHLS KPAO MASS PGOV PHUM
05NEWDELHI9820BIOS OF INDIAN CYBERSECURITY EXPERTS
[...] Summary: This cable includes biographic notes of 13 GOI and Indian private sector cybersecurity interlocutors. These biographies are derived primarily from their resumes, and all below information is in the public domain. End Summary. R. Chandrashekhar ----------------- 2. Ministry [...]
2005-12-30 10:21:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR KCIP TINT PTER KIPR MCAP KCRM ECPS
05NICOSIA304SHIP VISIT TO CYPRUS: CALLING IN THE NORTH IS A
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Embassy Nicosia supports a visit by the USN to the Republic of Cyprus (south),but opposes a ship visit to north Cyprus under the current circumstances. The Republic of Cyprus has hosted many visits by the United States Navy (USN) over the years without incident. The Cyprus go [...]
2005-02-23 13:19:00Embassy NicosiaCONFIDENTIALCY TU PREL MOPS MARR
05OTTAWA1413SCENE-SETTER FOR CANUS ARMED FORCES COUNCIL
[...] (C) CANADA-U.S. POL-MIL RELATIONS. PRIME MINISTER MARTIN LEADS A MINORITY GOVERNMENT THAT OPERATES WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND LACKS STABILITY. MARTIN,S OVERRIDING CONCERN IS POLITICAL SURVIVAL AS HE FACES A POTENTIAL NO-CONFIDENCE, VOTE 18 OR 19 MAY WHICH MANY BELIEVE WILL LEAD TO ELECTIONS BE [...]
2005-05-11 11:39:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPGOV
05OTTAWA1502US-CANADA POLMIL TALKS: FIRST IN A DECADE
[...] (SBU) On April 27, Foreign Affairs Canada (FAC) hosted the first US/CAN political-military consultations in more than a decade. The day-long talks opened with each side providing an overview of its recently released national defense policy/strategy. Topics covered in the talks included cont [...]
2005-05-18 21:59:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PK IN CA
05OTTAWA1902SCENE-SETTER FOR AIRMEN TALKS NORTH, OTTAWA,
[...] (C) CANADA-U.S. POL-MIL RELATIONS. PRIME MINISTER MARTIN LEADS A MINORITY GOVERNMENT THAT OPERATES WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND LACKS STABILITY. MARTIN,S OVERRIDING CONCERN IS POLITICAL SURVIVAL AS HE FACES A POTENTIAL NO-CONFIDENCE, VOTE 18 OR 19 MAY WHICH MANY BELIEVE WILL LEAD TO ELECTIONS BE [...]
2005-06-23 15:47:00Embassy OttawaCONFIDENTIALPARM
05PANAMA780PANAMA: U.S. SOUTHERN COMMAND GENERAL CRADDOCK
[...] (SBU) In cordial, back-to-back April 4 meetings, U.S. Southern Command General Bantz Craddock met President Martin Torrijos and Canal Administrator (ACP) Alberto Aleman Zubieta to underline close U.S. Panama cooperation on security matters and to discuss the growing bilateral security agenda. [...]
2005-04-07 19:54:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ETRD PM POL CHIEF
05PARIS1714MEDIA REACTION REPORT - MIDDLE EAST - LEBANON - SYRIA
[...] MIDDLE EAST - LEBANON - SYRIA 2. KAREN HUGHES NOMINATION - U.S. IMAGE ABROAD 3. CHINA - TAIWAN RELATIONS B) SUMMARY OF COVERAGE: THE NOMINATION OF KAREN HUGHES AS UNDERSECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY IS PROMINENTLY ANNOUNCED ON THE FRONT PAGE OF LE FIGARO, UNDER THE HEADING: "PRESIDENT B [...]
2005-03-15 13:37:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
05PARIS2333GWOT ASSESSMENT: EMBASSY PARIS FEEDBACK
[...] (S) Summary: U.S.-French cooperation on terrorism is mature and broad-based. For a number of reasons, including the memory of terrorist attacks in Paris during the 1980s, the French bring significant expertise, focus and determination to their C/T activities, and are valued partners for a wide [...]
2005-04-07 13:21:00Embassy ParisSECRETPTER PREL FR
05PARIS5608GOF: ISAF U.N. MANDATE STRONG ENOUGH AS IS;
[...] (C) On August 9 poloff spoke with MFA Afghanistan Desk Officer, Cyril Gerardon, who said that the MFA was still studying the mandate in conjunction with MOD officials to determine what changes, if any, would need to be made. On August 18 poloff met with Alexandra Novosseloff of the MOD offic [...]
2005-08-19 15:22:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALAF MARR PREL FR NATO UNSC
05PARIS6694FRENCH WARY OF ISAF/OEF COMMAND PROPOSAL AND
[...] (C) Summary. According to the MOD Policy Director, France can live with the NATO proposal for an ISAF/OEF integrated, but still dual-hatted command, so long as there is clear differentiation between the OEF and ISAF missions. It is for this reason that Defense Minister Alliot-Marie continues [...]
2005-09-29 16:14:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS AF FR NATO
05PARIS670U.S.-FRANCE DISCUSSIONS ON PHYSICAL PROTECTION AND
[...] (U) Summary: Following up on high-level discussions held in July 2004 (see ref B),U.S. and French delegations held three days of meetings in Paris on physical security measures for nuclear facilities and materials, agreeing on a path forward to coordinate and accelerate future bilateral coop [...]
2005-02-02 16:51:00Embassy ParisSECRETENRG FR KNNP MNUC PREL
05PARIS6934AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER: FRENCH
[...] (C) Summary: In an introductory meeting with the Ambassador, Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie conveyed French support for NATO operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan, as well as the NATO Response Force (NRF). The minister emphasized that NATO and European defense (ESDP) are not mutually ex [...]
2005-10-07 17:09:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS AF FR NATO
05PARIS8049MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Europe: Allegation of GWOT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-28 12:10:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
05QUITO2866ECUADOR: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Embassy Quito's contribution to the 2005 Country Report on Terrorism report follows, keyed to questions in Reftel (paras 7-10). Embassy POC is PolOff Jarahn Hillsman, 593-2-256-2890 ext 4471, unclass email Hillsmanjd@state.gov, classified email Hillsmanjd@state.sgov.gov, fax 593-2-254-0712. [...]
2005-12-16 17:50:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PGOV KJUS MARR CASC ASEC EC
05RABAT2295MOROCCO: COMBATTING EXTREMISM
[...] (C) Summary: Combatting extremism is not a new priority in Morocco, but it has taken on new urgency in the aftermath of the suicide bombings on May 16, 2003 in Casablanca and the March 11, 2004 subway attacks in Madrid, acts of international terrorism in which Moroccans -- whether sons of the [...]
2005-11-09 17:05:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALMO PREL KDEM KPAO EAID PHUM KMPI
05REYKJAVIK520 ICELAND: 2005 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] The following text updates for 2005 the Iceland country section of the 2004 Patterns of Global Terrorism report: Iceland has no military forces. Nevertheless, its leaders have offered strong rhetoric in support of U.S. antiterrorism policies, and the Icelandic Crisis Response Unit (ICRU),a [...]
2005-12-20 16:12:00Embassy ReykjavikUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC IC
05ROME36US-ITALIAN WORKING GROUP MEETS ON GLOBAL DEFENSE
[...] (S) SUMMARY. PM DAS Bue and OSD Strategy Director Pavel led a joint State-DOD delegation to Rome on December 7 to discuss anticipated US Global Defense Posture Review (GDPR) changes and work through details on reshaping our presence in Italy. In working group discussions with an Italian dele [...]
2005-01-05 13:18:00Embassy RomeSECRETPARM PREL KPAO IT GLOBAL DEFENSE
05ROME3994 OLYMPIC SECURITY COORDINATOR - TURIN - MONTHLY
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-05 16:44:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDASEC KOLY IT AMGT
05SANAA1377AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SALIF PORT YCG STATION WITH
[...] (C) Summary. After touring Yemen Hunt's Safir oil platform and the Yemen Coast Guard Command at nearby Salif Port and hearing briefings from Hunt security and the YCG Salif Port Commander, Ambassador raised the issue of maritime security and the vulnerability of the Safir with the Governor of [...]
2005-05-25 14:19:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR PARM ECON YM COM ENERGY MARITIME SECURITY COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA1500SCENESETTER FOR NAVCENT COMMANDER - VADM NICHOLS
[...] (S/NF) EMBASSY SANAA WARMLY WELCOMES THE VISIT OF NAVCENT COMMANDER, VADM NICHOLS, AND HIS STAFF JUNE 12-13. YOU WILL FIND THAT OPERATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM TRAINING AND MARITIME COOPERATION BETWEEN USG AND ROYG IS INCREASING. YOU WILL MEET WITH DEFENSE MINISTER, MAJOR GENERAL ABDULLAH ALI A [...]
2005-06-01 12:57:00Embassy SanaaSECRETMARR MASS MOPS YM COUNTER TERRORISM MARITIME SECURITY
05SANAA1534YEMEN: FUNDING FOR THE CSF-CTU
[...] (S) Summary. Post welcomes the opportunity to address the issue of including Yemen,s Central Security Force-Counter-Terrorism Unit (CSF-CTU) in Yemen,s FY 05, 06, and 07 Foreign Military Financing allocations. Post assesses that the inclusion of the CSF-CTU in FMF is an essential element in [...]
2005-06-07 10:12:00Embassy SanaaSECRETMASS PARM PREL YM YE COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA1836ALIMI DISCUSSES SOMALIA, SAUDI ARABIA AND INTEL
[...] (C) Summary. In a July 3 meeting between visiting CENTCOM Deputy Commanding General, LTG Lance L. Smith, CDA and Interior Minister Rashad al-Alimi, the Minister discussed the ROYG's concern over Somalia, improving cooperation with Saudi Arabia and the state of USG-ROYG intelligence sharing. En [...]
2005-07-06 12:12:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER PARM PREF XW SO YM
05SANAA1854MOD ALEWA ON USG ASSISTANCE, IRAQ AND SOMALIA
[...] (C) Summary. In a July 3 meeting between visiting CENTCOM Deputy Commanding General, LTG Lance L. Smith, CDA and Minister of Defense Ali Abdullah Alewa, the Minister discussed the need for increased USG military support, suggested a general amnesty in Iraq and asked for increased USG assistan [...]
2005-07-06 15:23:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PARM PREF XW SO YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA2465CJTF HOA COMMANDER GHORMLEY VISITS MOD AND MOI
[...] (C) Summary. On August 23 Ambassador and visiting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commanding General, Major General (MGen) Timothy Ghormley met separately with Minister of Defense, Ali Abdullah Alewa, and Minister of Interior, Rashad al-Alimi. Both ministers commended the [...]
2005-08-29 14:39:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PTER PARM YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA2487MOD DEMONSTRATES NEW FOUND COOPERATIVE SPIRIT IN
[...] (C) Summary. On August 28, Office of Military Cooperation (OMC) Chief met with Minister of Defense MG Abdallah Ali Aleiwa, Director of Military Intelligence BG Ali Ahmed Al-Sayyani, and Commander of the Yemen Special Operations Forces (YSOF) Colonel Ahmed Saleh. At the behest of President Sa [...]
2005-08-31 11:56:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA269COMBATING YEMEN'S GRAY MARKET IN SMALL ARMS AND
[...] (S) Summary. Yemen has one of the highest per capita rates of small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) in the world. It has been reported that, as a result of leakage or diversion, Yemeni weapons procured officially by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) have ended up in terrorist caches. In the past y [...]
2005-02-08 15:51:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV PARM PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA2956CJTF HOA COMMANDER GHORMLEY VISITS ADEN
[...] (U) Summary. On October 1, visiting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander MG Timothy Ghormley and Ambassador traveled to Aden for meetings with the Governor of Aden, Yemen Coast Guard (YCG) and regional military commanders. MG Ghormley and Ambassador also participate [...]
2005-10-12 11:25:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS PARM YM MARITIME SECURITY
05SANAA3233SCENESETTER FOR LTG WHITCOMB'S VISIT TO SANAA
[...] (C) Welcome to Sanaa. We have requested meetings for you with Minister of Defense MG Abdullah Ali Aliwa, Minister of Interior Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, and Commander of the Yemeni Special Operations Forces (YSOF) Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh. Chief of Staff MG Mohammed al-Qassemi is currently in [...]
2005-11-14 13:39:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA3349MOD SHOWS INTEREST IN WEAPONS INVENTORY CONTROL
[...] (C) Summary: During a November 21 meeting, Office of Military Cooperation Chief and DATT briefed Minister of Defense MG Abdullah Ali Aliwa on a proposed weapons inventory control system. OMC Chief explained the basic concept of the system and reiterated USG willingness to assist in its imple [...]
2005-11-26 13:17:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PARM YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA3378SALEH TELLS GEN ABIZAID HE ACCEPTS WEAPONS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: In a November 26 meeting with visiting CENTCOM Commander GEN John Abizaid, President Saleh accepted long-standing U.S. offers to create a weapons inventory system for the Yemeni Armed Forces. He claimed that Syrian President Bashar al-Asad had expressed willingness to cooperate [...]
2005-11-29 07:51:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PTER IZ SY YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA3430LTG WHITCOMB DISCUSSES MILITARY COOPERATION WITH
[...] (C). Summary. Visiting U.S. ARCENT Commander LTG Whitcomb met with the Ministers of Defense and Interior on November 29. Both Ministers expressed their gratitude for USG assistance in strengthening Yemen's ability to combat terrorism. LTG Whitcomb thanked the ROYG for its support in the GW [...]
2005-12-10 07:52:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA3439COUNTER-TERRORISM TRAINING AND ADVISOR RESPONSE -
[...] RSO has explored the utility of establishing an Investigative Counter-Terrorism Training and Advisor Program (ITP) in Sanaa and recommended to the AMB, DCM and Country Team that post not pursue the program, at this time. 2. ATA and RSO Sanaa have offered training courses to the host governm [...]
2005-12-11 05:00:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PTER YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA3588ESTABLISHING A SENIOR DEFENSE OFFICER IN YEMEN
[...] (C) Department of Defense (DOD) personnel posted in Yemen have been instrumental in supporting both the Department and post's goals of improving Yemen's capacity to combat terrorism. The combined use of diplomacy and military cooperation is a cornerstone of our engagement policy. Through the [...]
2005-12-27 10:30:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPTER MASS YM
05SANAA36GENERAL ABIZAID'S MEETING WITH PRESIDENT SALEH
[...] (C) Summary. USCENTCOM Commander General Abizaid met with President Saleh on January 4. Discussions centered on Iraqi elections, regional security, and U.S.-Yemen cooperation in the GWOT. Both agreed that U.S.-Yemen joint security efforts should continue and increase in the new year, with Ab [...]
2005-01-06 10:16:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PTER MASS IZ YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA690SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSE
[...] (S/NF) Demonstrations A. Are there any ethnic or religious communities in country that are capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations? There are not organized, clearly defined communities as such, but ad hoc groupings of Yemeni fundamentalists and/or some members [...]
2005-03-23 11:22:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC PTER
05SANAA863SANAA EAC MEETING - 03 APRIL 2005
[...] (S/NF) Summary: AMB convened an EAC on 03 April, 2005 to discuss recent security threats. RMAS briefed EAC on threat information of a sensitive nature involving an unidentified arab male in Sana,a who is apparently in the final stages of attack planning against " American leaders" in Yeme [...]
2005-04-04 13:25:00Embassy SanaaSECRET//NOFORNASEC AMGT PREL PTER EAC COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA894SALEH DISCUSSES SECURITY CONCERNS WITH AMBASSADOR
[...] (C) Summary. President Saleh convoked Ambassador the morning of April 9 to discuss renewed fighting in Saada. Saleh immediately launched into requests for USG political and military support for ROYG efforts to defeat al-Houthi rebels in the north. Reiterating an argument he used during last [...]
2005-04-10 13:46:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER MASS KPAO YM COUNTER TERRORISM DEMOCRATIC REFORM
05SANAA906GRENADE ATTACKS IN SANAA PERSIST AMID SAADA
[...] (SBU) Summary. Amidst reports of escalating fighting in Saada, six grenade attacks against military personnel were reported in downtown Sanaa in the past ten days. Accounts of the attacks, which are sporadic and sometimes conflicting, indicate that this violence is Saada related, perpetrated [...]
2005-04-12 04:12:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL PTER YM DOMESTIC POLITICS COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANAA935SAADA-RELATED MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: PRESIDENT SALIH URGENTLY REQUESTS MATERIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIS SECURITY FORCES CURRENTLY ENGAGED WITH AL-HOUTHI INSURGENTS. THE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED BY MINISTER OF INTERIOR, MAJOR GENERAL ALIMI (SEPTEL) ON 9 APRIL 05 SHOULD BECOME THE STARTING POINT FOR YEMEN ASSISTAN [...]
2005-04-13 14:14:00Embassy SanaaSECRETPREL PGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINR YM COUNTER TERRORISM
05SANTIAGO2595MEDIA REACTION - INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
[...] No summary [...]
2005-12-29 19:24:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR KPAO OPRC CI
05SANTODOMINGO2209THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND HUGO CHAVEZ OF VENEZUELA
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have close historical ties; during Trujillo's dictatorship, many Dominicans got help from Venezuela or lived there in political exile. Hugo Chavez has been in active contact with the Dominican Republic, agreeing to concessional financing for [...]
2005-04-20 17:37:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALMARR PINR PREL DR
05SANTODOMINGO4891FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER DICUSSES
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On October 17, 2005, FBI Director Mueller made a series of courtesy calls on senior Dominican justice and intelligence officials, several of whom participated in a same-day working lunch hosted by President Fernandez (SEPTEL). Attorney General Dominguez Brito, Chief of the Natio [...]
2005-11-03 11:10:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALKJUS KPAO PINR PREL SNAR DR CU
05TEGUCIGALPA1041Scenesetter for CoDel Nelson May 29-30 Visit to
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Nelson to Honduras May 29-30. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, over three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. There will be national el [...]
2005-05-16 23:21:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA2086Scenesetter for Secretary Gutierrez Visit to
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of Secretary Gutierrez to San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on October 18-20. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, with less than four months remaining in his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries [...]
2005-10-07 20:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL ETRD ECON PGOV SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA23Scenesetter for CoDel Weller's January 16-18 Visit
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Weller to Honduras January 16-18. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, almost three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there were [...]
2005-01-04 18:57:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA390Scenesetter for CoDel Taylor's February 22-24 Visit
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Taylor to Honduras February 22-24. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there were sever [...]
2005-02-17 12:06:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TEGUCIGALPA698Scenesetter for CoDel Kolbe April 14-16 Visit to
[...] (U) Summary: Post welcomes the visit of CoDel Kolbe to Honduras April 14-16. Honduran President Ricardo Maduro, three years through his constitutionally-mandated single four-year term, faces a difficult task leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. However, there were several p [...]
2005-04-01 15:15:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON SNAR EAID KJUS HO
05TELAVIV163IDF CHIEF OF STAFF DISCUSSES PALESTINIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff LtG Moshe Ya'alon told CoDel Kyl January 7 that recent events have ushered in "an era of strategic opportunity" in the Middle East. He said that Israel is facilitating Palestinian elections and believes that Abu Mazen is strong enough to [...]
2005-01-10 13:41:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAL IS GOI EXTERNAL GAZA DISENGAGEMENT ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
05TELAVIV3256ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-05-31 11:34:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
05THEHAGUE2585NETHERLANDS: ASD FLORY'S VISIT TO THE HAGUE
[...] (C) Your trip to the Netherlands comes at a time when Prime Minister Jean-Pieter Balkenende's coalition government faces the lowest poll figures in Dutch history. Much of the public and parliamentary criticism focuses on the government's ambitious economic reform programs, but Dutch military deploy [...]
2005-09-23 13:37:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL NL MOPS
05THEHAGUE2855NETHERLANDS: DASD THOMAS VISIT TO THE HAGUE FOR
[...] (C) Summary. DASD for Resources and Plans James P. Thomas visited The Hague for consultations with Dutch MOD and MFA officials October 10 on the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Thomas provided an overview of the ongoing QDR and sought Dutch views and comments. He emphasized the importance of adop [...]
2005-10-21 06:48:00Embassy The HagueSECRETMARR PREL NL
05THEHAGUE2973NETHERLANDS/AFRICA: DASD WHELAN'S VISIT TO THE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. On October 14, DASD for African Affairs Theresa Whelan met with several representatives of the Dutch MFA and MOD. Discussion during the two meetings included GONL and USG involvement in SSR and DDR initiatives in South Africa, Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC, as well as mutua [...]
2005-11-01 12:49:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL MCAP NL XA MASS MARR PGOV
05TUNIS1204GENERAL JONES MEETING WITH TUNISIAN DEPUTY FM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a meeting with MFA Deputy Foreign Minister for American and Asian Affairs Chtioui June 3, General Jones urged continued Tunisian cooperation with EUCOM and NATO as both entities expanded their scope to include Africa. Chtioui said Tunisia was ready to work together in a numb [...]
2005-06-06 15:12:00Embassy TunisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS TS EU
06ABUDHABI1401SCENESETTER FOR HOMELAND SECURITY AND
[...] (S) Summary. Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to welcoming you to the UAE on April 23. In the aftermath of the controversy of the Dubai Ports World acquisition of P&O, your assurances to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),your host for the visit, that the USG values the UA [...]
2006-04-10 14:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINS ASEC EPET MCAP KPAL AE IZ IR
06ABUDHABI1725SCENESETTER FOR COUNTERTERRORISM COORDINATOR
[...] (S) Summary. Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to welcoming you to the UAE on May 7. U.S. and UAE officials have had a number of productive meetings on the topic of counterterrorism, the most recent of which came on April 22, when Fran Townsend, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security [...]
2006-04-29 13:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PINS ASEC EPET MCAP IR IZ AE
06ABUDHABI2129ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE FAVORS GULF SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary: In a meeting May 17 with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),a DOD-State-NSC-USCENTCOM delegation headed by Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Ryan Henry and Political-Military Affairs Bur [...]
2006-05-23 08:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETMCAP MASS PREL PARM ENRG ETTC IR AE
06ABUDHABI2882005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED
[...] (U) The UAE in 2004 and 2005 continued its outstanding record as a valuable strategic partner in the Global War on Terrorism and in supporting key U.S. regional strategic policy goals. Among the highlights of the UAE's contributions to the common defense are: -- (C) Providing basing for USA [...]
2006-01-29 13:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL MCAP MARR MASS AE
06ABUDHABI2930SCENESETTER FOR GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE WITH UAE
[...] (S) Summary: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to the June 27 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) as an opportunity to clarify key areas of potential cooperation with the UAE, particularly vis-a-vis the very real threat that the Emirates feels from Iran. The UAE is also likely to want to expand the a [...]
2006-07-17 14:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ AE
06ABUDHABI3537ASSESSMENT OF UAE TERRORIST FINANCING ENVIRONMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. In response to ref A, Embassy's country team provides the following assessment of the terrorist/insurgent finance operating environment in the UAE. Responses are keyed to reftel, to the extent possible. End summary. Legal Regime ------------ 2. (SBU) Question. What la [...]
2006-09-06 14:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC IQ
06ABUDHABI4529UK PRIME MINISTER BLAIR VISITS UAE
[...] (U) British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Abu Dhabi December 19 for an official two-day visit to the UAE as part of a regional tour. Blair held meetings with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander Mohammad b [...]
2006-12-21 17:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL AE UK IR SY
06ACCRA1141SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO GHANA OF GENERAL JONES
[...] (SBU) Ghana is democratic, market-oriented, pro-American, and has one of the best human rights records in Africa. President John Kufuor is in his second term. Ghana is on the UN Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors this year. As the first sub-Saharan country to achieve independen [...]
2006-05-16 16:57:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON GH MARR MCAP PGOV PREL
06ACCRA217SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL ULRICHT,S VISIT TO GHANA,
[...] (SBU) Introduction/Summary: Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, pro-American country in a region marked by conflict and authoritarian rule. It has one of the best human rights records in Africa and has made significant efforts to combat trafficking in persons. President John Kufuor just [...]
2006-01-26 14:33:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON EFIN ELAB GH MAS PGOV PREL
06ACCRA2808SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO GHANA OF HUD SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, pro-American country in a region marked by conflict and authoritarian rule. In 2007, Ghana will celebrate 50 years of independence. President John Kufuor is nearly two years into his second four-year term, which has so far been marked by solid ec [...]
2006-11-22 16:19:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON GH OTRA PGOV PREL
06ACCRA439SCENESETTER FOR VISIT TO GHANA OF CODEL PELOSI
[...] (SBU) Ghana is a democratic, market-oriented, pro-American country in a region marked by conflict and authoritarian rule. It has one of the best human rights records in Africa and has made significant efforts to combat trafficking in persons. President John Kufuor just completed the first yea [...]
2006-02-17 14:51:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAMGT ECON GH OREP OTRA PGOV PREL
06ADANA163SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR JULY 13, 2006
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-13 11:02:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA187SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR AUGUST 20, 2006
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-21 09:42:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADANA43SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR FEBRUARY 27, 2006
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-28 10:43:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU ADANA
06ADANA73SOUTHEAST TURKEY PRESS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 3, 2006
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-05 08:56:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PGOV PHUM TU
06ADDISABABA1634ETHIOPIA: PM MELES ON SOMALIA, ERITREA BORDER AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Meles told the Charge and CJTF-HOA Commander Rear Admiral Hunt June 13 that Ethiopia would not take military action against the Islamic Courts Union (ICU) in Somalia unless the ICU moved against Baidoa, which the PM did not expect them to do. Meles said the Transi [...]
2006-06-15 08:56:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRETPREL ASEC MARR KPKO ET ER SO
06ADDISABABA1744ETHIOPIA: A/S FRAZER DISCUSSES SOMALIA AND SUDAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A/S Frazer discussed Somalia and Sudan with FM Seyoum June 24. Seyoum urged a stronger U.S. role in Somalia. If not leading, he said, the U.S. should at least be an active participant in a partners group. A radical change of U.S. attitude will be required, he said. Seyoum said [...]
2006-06-26 09:08:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO IGAD AU SO SU
06ADDISABABA1780ETHIOPIA: A/S FRAZER DISCUSSES SOMALIA AND SUDAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A/S Frazer discussed Somalia and Sudan with FM Seyoum June 24. Seyoum urged a stronger U.S. role in Somalia. If not leading, he said, the U.S. should at least be an active participant in a partners group. A radical change of U.S. attitude will be required, he said. Seyoum said [...]
2006-06-29 16:14:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO IGAD AU SO SU
06ADDISABABA2609ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF LTG R.
[...] (C) SUMMARY: 1. (C) Welcome to Addis Ababa! Your visit comes as the country works to rebuild public confidence in democratic institutions and cope with potential threats on its borders with Eritrea and now Somalia. Ethiopia remains a strong U.S. partner in the global war on terrorism. The de [...]
2006-09-25 14:12:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER KPKO PHUM AU ET ER SO
06ALMATY541EUCOM DCDR GENERAL CHARLES WALD DISCUSSES SECURITY
[...] (SBU) Summary. Deputy Commander of the US European Command (EUCOM) General Charles F. Wald had separate meetings on January 20 with Minister of Defense General Mukhtar Altynbayev and Lieutenant General Bolat Zakiyev, Director of the Border Guards (BG) Service. At the Ministry of Defense (MOD) [...]
2006-02-09 19:15:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS POLITICAL
06ALMATY756KAZAKHSTAN: WHITHER IN 2006
[...] (C) Summary: The U.S.-Kazakhstan relationship is broad and deep, built on a number of significant points of congruence. The GOK is a potential ally and partner on a whole range of issues that are critically important to the U.S., including diversifying Eurasian gas supplies and routes to w [...]
2006-02-24 14:00:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EINV KDEM PHUM PARM KPAO KZ POLITICAL
06AMMAN1261SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF LIEUTENANT
[...] (C) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 22-24 FEBRUARY 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAI [...]
2006-02-21 12:25:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MARR JO
06AMMAN1657SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF LIEUTENANT
[...] (S) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 8-9 MARCH 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTAIN [...]
2006-03-07 05:29:00Embassy AmmanSECRETJO MARR PREL
06AMMAN2234SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF GENERAL
[...] (S) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 28-29 MARCH 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTA [...]
2006-03-28 12:05:00Embassy AmmanSECRETJO MARR PREF
06AMMAN2325CODEL MCCAIN MEETS WITH KING ABDULLAH
[...] ( S ) Summary: King Abdullah briefed Codel McCain on his proposal to help pacify Anbar province, discussed Iraq, Iran, Hamas, and his effort to convene a conference of Iraqi religious leaders. He accused Syrian intelligence of giving &a green light8 to terrorists seeking to carry out attacks [...]
2006-03-30 17:14:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL OVIP KPAL IS IZ JO
06AMMAN234SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF LIEUTENANT
[...] (C) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT 16-17 JANUARY 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTAI [...]
2006-01-12 18:09:00Embassy AmmanSECRETJO MARR PREL
06AMMAN3180SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN OF LIEUTENANT
[...] (S) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 6-7 MAY 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTAIN RE [...]
2006-05-04 14:34:00Embassy AmmanSECRETJO MARR PREL
06AMMAN4124SCENESETTER FOR THE CONUS VISIT OF GENERAL KHALID
[...] (S) GENERAL KHALID JAMIL SARAYREH WILL VISIT THE UNITED STATES AT THE INVITATION OF GENERAL PETER PACE, CJCS, 15-24 JUN 2006 UNDER THE COUNTERPARTS' VISIT PROGRAM. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. THIS VISIT WILL ALLOW US TO FURTHER ENHANC [...]
2006-06-08 09:19:00Embassy AmmanSECRETJO MARR PREL
06AMMAN7051EMBASSY AMMAN COMMEMORATES SEPTEMBER 11
[...] (U) Post marked the fifth anniversary of the attacks of September 11 with a memorial ceremony at the Ambassador's residence, a DVC between NEA/PPD's Alberto Fernandez and a dozen leading Jordanian columnists, and the electronic distribution to 900 Embassy contacts of the August 2006 IIP e-jour [...]
2006-09-13 05:56:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL KPAO JO
06AMMAN8529U.S.-JORDAN JOINT MILITARY COMMITTEE MEETS
[...] (S) The U.S. and Jordan held their annual bilateral Joint Military Committee (JMC) meetings in Amman, Jordan (reftel) November 8 and 9. The session, co-chaired by the Jordan Chairman of Defense Gen. Khaled al-Saraireh and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter [...]
2006-11-21 10:03:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MARR MASS JO
06AMMAN8549U.S.-JORDAN JOINT MILITARY COMMITTEE MEETS
[...] (S) The U.S. and Jordan held their annual bilateral Joint Military Committee (JMC) meetings in Amman, Jordan (reftel) November 8 and 9. The session, co-chaired by the Jordan Chairman of Defense Gen. Khaled al-Saraireh and Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter [...]
2006-11-22 09:07:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MARR MASS JO
06AMMAN863SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT TO JORDAN LIEUTENANT
[...] (C) EMBASSY AMMAN IS LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT ON 8 FEBURARY 2006. JORDAN REMAINS ONE OF OUR STRONGEST SUPPORTERS FOR ALL ASPECTS OF REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT. YOUR VISIT WILL ALLOW YOU TO REITERATE TO THE JORDANIANS OUR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO OUR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT TERRORISM AND MAINTAI [...]
2006-02-06 15:23:00Embassy AmmanSECRETJO MARR PREL
06ANKARA1137ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-07 13:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA1410SCENESETTER FOR MARCH 22-23 VISIT OF CODEL WARNER
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your March 22-23 visit comes at a time when Turkey is attempting to balance its commitments to the West against its desire to maintain harmonious relations with its neighbors and to play a constructive role with other Muslim countries. Turkey remains a significant contributor to [...]
2006-03-16 14:48:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR MASS TU IZ AF IR IS
06ANKARA1468SCENESETTER FOR THE 23-26 MARCH VISIT OF CHAIRMAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Your March 23-26 visit comes at a time when progress has been made in improving the character of US-Turkish relations that frayed badly in 2003-2005. Senior level dialogue, including on the military-to-military side, has resumed; Turkey has downplayed its whining about the PDD and [...]
2006-03-21 08:27:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNMARR MASS MOPS PREL PGOV TU IZ AF RU
06ANKARA1547TIP IN TURKEY: TURKISH MEDIA ATTENTION, February 16-
[...] In response to G/TIP inquiries, national and international media sources published the following news articles about TIP in Turkey. Text of articles originally published in Turkish is provided through unofficial Embassy translation. 2. Published by the Turkish Daily News on Sunday [...]
2006-03-24 08:10:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD PREF TU TIP IN TURKEY
06ANKARA16052005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON TURKEY'S
[...] (U) This is Mission Turkey's contribution to the 2005/2006 Report to Congress on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense. We follow reftel's format. General Assessment ------------------- 2. (U) A. Turkey has NATO's second-largest military after the United States. It has taken on an [...]
2006-03-27 08:00:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP PREL NATO US TU
06ANKARA1821TURKEY, PKK TERRORISM, AND NEXT STEPS BY THE USG
[...] (S) SUMMARY: PKK terrorism in Turkey is on the upswing. Violent protests in the southeast and bomb attacks in Istanbul have resulted in over 15 deaths in under a week. On April 3, the Kurdish Freedom Falcons issued a warning to foreign tourists to avoid Turkey and called on Kurdish youth to j [...]
2006-04-06 04:34:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPTER PREL PGOV MOPS TU IZ
06ANKARA2214LOCAL G8 COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION GROUP MEETING IN
[...] (SBU) The Russian Embassy in Ankara convened a meeting of G8 Embassies plus Australia, Switzerland and the European Commission on April 12 as the local Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG). Most Missions were represented at the counselor level. Russian Ambassador Petr Stegniy opened the ses [...]
2006-04-21 13:13:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER TU
06ANKARA2416SCENESETTER FOR MAY 7-8 VISIT OF CODEL PENCE TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your visit follows a successful visit by Secretary Rice which paved the way for a new "strategic SIPDIS dialogue" with Turkey on issues of mutual import. Turkey is a strong ally in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT),facilitating the distribution of critical supplies and fuel [...]
2006-05-02 14:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP TU
06ANKARA2502ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-05 13:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA273EUCOM DCDR DISCUSSES IRAN, CAUCASUS, BLACK SEA
[...] (C) Summary: EUCOM Deputy Commander Gen Charles Wald emphasized the risk to Turkey of Iran's WMD program on January 17 in separate sessions with Turkey's CHOD and Deputy CHOD as well as at a roundtable with TGS staff chaired by DCHOD GEN Isik Kosaner. In all meetings, TGS officials acknowled [...]
2006-01-24 14:13:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PARM TU IR ZJ ZL
06ANKARA3004SCENESETTER FOR MAY 30 VISIT OF CODEL BLUNT TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Ankara warmly welcomes the visit of CODEL Blunt on May 30. Turkey is a strong ally in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT),facilitating the distribution of critical supplies and fuel to the coalition in Iraq and supporting the NATO Training Mission (NTM-I) there; publicly [...]
2006-05-25 11:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP TU
06ANKARA331SCENE-SETTER FOR THE VISIT OF MARINE CORPS COMMANDANT GENERAL HAGEE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-30 13:38:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETMARR MASS MOPS PREL PGOV TU IZ AF RU
06ANKARA3352SCENESETTER FOR JUNE 14 VISIT OF GENERAL SCHWARTZ TO TURKEY
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-08 06:52:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNMOPS PREL PARM TU IZ IR AJ AF
06ANKARA3371CENTRAL ASIA CONSULTATIONS IN ANKARA
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Ankara warmly welcomes the visit of Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher and SCA Ambassadors to Ankara for meetings with Foreign Minister Gul, Energy Minister Guler, and Senior MFA officials following the USTDA Regional Energy Conference in Istanbul. In addition to helpi [...]
2006-06-09 05:00:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ENRG TU ZK
06ANKARA3894US ASSISTANCE CRITICAL TO STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Turkey plays a strategic role in US policy. A long-time US Ally, the second largest NATO member, an EU candidate, and a Western-oriented country that borders an area of US concern, Turkey is providing critical assistance to US efforts in both Iraq and Afghanistan, is pressing Iran [...]
2006-07-03 15:34:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV MARR PTER TU
06ANKARA5369ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-15 13:01:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA6076TURKEY: FY07 SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL TO REFURBISH
[...] (SBU) Turkey's two-plus decade long battle against the PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party) terrorist organization intensified significantly in 2006 following a steady increase in attacks since the PKK ended a five-year cease-fire in 2004. Over 600 Turkish civilians and soldiers and foreigners lost t [...]
2006-10-20 14:43:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMAS PARM PREL TU
06ANKARA6080TURKISH DEFMIN GONUL'S OCT. 30 VISIT AN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Leadership changes at the Turkish General Staff (TGS),increased PKK terrorism, and growing dissatisfaction with the EU accession process have raised the military's proile in all security areas, including procurement. The US defense industry may reap benefits, with Sikorksy, Lock [...]
2006-10-23 13:48:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR TU
06ANKARA6143ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-27 12:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
06ANKARA6373TURKEY: INSCR 2006-2007 DRUGS AND CHEMICAL CONTROL REPORT
[...] (SBU) Summary: This cable details Embassy Ankara's assessment of drugs and chemical controls in Turkey for inclusion in the 2006-2007 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INSCR). End Summary. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Turkey is a major transit route for Southwest Asi [...]
2006-11-08 15:12:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PREL TU
06ANKARA6496ANKARA RECEPTIVE TO PDAS URBANCIC RE PKK IN EUROPE
[...] (C) Summary: Capping a week of meetings in Europe, S/CT PDAS Urbancic led an interagency team to Ankara for meetings November 10 with Turkish officials on PKK in Europe. Urbancic briefed the Turks on the team's European meetings and suggested several avenues for follow-up. The team urged a fo [...]
2006-11-24 08:27:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER TU
06ANKARA6581TURKEY: HIGH LEVEL DEFENSE GROUP MEETING AN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Relations with Turkey are trending positive but Iraq and PKK terrorism cast a long shadow; a Congressional Armenian Genocide resolution would do further damage. Continued clashes between the military and the PKK, despite the terrorist group's October 1 cease-fire declaration, hav [...]
2006-12-05 13:23:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MOPS PTER TU
06ANKARA6700TURKEY - HIGH LEVEL DEFENSE GROUP IDENTIFIES WAYS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At the 20th meeting of the bilateral High Level Defense Group (HLDG),the US and Turkey reaffirmed our shared regional vision of a stable, unified and democratic Iraq; a region without Iranian nuclear weapons; security and stability in Lebanon and Afghanistan; and an economically [...]
2006-12-19 15:10:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR TU
06ANKARA6705TURKEY - HIGH LEVEL DEFENSE GROUP IDENTIFIES WAYS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At the 20th meeting of the bilateral High Level Defense Group (HLDG),the US and Turkey reaffirmed our shared regional vision of a stable, unified and democratic Iraq; a region without Iranian nuclear weapons; security and stability in Lebanon and Afghanistan; and an economically [...]
2006-12-20 13:27:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR TU
06ASUNCION590PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL BANTZ CRADDOCK
[...] (C) General Craddock, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time as we prepare to submit a new request to the GOP to establish [...]
2006-06-07 17:07:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
06ASUNCION750PARAGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR BRIGADIER GENERAL OLIVER
[...] (C) Brigadier General Oliver J. Mason, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in military, emergency management, social reforms and other areas of cooperation with Paraguay. You come at a particularly sensitive time, with press and political a [...]
2006-07-21 13:43:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
06ASUNCION983PARAGUAY: PRESIDENT'S REELECTION OBSESSION
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Duarte's obsession with reelection served as backdrop for the opposition's rejection of several of his significant initiatives before Congress. Neither side is keen on reaching a reconciliation with municipal elections only two months away. Our agenda hangs in the ba [...]
2006-09-25 20:38:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ECON ETRD MARR KCRM SNAR PA
06BAGHDAD2675REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED
[...] (U) This is an action request. 2. (U) Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Iraqi Security Forces who have been nominated for training in the United States. Post has no derogatory informa [...]
2006-07-26 16:20:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MOPS PINS PHUM PREL IZ
06BAGHDAD2908IRAQI MOD - QUELLING VIOLENCE TOP PRIORITY
[...] (S) SUMMARY: At an August 7 working lunch, Ambassador Khalilzad and Minister of Defense Abdul Qader al-Mufraji discussed the current security situation, relations with the Ministry of Interior (MOI),MOD reforms and future plans, the regional environment, and ideas for reforming MOI. Al-Mufraj [...]
2006-08-12 10:17:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PHUM PREL MOPS IZ
06BAGHDAD3053AUGUST 18 MEETING BETWEEN IRAQI PM, AMBASSADOR,
[...] (S//REL GBR AUS) SUMMARY: At an intense August 18 meeting with Prime Minister Maliki, MNF-I Commander General (CG) Casey and the Ambassador, the PM reacted negatively to American news reports that the PM is willing to kill Sunnis, but shield Shia including Moqtada al-Sadr from MNF-I raids. The [...]
2006-08-22 11:50:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PINS PNAT PREL PTER MOPS IZ
06BAGHDAD3057IRAQI MINISTERS ON DETENTION CENTERS INSPECTIONS
[...] (S//REL GBR AUS) SUMMARY: At an August 20 meeting at the Ambassador's Residence the Ministers for Defense, Interior, Justice and Human Rights discussed procedures for improving the treatment of criminal detainees in Iraq in accordance with applicable human rights standards. Regarding the Site [...]
2006-08-22 14:43:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPGOV PINS PNAT PREL PTER MOPS IZ
06BAGHDAD4560PRT WEEKLY SUMMARY FOR THE PERIOD 1 - 7 DECEMBER 2006
[...] (SBU) Summary: This summary of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) activities for December 1-7, 2006, as provided by PRTs to the National Coordination Team at Embassy Baghdad. This report also includes PRTs' observations, views and assessments of the political, economic, infrastructure, r [...]
2006-12-14 15:52:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PHUM PTER PINS SOCI KJUS KDEM ECON EFIN
06BAGHDAD812MILITIAS AND OTHER ARMED GROUPS IN IRAQ -
[...] (S//REL MNCI) SUMMARY. Militia organizations, acting both as extra-legal bodies and within government structures at multiple levels, will continue to pursue sectarian agendas that will undermine the government's ability to improve the security environment and will exacerbate sectarian tensions [...]
2006-03-13 16:38:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETKJUS MCAP MOPS PGOV PINR PINS PNAT PREL PTER
06BAKU1144AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH STATE BORDER SERVICE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a July 18 meeting with the Ambassador, State Border Services (SBS) Commander Guliyev described regional conflict as the main source of tensions along Azerbaijan,s land borders and said narcotics trafficking and illegal migration are also a problem. He highlighted the USG-SB [...]
2006-08-03 07:12:00Embassy BakuCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP EAID RU IR AJ KZ TX
06BAKU536SCENESETTER FOR CODEL KOLBE'S APRIL 12-14 VISIT TO
[...] (U) Chairman Kolbe, I warmly welcome you and Congressman Garrett to Baku next week. This visit will be a superb opportunity to deliver a strong message of support for political and economic reform, and to enhance further our strong security cooperation with Azerbaijan. Your visit comes at a p [...]
2006-04-07 09:22:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PHUM KDEN ECON EAID MARR AJ
06BAMAKO1290SCENESETTER FOR ATT'S TRIP TO U.S. TO WITNESS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-07 17:29:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EFIN ECON ML
06BANGKOK1236SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF PACFLT COMMANDER ADM
[...] (C) Gary, your trip to Bangkok will take place as Prime Minister Thaksin faces his most serious political crisis since taking office. Speculation about the future of his government will likely arise during all of your meetings. We are asking all U.S. visitors meeting with Thai officials to u [...]
2006-03-01 10:25:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL MARR TH
06BANGKOK2270MOVING FORWARD ON AN SEA CT STRATEGY
[...] (S/REL AUS UK CAN) SUMMARY: On March 6, Embassy Bangkok and S/CT Ambassador Henry Crumpton hosted regional Chiefs of Mission and participants from other U.S. agencies to follow up on the January CT consultations in Jakarta (REFTELS). Chiefs of Mission (COMs) continued to develop a framework to [...]
2006-04-19 23:37:00Embassy BangkokSECRETASEC PTER CASC PGOV PINS KJUS KISL TH
06BANGKOK2484SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF
[...] (C) Summary. Admiral Giambastiani, your trip to Bangkok will take place as Thailand recovers from its most serious political upheaval in over a decade. We are asking all U.S. visitors meeting with Thai officials to encourage continued respect for the democratic process. Your visit is also a [...]
2006-04-28 08:07:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV MARR MASS TH
06BANGKOK258CT ASSISTANCE TO THAILAND
[...] (S) Summary: Thailand is the recipient of a wide range of U.S. training and assistance programs to help the RTG combat terrorist and extremism. We believe that the assistance programs detailed below are making a contribution to the RTG's efforts. This message provides information on CT ass [...]
2006-01-13 09:32:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPTER PREL PINR PGOV PINS PBTS ECON TH
06BANGKOK2643SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM ADM FALLON
[...] (C) Summary. Fox, I'm looking forward to your visit and hope to host you and Mary for lunch while you are here. While things have settled down for the moment on the domestic political front, a great deal of uncertainty remains over who the next Prime Minister will be and the makeup of the new [...]
2006-05-04 10:01:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV MASS MARR TH
06BANGKOK2644SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF USARPAC LTG JOHN M.
[...] (C) Summary. John, we are looking forward to your visit and appreciate USARPAC's support of Cobra Gold. We are pleased that Cobra Gold this year includes the active participation of Japan, Singapore and Indonesia. We are working closely with your staff to make Cobra Gold a capstone event f [...]
2006-05-04 10:05:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV MASS MARR TH
06BANGKOK2826SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF EAP A/S HILL
[...] (C) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY. Chris, we're looking forward to your upcoming visit to participate in the ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue. I am also planning to host a dinner in your honor with former Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun. Anand is thoughtful and I think you'll enjoy hearing his views on s [...]
2006-05-11 09:45:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP MARR MASS PREL PGOV TH
06BANGKOK3202THAILAND IN 2006 - POLITICS AND THE SOUTH
[...] (C) Summary: Political uncertainty will be the theme the rest of this year in Thailand as Thaksin and his political opponents gird for renewed conflict. US-Thai FTA negotiations can be expected to languish during this period. If the political instability becomes protracted a decline in fore [...]
2006-05-26 06:54:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPREL PGOV PHUM PTER TH
06BANGKOK3396ASEAN-U.S. DIALOGUE HELD IN BANGKOK MAY 23
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. During the May 23 ASEAN-U.S. Dialogue, ASEAN members and the United States expressed confidence that a joint Plan of Action to implement the ASEAN-U.S. Enhanced Partnership would be ready for the Secretary and Foreign Ministers to approve during the ASEAN Ministers meeting in [...]
2006-06-06 07:10:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV MARR MASS TH
06BANGKOK5148SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF THE USS KITTY HAWK
[...] (C) Summary. Admiral McClain and the men and women of the USS Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group, your trip to Bangkok is a terrific opportunity to demonstrate America's commitment to regional security and meshes with a series of initiatives the United States has with Thailand. Thailand affords t [...]
2006-08-23 05:44:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP MARR PREL PGOV TH
06BANGKOK5268SCENESETTER FOR PACOM DEPUTY J2 TOM MCNAMARA
[...] (C) Summary. Mr. McNamara, your trip to Bangkok will allow you to observe the difficulties the Thai military face in sharing intelligence and information. A lack of basic analytical skills coupled with information firewalls between the services and with other agencies hampers the Thai militar [...]
2006-08-29 04:29:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOTRA PREL MARR PGOV TH
06BANGKOK6087THAI INTERIM PM SURAYUD CHULANONT
[...] (C) Thai interim Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has a record of advocating military reform including -- ironically -- keeping the military out of politics, policies he strongly supported as Army Chief from 1998 to 2002. He was relegated by then Prime Minister Thaksin to the less important Su [...]
2006-10-04 12:04:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL MOPS KDEM TH
06BANGKOK7388LUNCH WITH PM SURAYUD
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Surayud assessed his government's progress on key issues during a discussion with me over lunch on December 8. He said that the government was improving the security force organization in the South, although violence there was continuing. He said that police refo [...]
2006-12-13 10:29:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KDEM TH
06BANGKOK821SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SEVENTH FLEET COMMANDER
[...] (C) Jonathan, all of us in Bangkok look forward to your return visit and the big top reception aboard the USS Blue Ridge. Our military-to-military relationship is strong. Nonetheless, our relationship with the Royal Thai Navy could be improved. We hope during your stay that you will be able [...]
2006-02-10 10:06:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV MARR TH
06BANGKOK926U.S.-THAI MILITARY COOPERATION IN THE CONTEXT OF
[...] (S) Eric and Peter: My country team continues to explore ways to improve our military cooperation with Thailand in order to address the violence in the South here. I know these are issues that are important to you. I'd like to share my views with you and suggest ways we can help the Thai. [...]
2006-02-16 02:19:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPGOV PREL TH POL MIL
06BEIJING5618DOE OLYMPIC RADIATION SECURITY WORKSHOP IN BEIJING
[...] (SBU) The Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA),in conjunction with the China Institutes for Contemporary International Relations (CICIR),held an Olympic Radiation Security Workshop on February 28. DOE officers made two presentations titled: "The DOE's Emerge [...]
2006-03-27 09:41:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER KNNP MNUC ENRG ECON ETRD BTIO RGY
06BEIJING8803ARF INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING ON COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The March 26-28 ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-sessional Meeting on Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime focused on discussing "root causes" of terrorism but also gave participants an opportunity to exchange views on recent developments and national experiences in combating t [...]
2006-05-11 11:25:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER ARR ARF CH
06BEIRUT1464MGLE01: PM A/S HILLEN MEETS DEPUTY PM AND DEFENSE
[...] (S) In a 5/4 dinner meeting with the Ambassador and PM A/S Hillen, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias al-Murr said that enhanced U.S. security assistance would boost morale in the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and make his job easier in soliciting equipment donations from Gulf cou [...]
2006-05-10 06:45:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPREL MASS ASEC SNAR PTER LE SY
06BEIRUT1466MGLE01: A/S HILLEN'S MEETING WITH ISF GENERAL RIFI
[...] (C) A/S Hillen met with ISF General Ashraf Rifi at the ISF headquarters in Beirut to discuss U.S. - Lebanese cooperation on security assistance programs. Rifi thanked A/S Hillen and the U.S. for our assistance, and said he looked forward to a long partnership with the United States. Rifi sai [...]
2006-05-10 07:16:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS ASEC SNAR PTER CASC LE
06BEIRUT1467MGLE01: A/S HILLEN MEETS WITH LAF COMMANDER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On May 4, Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Hillen, accompanied by Ambassador, DATT, and ODC Chief, met with Lebanese Armed Forces Commander Michel Suleiman at the Lebanese Armed Forces Headquarters at the Ministry of Defense. Suleiman welcomed the prospect of g [...]
2006-05-10 07:24:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS ASEC SNAR PTER PBTS LE SY
06BEIRUT1675MGLE01: S/CT COORDINATOR CRUMPTON HEARS STRAIGHT
[...] (S) Visiting S/CT Coordinator Crumpton had a long 5/22 conversation with Druze leader Walid Jumblatt, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias al-Murr, and Telecommunications Minister Marwan Hamadeh -- three men convinced they have been, or will be, targeted for assassination by the S [...]
2006-05-30 11:00:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPREL ASEC MASS PTER KCRM KISL LE
06BEIRUT1680MGLE01: S/CT COORDINATOR'S MEETING WITH LEBANESE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: S/CT Coordinator Crumpton and the Ambassador, accompanied by Defense Attache, met May 23 with Director of LAF G2 Brigadier General Georges Khoury. BG Khoury provided an overview of the terrorism situation from the LAF G2 perspective. He noted three distinct terrorist threat l [...]
2006-05-30 12:04:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPTER PREL MARR MOPS LE
06BEIRUT2256MGLE01: SCENESETTER FOR ELIAS MURR'S JULY 16-19
[...] (S/NF) Just over a year since surviving what is thought to have been a Syrian-ordered assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Elias Murr heads to Washington July 16-19. The scion of a powerful and wealthy Greek Orthodox family closely linked to Syria, Murr has forg [...]
2006-07-05 14:21:00Embassy BeirutSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM PTER PGOV MASS LE SY
06BEIRUT3619LEBANON: DEFMIN ON LAF STABILITY, CHANGES UNDER A
[...] (S) In a meeting with visiting Assistant Secretary of Defense Rodman, Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Murr expressed appreciation for continued U.S. support for the LAF, and hoped that such support would continue in the form of light materiel to be used in the LAF's daily o [...]
2006-11-14 14:47:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPGOV KCRM MARR MAS PREL PTER SY LE
06BEIRUT3721LEBANON: GENERAL SLEIMAN ASKS ASD RODMAN FOR
[...] (C) An interagency delegation led by ASD Rodman met with LAF Commander Michel Sleiman and pledged USG support for Lebanon and the LAF. Sleiman assured the visiting delegation of the LAF's commitment to democracy, human rights, and the fight against terrorism. Sleiman pointed out the difficult [...]
2006-11-29 10:02:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALMARR PREL MOPS LE
06BELGRADE1554BELGRADE'S RESPONSE TO STATE 138362 (C-RE6-01248)
[...] (U) The following is Embassy Belgrade's response to INR's questions in reftel. 2. (C) Response follows (reftel's questions in caps): A. (C) WHAT IS THE NATURE OF KOSTUNICA AND TADIC'S RELATIONSHIP? (C) The President and Prime Minister continue to balance their dislike for each othe [...]
2006-09-26 10:40:00Embassy BelgradeCONFIDENTIALPINR PBTS PGOV PHUM PNAT PREL MW YI SR
06BERN1971EUR A/S FRIED AND SWISS STATE SECRETARY AMBUHL \
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-23 08:56:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KNNP EAID SZ
06BOGOTA10113U/S BURNS OCTOBER 25 MEETING WITH DEFENSE MINISTER
[...] (U) October 25, 2006, 10:30-12:00 a.m., Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2. (U) Participants: U.S. U/S Burns A/S for WHA Thomas P. Shannon PM PDAS Stephen Mull Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mary Lee Warren Daniel Tomlinson, NSC Patricia Prugh, Attorney Advisor - L Ambassador Willi [...]
2006-11-01 15:27:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER CO
06BOGOTA10759SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ADMIRAL STAVRIDIS
[...] (C) Post welcomes the December 2-7 visit of Admiral Stavridis, SOUTHCOM Commander, to Colombia. With U.S. assistance, Colombia is fighting a war on four fronts -- FARC, ELN, paramilitaries, and drug traffickers -- with a mix of political, military, and police measures. A multi-phased offensi [...]
2006-11-28 20:56:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR PHUM CO
06BOGOTA144WHY JANUARY 2006 IS DIFFERENT FROM JANUARY 2005 IN
[...] (C) President Uribe broke the political custom of decades by winning the right to run for re-election. But campaign dynamics are complicating some of his policies. Absent tragedy, we can look to four-and-a-half more years of partnership like the last three-and-a-half years. In the face of [...]
2006-01-06 20:14:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR CO
06BOGOTA1643ANALYSIS OF FARC'S POLITICAL-MILITARY STRATEGY FOR
[...] (C) According to Colombian security analysts, the FARC's principal short term goals are to sabotage Uribe's reelection prospects; influence Congressional elections with intimidation and funding; and energize leftist constituencies. The FARC, though weakened by the Colombian military's offensi [...]
2006-02-22 16:00:00Embassy BogotaSECRETKJUS PGOV PREL PTER CO
06BOGOTA309INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY REPORT FOR
[...] Below you will find AmEmbassy Bogota's submission for the 2005- 2006 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report per Ref. I. Summary  [...]
2006-01-13 20:59:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR SENV KCRM PTER CO
06BOGOTA3574SENATOR REED MEETS WITH MINISTER OF DEFENSE OSPINA
[...] (C) In a cordial 50 minute meeting on April 19, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ambassador Wood met with Minister of Defense (MOD) Camilo Ospina, Commander of the Colombian Armed Forces General Carlos Ospina, Colombian National Police (CNP) Director Jorge Castro, and Vice Minister of Defense Jorge [...]
2006-04-21 22:48:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PTER CO
06BOGOTA7060SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DAVIS - AUGUST 5-9
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes the August 5-8 visit of CODEL Davis to Colombia. President Alvaro Uribe was re-elected in May; he is the first president to be re-elected to a second, consecutive term in over 100 years. We expect close bilateral relations between the United States and Colombia to continu [...]
2006-08-03 19:15:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOC ECON CO
06BOGOTA7897SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF GENERAL BROWN
[...] (C) Post welcomes the September 1-6 visit of General Bryan "Doug" Brown, Commander, Headquarters U.S. Special Operations Command, to Colombia. With U.S. assistance, Colombia is fighting a war on four fronts -- FARC, ELN, paramilitaries, and drug traffickers -- with a mix of political, military [...]
2006-08-29 17:42:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR PHUM CO
06BRASILIA1910BRAZIL: GOB OFFICIALS COMMENT ON REFUGEE CASE OF
[...] (S/NF) Summary. Charge and PolCouns delivered ref A demarche to senior GOB officials, stressing USG concerns about the 14 July 2006 decision by Brazil's national refugee commission (CONARE) to grant refugee status to suspected FARC terrorist Francisco Antonio Cadena Collazos (refs B and D),de [...]
2006-09-12 13:20:00Embassy BrasiliaSECRETPREL PTER SNAR BR
06BRIDGETOWN1849A PLAN FOR SALVATION: SECOND CWC 2007 ISAG
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The International Support and Advisory Group (ISAG) for Cricket World Cup 2007 held its second plenary meeting October 11-12 in Bridgetown, Barbados. Participants reviewed progress reports on the Regional Security Plan (RSP) threat assessments, and public health and safety issues [...]
2006-10-19 19:32:00Embassy BridgetownCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER CASC PINR KCIP KTIA XL
06BUCHAREST1616DEFENSE POLICY WORKING GROUP BILATERAL DISCUSSION
[...] (C) Summary: A bilateral working group organized by the Romanian MOD with DOD counterparts provided insights into Romanian views on their ongoing military transformation and bilateral military cooperation. Discussion topics included a review of bilateral cooperation, GWOT, and transformation [...]
2006-10-19 15:01:00Embassy BucharestCONFIDENTIALMARR PGOV PREL RO
06BUENOSAIRES1203EMBASSY-GOA BILATERAL SECURITY WORKING GROUP
[...] The DCM led the Embassy's Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Working Group's first meeting with a GoA interagency security group headed by Internal Security Secretary Luis Tibiletti on May 23. Post's Working Group included representatives from RSO, LegAtt, MilGroup, DEA, DAO, POL/INL, and [...]
2006-05-30 14:42:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER PGOV SNAR AR
06BUENOSAIRES1323MEDIA REACTION ZARQAWI'S DEATH; IRAN;
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers lead with the implications of Al- Zarqawi's death; the chances for a diplomatic solution on Iran; the ties between the Chilean and Bolivian administrations; "what to do" with the Chavez administration; and the Darfur genocide. Leading "Clarin" carries an e [...]
2006-06-12 20:35:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2499AMBASSADOR WAYNE; US LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS; NICARAGUAN
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Weekend papers report on the arrival of Ambassador Wayne to Argentina; the upcoming US legislative elections; Nicaraguan presidential elections; an alleged White House's Website containing detailed information on how to manufacture a nuclear bomb; Saddam Hussein sentenced t [...]
2006-11-07 09:05:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06BUENOSAIRES2541WAR IN IRAQ; IRAN; AMIA BOMBING CASE; AFTERMATH OF US
[...] SUMMARY STATEMENT Key international stories during the weekend and today include the status of the war in Iraq and the USG's alleged withdrawal plans; the reasons pointed out by the media for the Republicans' defeat in US legislative elections; the Argentine judicial decision on the AMIA bom [...]
2006-11-14 13:10:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
06CAIRO1351NEXT STEPS FOR ADVANCING DEMOCRACY IN EGYPT
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: Sometime in the next six years, Egypt will undergo a leadership succession. The United States' goals for this succession should be to promote an opening to establish a representative government that will secure Egyptian stability, prosperity, and friendship for a gener [...]
2006-03-06 12:41:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM EG
06CANBERRA1201FURTHER AUSTRALIAN RESPONSE TO NATO GLOBAL
[...] (C) Australia is willing to participate in NATO's Global Partnership but only under a flexible, informal arrangement that stresses practical cooperation and that avoids a new formal institutional structure, including fixed requirements for meetings and expenditure of resources. The GOA plans [...]
2006-08-08 10:27:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR AS
06CARACAS1417NO SURPRISES IN BRV RESPONSE TO CT DESIGNATION
[...] (C) The Department's May 15 announcement that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BRV) is not fully cooperating in the global war on terrorism unleashed a series of scathing but typical responses from President Hugo Chavez and his senior mouthpieces. Chavez called the USG an "impotent empi [...]
2006-05-17 22:12:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PARM PTER VE
06CARACAS2626SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR VENEZUELA MCCARTHY'S
[...] (C) Summary. Special Coordinator for Venezuela McCarthy and Charge called August 28 on MFA Vice Minister for North America Mary Pili Hernandez. McCarthy pressed the BRV for counter-narcotics and counterterrorism cooperation and urged the BRV to promote continued strong bilateral commercial t [...]
2006-08-30 21:33:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR ECON PGOV AMGT VE
06CHIANGMAI159AFTER HELPING TO PLOT COUP, THIRD ARMY COMMANDER CALLS THE
[...] (C) Summary. The general in charge of northern Thailand came out blazing Friday with allegations that coup planning began months ago and that the former government wiretapped the Privy Council and the palace. He asserted a need to clear out Thaksin loyalists in the region and proposed that th [...]
2006-09-26 05:53:00Consulate Chiang MaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM MOPS ASEC TH
06COLOMBO1610SRI LANKA: MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT EXERCISE TO
[...] (C) A Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Exercise is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka October 22 to November 2. Embassy has requested that it include a significant human rights training component. We believe the exercise represents a valuable exercise opportunity for our forces and a chanc [...]
2006-10-03 08:18:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALMOPS PTER PHUM CE
06COLOMBO1951SCENE SETTER FOR SRI LANKA ARMY COMMANDER
[...] (C) Summary: General Sarath Fonseka, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army, will conduct a self-invited visit to Washington November 28-29 to meet with Department of State and Pentagon officials. Fonseka, the target of an April 2006 Tiger suicide-bombing attempt on his life, has pursued a hard-lin [...]
2006-11-21 05:07:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM PREF MOPS CE
06COLOMBO230SRI LANKA: GSL INSIDER PREDICTS PRE-GENEVA
[...] (C) In a February 10 meeting with poloff, presidential advisor and younger sibling Basil Rajapaksa discussed Government of Sri Lanka (GSL) thinking and expectations in the run-up to talks on the ceasefire with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) scheduled for February 22-23 in Geneva. [...]
2006-02-13 11:08:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PHUM CE
06COLOMBO853SCENESETTER FOR A/S BOUCHER VISIT TO TOKYO AND SRI
[...] (C) Your visit to Tokyo and Sri Lanka comes during a tense period of increased violence and worrisome prospects for Sri Lanka's fragile ceasefire. Your visit gives us the opportunity to pursue two key goals - increased co-chair support to push the peace process forward, including seeking way [...]
2006-05-24 06:37:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON MARR OVIP PGOV PREL CE
06DARESSALAAM1503THE SECRETARY'S REGIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
[...] (C) At Africa's first Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) Conference in Nairobi (reftel),Embassy Dar es Salaam asked to take the first cut at a "Regional Counterterrorism Action Plan" for the Horn of Africa. Our action plan presents a set of recommendations for greater regional collaboration [...]
2006-09-07 12:30:00Embassy Dar Es SalaamCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PHUM KCRM SNAR TZ
06DHAKA3453IMPROVING BANGLADESHI COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: See Paragraphs 14 and 22. 2, (S) Summary: After discussion of current mission Counter Terrorism efforts, embassy believes that enhancement to current programs is justified and should be explored. Embassy believes that next steps include steps towards initiation of a Rewa [...]
2006-06-13 10:42:00Embassy DhakaSECRETPTER KCRM KISL EAID ASEC BG
06DHAKA361HOME MINISTER ASSURES PEACE CORPS OF FULL
[...] (C) Summary: Home Minister of State Babar told Peace Corps Chief of Security that security would be tightened at all Peace Corps sites and urged Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) are staying and urged that the organization remain in Bangladesh so as not to give in to the terrorists. 2. (SBU) O [...]
2006-01-24 12:13:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV ASEC BD BG
06DHAKA3889IMPROVING BANGLADESHI COUNTER TERRORISM
[...] (C) ACTION REQUEST: See Paragraph 21. 2. (S) Summary: Embassy thoroughly reviewed USG Counter Terrorism assistance to Bangladesh and believes that enhancement to current programs is fully justified and should be explored. Paragraph 21 outlines proposed next steps. We do not believe that [...]
2006-06-29 10:58:00Embassy DhakaSECRETPTER KCRM KISL EAID ASEC BG
06DHAKA5224ANNIVERSARY OF AUGUST 17 NATIONWIDE BLASTS
[...] (C) One year after the nationwide blasts that rocked Bangladesh, political parties of all hues are holding commemorative rallies in Dhaka to condemn terrorism and Jamaatul Mujahidin Bangladesh, the group charged with the blasts and a subsequent wave of attacks. Some local media called for the [...]
2006-08-17 09:41:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPTER KISL PGOV PREL BG
06DOHA1288SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO QATAR
[...] (C) Mr. Attorney General: Embassy Doha is pleased to welcome you to Qatar. Yours is the highest-ranking visit by a U.S. official to Qatar since the President himself came in June 2003, and the first cabinet-level visit to Qatar since Energy Secretary Bodman came in April 2006. The Qataris app [...]
2006-08-27 10:43:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL PGOV OVIP QA
06DUSHANBE1841TAJIK PRESIDENT TELLS BOUCHER ELECTION SHOULD MEET
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a two-hour meeting with Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher October 6, Tajikistan's President SIPDIS Emomali Rahmonov stressed the positive bilateral relationship with the United States. Stating he wanted to deepen contacts at every level, Rahmonov thanked the United Stat [...]
2006-10-07 08:24:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EAID EINV ENRG TI
06HANOI2607CODEL HAGEL CALLS ON MINISTER OF DEFENSE, COLONEL GENERAL
[...] (SBU) On October 6, Senator Hagel called on Vietnam's new Minister of Defense, Colonel General Phung Quang Thanh. During this meeting, Colonel General Thanh reviewed the positive trend in bilateral military relations, and noted several key areas where the U.S.-Vietnam defense relationship coul [...]
2006-10-12 03:12:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER MARR VM
06ISLAMABAD19796AMBASSADOR'S OCT 5 MEETING WITH NWFP GOV. ORAKZAI
[...] (U) Ambassador met with North West Frontier Province (NWFP) Governor Ali Muhammad Jan Orakzai on October 5. Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Secretariat Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Shehzad Arbab, Secretary to the Governor Azmat Orakzai, ODRP Chief MG Helmly, Islamabad DATT, and [...]
2006-10-10 10:00:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER EAID PINR PK PREL SNAR AF
06ISLAMABAD21224MFA PREVIEWS EXPECTATIONS FOR COMPOSITE DIALOGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-31 10:15:00Embassy IslamabadSECRET//NOFORNIN PK PREL PTER
06ISLAMABAD5123A/S HILLEN VISIT TO PAKISTAN
[...] (C) Introduction: On his March 15-18 visit to Pakistan, A/S John Hillen and PM/RSAT Tom Canahuate met with senior Government of Pakistan (GOP) officials, as well as Pakistan's top military leadership. Describing his role in soliciting support for USG security assistance to Pakistan from the U [...]
2006-03-28 08:54:00Embassy IslamabadSECRETPK PTER MOPS MASS MCAP PREL
06ISLAMABAD9706FATA: STRATEGIES AND REDLINES
[...] (C//NF) Summary. The stabilization of Pakistan's Federally Administered Areas (FATA) and the acceleration of political and economic development in this troubled region is a complex task that will determine the success of USG and Government of Pakistan (GOP) counterterrorism efforts. Since 9/11, [...]
2006-05-25 12:13:00Embassy IslamabadSECRET//NOFORNPK PREL PGOV PTER MARR MOPS EAID ECON
06ISTANBUL1504SCENESETTER FOR AUGUST 25-26 VISIT OF CODEL MCCAIN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Mission Turkey warmly welcomes the visit of Codel McCain to Turkey. Turkey is an ally in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT),facilitating the distribution of supplies and fuel to the coalition in Iraq and supporting the NATO Training Mission (NTM-I) there; publicly calling on Ir [...]
2006-08-22 08:32:00Consulate IstanbulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAFIN AMGT ASEC DA GG IT MW OREP TU
06JAKARTA13498YUDHOYONO'S VISIT TO RUSSIA: DEFENSE COOPERATION
[...] (C) Summary: Indonesia and Russia signed a range of intergovernmental and other agreements during the visit of Indonesian President Yudhoyono to Russia November 29-December  [...]
2006-12-15 10:18:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR EINV EIND ENRG SOCI ID RS
06JAKARTA6493SCENESETTER: SECRETARY RUMSFELD'S VISIT TO JAKARTA
[...] (C) Summary: Mr. Secretary: Your strong support for the Administration's decision to move quickly in November to normalize military-to-military ties with Indonesia has given a new, more cooperative quality to bilateral relations across the range of our interests. You will have the opportuni [...]
2006-05-22 09:51:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MARR ID
06JAKARTA7397REMOVING FORMER JI-LEADER NASIR ABAS FROM
[...] (C) Summary. We believe the time has come for former Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network leader Nasir Abas to be removed from the U.S. and UN terrorist finance lists. We believe that it is critical to respond to the requests to do so by our closest national security contacts. Now conside [...]
2006-06-12 09:53:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
06KABUL2841ASSESSING THE PASHTUN BELT
[...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Kabul-Embassy Islamabad-CFC cable. 2. (C) Summary: On June 7, Ambassador Neumann, Ambassador Crocker, CFC Commanding General Eikenberry, and their senior staffs met at Embassy Kabul for the first of a series of planned periodic inter-Embassy meetings prompte [...]
2006-06-24 02:52:00Embassy KabulSECRETPREL PGOV ECON PREF PTER USAID MASS PINR AF
06KABUL329LONDON CONFERENCE SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY RICE
[...] (SBU) President Karzai arrives in London for the January 31 ) Feb 1 Afghanistan Conference with a two-fold agenda: -- To present to the world the face of a reborn and newly confident Afghanistan that, with the seating of its first parliament in 32 years, has successfully fulfilled the last [...]
2006-01-24 17:00:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL ECON EAID SNAR AF
06KABUL4899PAG REPORT OCT 4: KARZAI RALLIES HIS TEAM
[...] (C) At a three-hour marathon session of the PAG October 4, an engaged, focused and energetic President Karzai, appearing at times frustrated, directed both his own government and the international community to move forward rapidly on the full menu of security, reconstruction, and strategic c [...]
2006-10-08 14:52:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF
06KABUL5277SCENESETTER FOR NSA HADLEY VISIT TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] (S) Your November 1-3 visit to Afghanistan will be greeted by a President and Afghan government with security and reconstruction very much on their minds. The country is facing some of its most serious challenges since the fall of the Taliban. Since his return from Washington, President Kar [...]
2006-10-30 14:50:00Embassy KabulSECRETPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF ECON IR
06KABUL5852PRT/KUNDUZ: INTEL CHIEF TRYING HARD, LACKS CAPABLE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Baghlan National Directorate for Security (NDS) Chief reports most of his employees and other GOA appointees in the districts are unqualified and untrained, have poor or no infrastructure, and cannot be removed by provincial authorities because they are appointed from Kabul, ofte [...]
2006-12-14 11:03:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR AF
06KABUL5855PRT CHAGHCHARAN: PLAN AFOOT TO WITHDRAW ICELANDIC
[...] (U) This cable contains and action request -- see para 7. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: Reports are circulating at PRT Chaghcharan that the Icelandic government may be preparing to withdraw the Icelandic Mobile Patrol Team (Mobile Liaison Observation Team/MLOT) from Afghanistan at the end of April. Be [...]
2006-12-15 07:17:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR AF IC PGOV
06KABUL5876PRT JALALABAD - CAMPAIGN AGAINST POPPIES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: During a December 2 meeting with PRT Commander, PRT Officer, and Maj. Richard Schwaiger, Nangahar Governor Gul Agha Serzai pledged his continued commitment to make Nangarhar free of poppies and terrorism, but he lamented that some Nangahar officials still encourage poppy cultiva [...]
2006-12-17 07:44:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
06KABUL804LOOKING FOR WAYS TO EXPAND AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN
[...] (U) Classified by Ambassador Ronald Neumann 1.4 (d). This is a joint Embassy Kabul/Embassy Islamabad cable. 2. (C) Positive Afghan-Pak relations are essential to long-term stability in Afghanistan and to U.S. strategic objectives in the struggle against terrorism. President Bush's visit [...]
2006-02-24 11:44:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PTER PREF EAID AF PK
06KATHMANDU348PACOM ADMIRAL FALLON DISCUSSES NEPAL WITH HUMAN
[...] (C) During a meeting with PACOM Commander Admiral Fallon on February 2, human rights activists highlighted the distance between the King and the Parties and called for a consensus on a way forward, while noting the dangers of a Maoist takeover. They agreed that the King should reach out to th [...]
2006-02-06 12:53:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL NP
06KATHMANDU349PACOM ADMIRAL FALLON DISCUSSES NEPAL WITH HOME AND
[...] (C) In his meetings with the Foreign and Home Ministers on February 1, visiting PACOM Commander Admiral Fallon called for the King to begin reconciliation with the political parties. Foreign Minister Pandey assured the Admiral that Nepal was "ready to go to any extent" to improve relations wi [...]
2006-02-06 12:55:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL NP
06KHARTOUM1628GNU ON BRUSSELS CONFERENCE AND U.S.-SUDAN
[...] (C) Summary: GNU officials Presidential Advisor Ismail and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Al-Wassila expressed the Government's interest in improving the U.S.-Sudan bilateral relationship, and in taking advantage of the July 18 AMIS donor's conference in Brussels to hold discussions with A [...]
2006-07-11 16:25:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO PGOV US AU UN SU
06KUALALUMPUR2089SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we welcome your visit to Malaysia for the Ninth Chiefs of Defense Conference, November 13-15. Malaysian-American relations rest on a range of common interests and have improved in the three years since Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi's took the helm. This moderate Muslim-m [...]
2006-11-08 08:21:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS OVIP PREL PTER MY
06KUALALUMPUR2119PM A/S HILLEN URGES GREATER SECURITY COOPERATION,
[...] (C) PM Assistant Secretary Dr. John Hillen encouraged greater bilateral and regional security during November 8 meetings with senior Malaysian officials in the Foreign Affairs and Defense ministries. He acknowledged Malaysia's strong support for UNSCR 1718 and discussed non-proliferation conc [...]
2006-11-16 02:20:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR PGOV MY
06KUALALUMPUR2120TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER (TFCO) FOR
[...] (SBU) David Shear, Deputy Chief of Mission, is Embassy Kuala Lumpur's Terrorist Finance Coordination Officer (TCFO). In this capacity, he takes the lead on action against terrorist financing, which is coordinated through monthly law enforcement/Visas Viper committee meetings. Elaine Jones, [...]
2006-11-16 04:27:00Embassy Kuala LumpurUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER KTFN KVPR EFIN ETTC PREL MY
06KUWAIT1675REGIONAL CT STRATEGY FOR IRAQ AND ITS NEIGHBORS:
[...] (S REL AUS UK) Summary: Chiefs of Mission from Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria conferred via video conference on April 26 to follow up on Regional Strategy Initiative (RSI) proposals first formulated at a March 7-8 counterterrorism (CT) strategy session in Kuwait (Ref A) to counter foreign [...]
2006-05-11 03:36:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPTER PREL PGOV IZ KU SY JO TU SA
06KUWAIT1980SCENESETTER FOR JUNE 2-3 VISIT TO KUWAIT OF NEA
[...] (SBU) Welcome to Kuwait. Your June 2-3 visit follows the recent productive visits of other Department principals -- Under Secretary Joseph, Assistant Secretary Hillen, Counselor Zelikow, and Assistant Secretary Wayne. You will meet with Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Post [...]
2006-05-30 11:55:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV KU
06KUWAIT3938AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES TRAINING, FORCE PROTECTION,
[...] (C) Summary: Deputy KNG Chief Shaykh Mishal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah told Ambassador October 1 that President Bush had made a strong impression on the Amir, and that the Kuwaitis felt "like family" during the visit. He said he is pleased with progress the KNG has made under a training contract wit [...]
2006-10-02 14:17:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KU AA
06KUWAIT407KUWAIT: 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED
[...] (U) Note on classification: Kuwait's extensive support for U.S. and Coalition troops in the country is sensitive both domestically and in the region. While all of the figures in the unclassified and the sensitive but unclassified sections of this report are from unclassified SIPDIS source [...]
2006-02-06 14:13:00Embassy KuwaitSECRETPREL MCAP MOPS KU
06LAGOS297NIGERIA: HOSTAGE-TAKING, SITREP #11
[...] (C) Chief Edwin Clark, a member of the Delta State negotiating committee, told Econoff more medicine was dispatched for the hostages on Saturday. ------------------- Negotiations Update ------------------- 2. (C) Clark and other sources around Warri told Econoff some of the hostages [...]
2006-02-27 16:21:00Consulate LagosSECRET//NOFORNEPET PGOV ASEC PTER KHLS PINR ETRD CASC NI
06LAGOS726DEA VISIT TO GUINEA BISSAU
[...] (C) DEA CA Sam Gaye visited Guinea-Bissau, May 18-19, 2006. The purpose of the visit was to meet Bissau-Guinean counter-narcotics officials to discuss trafficking trends, share intelligence, and provide the Judicial Police (PJ) with drug test kits. The PJ pleaded for more resources. The A [...]
2006-05-30 11:54:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR PTER ASEC NI PU NARCOTICS
06LAPAZ1211MILITARY EQUIPMENT: WHAT'S MINE IS MINE, WHAT'S
[...] (C) Summary: In a GOB-requested May 2 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister of Defense Walker San Miguel and Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca attempted to set conditions for the return of counter-terrorism unit U.S. equipment to MilGroup custody. The Ambassador reminded both ministers that [...]
2006-05-08 11:28:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV PREL BL
06LAPAZ615FIRESTORM OVER EMBASSY CUTTING SUPPORT FOR
[...] (C) Summary: In response to our ending support for a specialized Bolivian military counter-terrorism (CT) unit, President Evo Morales publicly blasted the U.S. for interfering in Bolivia's internal affairs. The decision to sever ties with the outfit was taken after the GOB appointed as comman [...]
2006-03-07 21:40:00Embassy La PazSECRETPGOV PREL PTER PINS PARM BL
06LAPAZ644MORALES TO FOCUS ON ECONOMIC ISSUES WITH SECRETARY
[...] (C) Summary: In a March 8 meeting, President Evo Morales told the Ambassador he would raise Bolivia's threatened soy markets, the extension of U.S. trade preferences and the Millennium Challenge Account in his discussion with Secretary Rice in Chile. The Ambassador said the Secretary would l [...]
2006-03-09 21:12:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EPET EINV ELAB PMAR BL
06LAPAZ938BOLIVIA: A CONCILIATORY MORALES RETRACTS
[...] (C) During a private dinner President Evo Morales and Vice President Garcia Linera hosted for the Ambassador, DCM and the Embassy's declared intelligence chief late April 1, Morales backtracked on accusations of U.S. involvement in recent hotel bombings in La Paz, denied targeting the judici [...]
2006-04-03 21:17:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR SNAR BL
06LIMA3487HUMALA FORMALLY CHARGED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
[...] (SBU) Summary: Former presidential candidate Ollanta Humala was formally charged with human rights violations, and prohibited from leaving the country. While Humala has claimed the accusations are politicized, human rights representatives say they are credible and likely to stick. Humala's le [...]
2006-09-01 21:29:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR PE
06LIMA847SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF SECRETARY OF STATE
[...] (C) Madam Secretary, Embassy Lima warmly welcomes your visit to Peru -- the first by a Secretary of State since Secretary Powell,s attendance at the OAS General Assembly SIPDIS here on the fateful September 11, 2001. Your visit provides an excellent opportunity to highlight for Peruvians, a [...]
2006-03-03 18:11:00Embassy LimaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV ETRD SNAR PE
06LISBON2861PORTUGAL: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] As requested reftel, the following text comprises Embassy Lisbon's Country Report on Terrorism. Despite assistance from Washington offices, our offices were unable to access the Intellipedia option to submit this report. 2. Begin text: Portugal supports international efforts to combat te [...]
2006-12-19 15:01:00Embassy LisbonUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC PREL PO
06LJUBLJANA14SLOVENIA: POL-MIL OUTLOOK FOR 2006
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In 2006, a new leadership team will consolidate its power within the Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) will continue the process of transformation to meet NATO's standards and prepare for the challenges of the future. Slovenia's defense and security [...]
2006-01-06 07:51:00Embassy LjubljanaCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PINR SI NATO
06LJUBLJANA272SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR ROBERT LOFTIS
[...] (SBU) Ambassador Loftis: We welcome your visit to Slovenia to hold bilateral Pol-Mil talks. These talks will provide an excellent opportunity to: - Thank Slovenia for its robust contributions to ongoing NATO operations such as NTM-I, ISAF, and KFOR, as well as the completed Hurricane Katrin [...]
2006-05-05 05:05:00Embassy LjubljanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS NATO PGOV PREL PTER SI
06MADRID2657SPAIN: UPDATE ON KEY TERRORISM-RELATED CASES
[...] (C) Summary: In advance of the October 24 visit to Madrid of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez, Post presents a brief update on several of the most important pending or recently completed terrorism or criminal cases in the Spanish judicial system. Spain has made great strides in disrupting terro [...]
2006-10-20 12:58:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PTER SP
06MANAMA138BAHRAIN: 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In contrast with its size, Bahrain makes an invaluable contribution to U.S. security objectives in the Gulf region by hosting and providing support to the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/Fifth Fleet and the Naval Support Activity. In 2004 Bahrain was an important coalition partn [...]
2006-01-30 14:37:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MCAP PREL BA ECTRD BILAT
06MANAMA1753SCENESETTER FOR U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND COMMANDER
[...] (S) General Abizaid, we warmly welcome your October 11-12 visit to Bahrain. Your Bahraini interlocutors remain concerned about heightened tensions with Iran and will want to hear your views on U.S. plans to contain Iran, with specific reference to Iran's nuclear ambitions. The GOB is suspic [...]
2006-10-05 13:27:00Embassy ManamaSECRETMARR MOPS PREL PTER ASEC BA REGION BILAT
06MANAMA1782SCENESETTER FOR OCTOBER 18-19 VISIT OF THE GULF
[...] (C) We warmly welcome the October 18-19 visit to Bahrain of the interagency Gulf Security Dialogue delegation led by PM Assistant Secretary Hillen and DOD Assistant Secretary for International Security Rodman. Your trip follows on the heels of the October 11 visit of CENTCOM Commander General [...]
2006-10-12 14:24:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MOPS MASS BA IR REGION BILAT
06MANAMA1806DEFENSE MINISTER AND GENERAL ABIZAID DISCUSS
[...] (C) CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid October 11 met with Defense Minister GEN Shaikh Khalifa and discussed Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, bilateral military cooperation, and counter-terrorism. Shaikh Khalifa said that Iran's behavior in the region is growing worse and Iran's nuclear program must [...]
2006-10-19 10:15:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS MASS BA IR IZ REGION BILAT
06MANAMA1827SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY HUGHES' OCTOBER
[...] (C) We warmly welcome your October 31-November 1 visit to Bahrain. Your trip comes at an important moment in promotion of the freedom agenda in Bahrain, with parliamentary and municipal elections to be held November 25 and December 2. Of the 221 candidates standing for election to parliament, [...]
2006-10-22 15:24:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL SCUL PGOV OEXC KMPI BA POL REFORM
06MANAMA22INTERIOR MINISTER DISCUSSES SECURITY ISSUES WITH
[...] (C) Begin Summary: Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid praised the strong historic relationship between the governments of Bahrain and the United States during his December 20 meeting with NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Walsh. Senior MOI officials provided a comprehensive brief discussing t [...]
2006-01-04 14:19:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALASEC BA MARR PREL BILAT CTR OFFICIALS
06MANAMA530SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY JOSEPH'S APRIL 8
[...] (C) We warmly welcome Under Secretary Joseph's April 8 visit to Bahrain. The visit comes during a period of high-level bilateral engagement, which the Bahrainis seek and appreciate. In the past six weeks, Commerce Secretary Gutierrez and State Department Counselor Zelikow came to Bahrain (R [...]
2006-03-29 14:22:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL PARM PTER BA BILAT CTR OFFICIALS
06MANAMA824CENTRAL COMMAND GENERAL ABIZAID'S MAY 8 MEETING
[...] (S) Centcom Commander General Abizaid met with King Hamad May 8 and discussed the May 6 GCC Consultative Meeting in Riyadh, the Iranian threat, placement of a regional counter-terrorism center in Bahrain, Iraq, and the upcoming parliamentary elections. The King said the GCC Secretary General [...]
2006-05-09 14:52:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MOPS ASEC PTER BA IR IZ REGION
06MANAMA873SCENESETTER FOR U.S.-BAHRAIN MILITARY CONSULTATIVE
[...] (SBU) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Long, we warmly welcome you and the U.S. Delegation to the 13th Annual U.S.-Bahrain Military Consultative Committee (MCC) 23-24 May. We have requested meetings with the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Bahrain [...]
2006-05-18 14:08:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL PGOV MARR MOPS ASEC BA REGION BILAT
06MANAMA898INTERAGENCY DELEGATION DISCUSSES GULF SECURITY
[...] (C) An interagency delegation led by Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Henry and Assistant Secretary of State Hillen met with MFA Assistant Under Secretary Shaikh Abdul Aziz May 14 and discussed the Gulf Security Dialogue, Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),the Iranian challen [...]
2006-05-23 09:09:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL PARM MARR MASS KDEM KMPI BA IR REGION
06MANAMA899INTERAGENCY DELEGATION DISCUSSES GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE WITH CROWN PRINCE SALMAN
[...] (C) An interagency delegation led by Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Henry and Assistant Secretary of State Hillen met with Crown Prince Salman May 14 and discussed the Gulf Security Dialogue, the threat posed by Iran, direct contacts between the U.S. and Iran, a declaratory secur [...]
2006-05-23 09:09:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR MASS KDEM KMPI BA REGION IR
06MANILA190PHILIPPINES: COUNTERTERRORISM ASSISTANCE (PART 2)
[...] (C) Summary. The Philippines faces multiple terrorist threats. The US Mission in Manila coordinates a robust interagency program of counterterrorism training and technical assistance, and hopes further to expand such efforts in FY 2006-2008, if additional funds are available. As part 2 of a [...]
2006-01-13 09:57:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ECON PGOV KCRM KTFN RP
06MANILA2136AMBASSADOR'S MAY 18 MEETING WITH NATIONAL SECURITY
[...] (S) The Ambassador, accompanied by the DCM and Regional Affairs Chief, visited National Security Advisor Norberto "Bert" Gonzales on May 18. Gonzales said he had useful side meetings with his Saudi counterpart during President Arroyo's May 7-10 visit to Saudi Arabia. He asked Saudi National [...]
2006-05-19 08:56:00Embassy ManilaSECRETPGOV PTER PHUM PREL SA RP
06MANILA3549 USG TEAM ARRIVES TO ASSESS PHILIPPINE OIL SPILL
[...] A USG oil spill response team arrived in the Philippines on August 23 to help the government assess the damage from the oil spilled by tanker "Solar I" in the Guimaras Strait and to plan remediation efforts. The team met with the Embassy's ad hoc oil spill working group, the Department of Fore [...]
2006-08-24 11:29:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EWWT TPHY EAID SOCI RP
06MANILA364DISCREPANCIES IN OFFICIAL CASUALTY FIGURES
[...] (S/NF) Summary: A total of 2,838 persons were killed in calendar year 2005 during encounters between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and insurgents/terrorists. The majority (2,268) of these casualties were AFP soldiers (458) and NPA members (1,810),according to AFP statistics rece [...]
2006-01-26 08:08:00Embassy ManilaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV MOPS PINS PTER PREL PHUM RP
06MANILA4150 REGIONAL MARITIME SECURITY 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SOUTH AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Chiefs of Mission from Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Colombo fully support the regional maritime security proposal to be submitted by U.S Pacific Command (PACOM) under the FY07 authority granted by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2006. The proposal -- th [...]
2006-10-01 23:57:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PINS PREL PBTS SNAR MASS MARR TH CE ID MY RP
06MANILA4151 REGIONAL MARITIME SECURITY 1206 PROPOSAL FOR SOUTH AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Chiefs of Mission from Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Colombo fully support the regional maritime security proposal to be submitted by U.S Pacific Command (PACOM) under the FY07 authority granted by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2006. The proposal -- th [...]
2006-10-01 23:57:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PINS PREL PBTS SNAR MASS MARR TH CE ID MY RP
06MANILA4396BOLSTERING THE CT FIGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES:
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Philippines is the easternmost front line of the Global War on Terrorism. It faces multiple threats, ranging from the al-Qaida-linked Jemaah Islamiyah to the local terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group and Rajah Solaiman Movement. Quick-disbursing 1206, 1207, and 1208 funds that pr [...]
2006-10-18 03:43:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER MARR MOPS MCAP PREL RP
06MANILA4742SIX AMBASSADORS PITCH IN FOR MINDANAO PEACE AND
[...] (U) In a unique effort to demonstrate international support for peace and development, Ambassador Kristie Kenney led a group of five Ambassadors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom in a visit to the conflict-affected Mindanao provinces of Zamboanga and Basilan. [...]
2006-11-17 09:17:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MOPS MCAP EAID EFIN PGOV RP
06MANILA4802ADVANCING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT PEACE PROCESS
[...] (C) Summary. In a wide-ranging 90 minute meeting with nine senior members of the MILF Central Committee at their headquarters, DCM described USG comprehensive support for the Mindanao peace process and commitment to assist former combatants in the event of a peace agreement. Central Commit [...]
2006-11-22 09:26:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS MY RP
06MANILA4805ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILLEN SEES FIRST-HAND HOW THE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On a November 11 trip to Jolo Island in the Sulu Archipelago, Political-Military Affairs Assistant Secretary Hillen witnessed the transformational programs SIPDIS underway with collaboration among the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the U.S. Joint Special Operations Task Fo [...]
2006-11-22 10:10:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL RP
06MANILA995SITREP 23: PRESIDENT ARROYO LIFTS STATE OF
[...] (U) Summary: In a TV address given at 1130 hrs (local) on March 3, President Arroyo announced that she was lifting the State of National Emergency imposed on February 24, effective immediately. Mission prepared the statement in para 5 in response to media queries. This is the final sitrep [...]
2006-03-03 08:16:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIEDPINS ASEC RP
06MEXICO6085PRESIDENT FOX'S NATIONAL SECURITY LEGACY
[...] (SBU) This is the first in a series of four cables assessing the key accomplishments of President Vicente Fox Quesada during his six years in office, including the expansion of bilateral cooperation that helped Mexico advance in areas of greatest interest to the USG. It focuses on progress ma [...]
2006-10-25 17:05:00Embassy MexicoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV KCRM SNAR PTER SMIG MX
06MINSK232EUR DAS KRAMER MEETS ANALYSTS, CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (C) Summary: Visiting EUR DAS David Kramer met with political analysts, civil society leaders, and students on February 24 to discuss the upcoming presidential elections and the accompanying GOB harassment. Analysts noted Russia,s change in policy from previous campaigns to support President [...]
2006-03-07 09:26:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL
06MINSK266EUR DAS Kramer Meets Analysts, Civil Society
[...] (C) Summary: Visiting EUR DAS David Kramer met with political analysts, civil society leaders, and students on February 24 to discuss the upcoming presidential elections and the accompanying GOB harassment. Analysts noted Russia's change in policy from previous campaigns to support President [...]
2006-03-14 13:40:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL BO
06MOSCOW3115NEW COUNTERTERRORISM MEASURES CREATE "VERTICAL OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On March 6 President Putin signed a bill "On Counteracting Terrorism" that had hastily moved through the Duma and Federation Council in the preceding days. Passed on its first reading in December 2004 (reftel) after the Beslan tragedy, the bill was then shelved because of several [...]
2006-03-28 10:31:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL PTER RS
06MOSCOW5645CHECHNYA: THE ONCE AND FUTURE WAR
[...] (C) Introduction: Chechnya has been less in the glare of constant international attention in recent years. However, the Chechnya conflict remains unresolved, and the suffering of the Chechen people and the threat of instability throughout the region remain. This message reinterprets the history of [...]
2006-05-30 09:27:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MOPS RS
06MOSCOW7863GEORGIA-RUSSIA: PUTIN-SAAKASHVILI MEETING OFF, LEAVING LITTLE CLARITY AND MUCH SUSPICION
[...] (C) Georgian President Saakashvili will not meet President Putin in Moscow at the July 21-22 informal CIS Summit. Both sides agreed to announce they would set up a special meeting in the near future. In a bid to improve the atmosphere Georgian DFM Antadze, meeting with Russian DFM Denisov July 19, [...]
2006-07-21 14:40:00Embassy MoscowSECRETPREL MARR MOPS GG RS
06MOSCOW8427AFTER BASAYEV
[...] (C) Shamil Basayev leaves behind questions about the future direction of Chechnya, the future direction of the North Caucasus, and future prospects for terrorism, extremism, and militant Jihadism in the region. With no unifying enemy, the leadership of Chechnya is beginning to show rifts. M [...]
2006-08-08 07:44:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR MOPS PINR PTER RS
06MOSUL53NINEWA PRT RULE OF LAW: NINEWA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
[...] (C) Rule of law is the foundation of an effective criminal justice system that empowers governments to provide security and stability. Using this concept, the PRT Rule of Law Team is working with local officials on the establishment of the Ninewa Criminal Justice Committee (NCJC). The NCJC a [...]
2006-05-25 12:20:00REO MosulCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PINT PGOV PHUM IZ MARR KCRM
06MUMBAI1253HOW SOUTHERN CHHATTISGARH BECAME INDIA'S HUB OF NAXALITE
[...] (C) Southern Chhattisgarh has become the epicenter of Naxalite violence in India, with 214 insurgent-related casualties to date in 2006 and every indication that numbers will continue to rise. There are several causes for this escalating crisis. After the state was established in late 2000, [...]
2006-07-05 11:42:00Consulate MumbaiCONFIDENTIALPTER PINR PHUM PGOV ASEC CASC IN
06MUSCAT1222005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED
[...] (SBU) ECONOMIC/POLITICAL FACTORS: There have been no major policy changes since the 2004 report (ref B). Oman remains a stalwart ally in the global war on terrorism and key Arab proponent of regional stability, including USG stabilization efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Long-standing milita [...]
2006-01-31 06:48:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL MCAP MASS MARR MU
06MUSCAT1600SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL JOHN P.
[...] (S) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in the Global War on Terrorism, but prefers to maintain a low profile and is reluctant to deploy its forces in support of OIF or OEF. Our continued engagement with the Omani security forces cont [...]
2006-11-15 14:11:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
06MUSCAT603MFA REAFFIRMS PSI INTEREST, TAKING IRAN SERIOUSLY
[...] (U) This is an action request for T, ISN - please see para 6. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Clarifying FM Bin Alawi's April 9 conversation with visiting U/S Robert Joseph, the MFA's Chief of International Organizations on April 16 reiterated to the Ambassador Oman's interest in parti [...]
2006-04-16 12:07:00Embassy MuscatCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC IR MU
06NAIROBI258KENYA GETS A NEW INTELLIGENCE CHIEF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: President Kibaki's January 16 removal of Brigadier (ret.) Boinett as head of Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NSIS) removes the USG's main ally in the counter-terror struggle and one of the few remaining true professionals at the highest level of the Kenyan Government. Boin [...]
2006-01-19 11:28:00Embassy NairobiSECRETPINS PREL PTER KE
06NAIROBI401COAST PROVINCE PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER ADVOCATES
[...] (C) Summary: Kenya's coastline and ports present critical vulnerabilities to terrorist infiltration and attack, as well as smuggling of goods and persons. December 13-16, an Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) Assessment Team and Embassy officials met senior provincial-level representatives from [...]
2006-01-30 04:00:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV EWWT ASEC KE
06NAIROBI799KIUNGA: A BORDER TOWN WITHOUT A BORDER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The impoverished hamlet of Kiunga is where Kenya ends -- and Somalia and the Indian Ocean begin. Security, especially cross-border banditry by Somalis, is the prime concern of local officials. USG-provided assistance is designed to enhance security, border controls and maritime [...]
2006-02-23 09:53:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC MARR PGOV PREL PINS KISL KE
06NEWDELHI161D/NSA SUPPORTS INTEL SHARING ON TERRORISM; SAYS
[...] (C) Summary: In a January 9 meeting with the DCM (other topics reported Septel),Deputy NSA Vijay Nambiar pledged to seek the NSA's approval for greater intelligence sharing on terrorism threats within India, particularly as the upswing in USG official visits and US investment increases the p [...]
2006-01-09 13:53:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL PGOV EFIN OVIP PINR ASEC ENRG MNUC
06NEWDELHI2587SCENESETTER FOR APRIL 19 US-INDIA CT JOINT WORKING
[...] (C) Summary: The US-India counterterrorism dialogue reflects our shared values and encompasses the range of CT issues in South Asia. New Delhi focuses on combating jihadi terrorism launched from Pakistan, which complicates USG efforts to engage Delhi in a more vibrant intelligence dialogue without [...]
2006-04-18 07:08:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER PGOV PINR PREL PINS MASS KJUS KTIA TBIO
06NEWDELHI3611EMBASSY AND MEA HOLD PRODUCTIVE, FOCUSED CTJWG
[...] (U) This is an Action Request for SCA and S/CT. Please see Para 17. 2. (C) Summary: The DCM and key Embassy interlocutors on counterterrorism issues (see Paras 21-22) on May 19 reviewed with MEA Additional Secretary (International Organizations) KC Singh action items that emerged from the April 19 [...]
2006-05-24 10:28:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPTER EFIN TBIO PREL PINS SCUL KCIP ASEC EAIR
06NEWDELHI4667STAGED ENCOUNTERS A BLEMISH ON INDIAN CT, LAW
[...] (SBU) Summary: A review of Indian media would suggest that police, military and paramilitary officers have become expert at intercepting terrorists and at killing them in self-defense. Scratch the surface, however, and what lies underneath is an "encounter killing" -- an extrajudicial execut [...]
2006-07-03 13:27:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL PHUM KCRM IN
06NEWDELHI803UNPRECEDENTED INDIA VISIT BY SAUDI KING BOOSTS
[...] (C) Summary: MEA Joint Secretary Sanjay Singh told PolCouns and Poloff on February 2 that Saudi King Abdullah's January 25-28 New Delhi visit - the first in 50 years by a Saudi monarch - was a great success, and far broader in scope than was reported in the media. The visit highlighted energy [...]
2006-02-03 14:18:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EPET ETTC PTER UNGA IN SA PK IR IS
06NEWDELHI8387INDIAN COUNTERTERRORISM EXPERTS URGE GREATER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: "Stay the course in Afghanistan," urged Indian counterterrorism experts in Dec. 7 meetings with visiting S/CT Deputy Director Virginia Palmer. Describing a need for the Karzai government to extend its writ beyond Kabul, for a national identity to improve morale, and for greater unity f [...]
2006-12-18 06:11:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV PTER MOPS KISL PK AF IN
06NIAMEY1023NIGER: CONSOLIDATING PEACE IN THE AIR AND AZAWAK
[...] SUMMARY. MORE THAN 11 YEARS AFTER THE SIGNING OF PEACE ACCORDS, FORMER MEMBERS OF VARIOUS TUAREG RESISTANCE FRONTS HAVE BEGUN TO RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY HAVE BEEN PROMISED. ON SEPTEMBER 8, IN A HALF-DAY CEREMONY IN AGADEZ, THE FIRST CHECKS WERE HANDED TO THE HEADS OF 25 COOPERATIVE GROUPS. [...]
2006-09-12 12:19:00Embassy NiameyUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL EAID EAGR SOCI SENV NG
06NIAMEY1074NIGER: REQUESTS FROM ALL CORNERS FOR MORE U.S.
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-22 16:01:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI MARR EAID ASEC NG
06NIAMEY1101NIGER: REQUESTS FROM ALL CORNERS FOR MORE U.S.
[...] (C) Summary. Dialogue with Government of Niger (GON) officials (President, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers),magistrates/judges, high commissioners, military commanders/police, both First Ladies (Pres. Tandja has two wives),regional leaders, parliamentarians, journalists, educators, women [...]
2006-09-28 16:11:00Embassy NiameyCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI MARR EAID ASEC KPAO NG
06NICOSIA1885CYPRUS: 2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Per Reftel request, Post submits in para 2 below Part I (Drugs and Chemical Control) of the 2006-2007 INCSR. The report is based on an update of last year's published version. 2. BEGIN TEXT Cyprus Cyprus has been divided since the Turkish military intervention of 1974, following a c [...]
2006-11-03 15:27:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CY
06OSLO617BELLINGER TAKES ON NORWEGIAN CRITICS
[...] (C) Summary. On May 9, Legal Adviser John Bellinger presented U.S. policy on detainees to Deputy Foreign Minister Johansen, parliamentarians, human rights NGOs, Norway's leading foreign policy think tank, Norwegian legal scholars, and in several media interviews. Johansen repeated Norway's v [...]
2006-05-11 16:01:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALICRC PHUM PREF PREL NO KPAS KJUS
06OSLO618BELLINGER TAKES ON NORWEGIAN CRITICS
[...] (C) Summary. On May 9, Legal Adviser John Bellinger presented U.S. policy on detainees to Deputy Foreign Minister Johansen, parliamentarians, human rights NGOs, Norway's leading foreign policy think tank, Norwegian legal scholars, and in several media interviews. Johansen repeated Norway's v [...]
2006-05-11 16:01:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALICRC PHUM PREF PREL NO KPAS KJUS
06PANAMA2451PANAMA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Panama continues to be a strong partner with the United States in the global war on terrorism. The Panama Canal is the country's most important economic asset. Any act of terrorism that closes off the Canal could severely impact Panama's economy, the United States, and other [...]
2006-12-29 18:49:00Embassy PanamaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KPAO KHLS PM
06PARIS3269MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Bush Immigration Policy
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-17 13:45:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4117MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Guantanamo Afghan Violence
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-16 10:28:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS413MEDIA REACTION REPORT - GWOT - Bin Laden Video
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-23 11:03:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4415MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Situation in Occupied Territories
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-27 10:43:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS4521MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Middle East - Hamas - Israeli
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-30 11:15:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5555MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - U.S. Stance - GWOT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-18 08:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS5595MEDIA REACTION REPORT - Lebanon - Cease-Fire Violation -
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-21 10:11:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR FR
06PARIS6177FRANCE/DJIBOUTI: AMBASSADOR SYMINGTON'S PARIS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: GOF officials at the MFA, President's office, and MOD were uniformly supportive of close and cooperative U.S.-France policies on Djibouti during their September 7-8 meetings with U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti W. Stuart Symington. They welcomed U.S. engagement in Djibouti, despit [...]
2006-09-14 13:32:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON EAID MARR PINS ER ET SO DJ FR
06PARIS715EMBASSY PARIS SUBMISSION TO THE 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMON DEFENSE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-03 07:04:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDFR MARR MCAP PREL
06PARIS718EMBASSY PARIS SUBMISSION TO THE 2005/2006 REPORT
[...] (U) Summary: This telegram constitutes Embassy Paris's country submission for the 2005/2006 Report to Congress on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense (requested Ref A). We report on developments that took place during calendar years 2004 and 2005 and offer cost sharing information fo [...]
2006-02-03 10:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MCAP FR
06PARIS719EMBASSY PARIS SUBMISSION TO THE 2005/2006 REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-03 10:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MCAP FR
06PARIS720EMBASSY PARIS SUBMISSION TO THE 2005/2006 REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-03 10:20:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR MCAP FR
06PARIS7666U/S OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY EDELMAN'S CONSULTATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Senior French officials agreed with U/S of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman that significant progress had been made at the NATO Riga Summit. The GOF highlighted its recent decision to do more in Afghanistan by ensuring that its Tajikistan-based planes continue to support ISAF and [...]
2006-12-05 08:47:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL MARR ECPS NATO AF FR
06PARIS7699DOD U/S FOR POLICY EDELMAN'S PARIS CONSULTATIONS:
[...] (C) Summary: Senior French officials agreed with U/S of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman that significant progress had been made on Afghanistan at the NATO Riga Summit. The GOF highlighted its recent decisions to ensure that its Tajikistan-based planes continue to support ISAF and OEF through [...]
2006-12-07 11:54:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL MARR ECPS NATO MNUC AF FR
06PARIS7884FRANCE: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] In 2006, France continued to pursue aggressive counterterrorism measures, including the dismantling of terror networks on its territory, notably those assisting in the recruitment or financing of terrorists to Iraq. French terrorism officials remained on high alert since the London subway bom [...]
2006-12-21 15:29:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPTER FR ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR KPAO
06PESHAWAR67A DEBATE ON WAZIRISTAN SECURITY: FRONTIER CORPS VS. PAKISTAN
[...] (C) Two of the Northwest Frontier Province's (NWFP) most experienced journalists covering the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) maintain growing security problems (see reftel) are hampering GOP counter-terrorism efforts in North and South Waziristan. These problems are spilling over [...]
2006-02-13 11:35:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KISL PK PTER EAID SNAR KDEM AF
06PESHAWAR68NEW ROLE FOR TRIBAL COUNCILS?: FINDING A VOICE FOR ECONOMIC
[...] (C) In response to the deteriorating security situation in North Waziristan (Ref A),11th Corps Commander Hamid Khan has prodded the Political Agent there to work closely with that agency's council on new development projects. Since their establishment in late 2004, agency councils had been [...]
2006-02-13 11:59:00Consulate PeshawarCONFIDENTIALPGOV KDEM EAID PREL ECON MOPS KISL PK
06PHNOMPENH2209 CAMBODIA: 2006 Country Report on Terrorism
[...] (U) Cambodia's ability to investigate potential terrorist activities is limited by a lack of training and resources. An absence of comprehensive domestic legislation to combat terrorism also hinders the ability to arrest and prosecute terrorists. However, Cambodia's political leadership demo [...]
2006-12-21 01:19:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER ASEC PREL CB
06PHNOMPENH818U.K., AUSTRALIA HOST COUNTER-TERRORISM CONFERENCE
[...] (U) The U.K. and Australian governments sponsored a seminar on counter-terrorism for Cambodian government (RGC) officials April 27-28. Intended to exchange information on strategies, arrangements and capabilities for meeting the terrorist threat in Cambodia, the seminar received high-level s [...]
2006-05-02 09:47:00Embassy Phnom PenhUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL CB
06PORTOFSPAIN1123THE DELAWARE/T&T PARTNERSHIP: TRANSFORMATIONAL DIPLOMACY IN
[...] SUMMARY: Delaware Governor Ruth Minner's recent visit to T&T under the auspices of DOD's State Partnership Program was extraordinarily successful. The Delaware/T&T partnership should serve as a model not only for expanding military to military relationships but for effecting transformational [...]
2006-09-22 20:49:00Embassy Port Of SpainUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV MARR PINR TD
06PORTOFSPAIN1344MANNING AND CHERTOFF: CLOSER COLLABORATION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: T&T Prime Minister Manning hosted DHS Secretary Chertoff for a bilateral meeting on October 26, SIPDIS prior to a multilateral meeting with CARICOM representatives (reported septel). In the meeting, Manning assured Secretary Chertoff on Cricket World Cup security preparations [...]
2006-11-22 17:58:00Embassy Port Of SpainCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER EAID XL TD
06QUITO2991WAY FORWARD WITH THE CORREA GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) Summary: President-elect Correa's initial statements appear to signal openness to dialogue and some moderation of his early campaign rhetoric, although areas of potential tension clearly remain. The new Congress will be composed of mainly new faces, with a dramatically different party ma [...]
2006-12-11 22:19:00Embassy QuitoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EC
06RANGOON290MANDALAY: DIPLOMATIC VIEWS
[...] (C) Summary: During an Embassy "Outreach Week in Mandalay" (ref A),the Charge called on the Indian and Chinese Consuls General to exchange views on local political and economic developments. Despite the close relationship that China and India enjoy with the Burmese regime, both Consuls need [...]
2006-03-03 06:55:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON ETRD BM CM IN
06RIYADH2146SAUDI LEADERS UPBEAT ON U.S.-SAUDI MILITARY
[...] (S) Summary and Comment: During separate meetings on March 22 with visiting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, Saudi leaders spoke favorably of the U.S.-Saudi military relationship. King Abdullah, although deeply unhappy about Iraq and the issue of helicopter support fo [...]
2006-03-29 14:32:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETMARR MASS MOPS MCAP PREL PTER SA
06SANAA167BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN: MOD CHIEF OF STAFF
[...] (C) Summary. During a January 18 meeting with OMC Chief, MG Mohammed Ali Al-Qassimi, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces, expressed his appreciation to the USG for granting him access to Bethesda Naval Hospital (ref A). Qassimi, who returned to Yemen in December after six months of cancer t [...]
2006-01-30 03:42:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS YM COUNTER TERRORISM
06SANAA296YEMENIS DISCUSS AL QAEDA ESCAPEES: GOVERNMENT SOAP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Post contacts, media outlets and websites are thus far treating the February 3 Al-Qaeda jailbreak as less of a national emergency and more as another peculiar power struggle within the ROYG. Contacts universally dismiss the ROYG's claim that the prisoners dug a tunnel and escape [...]
2006-02-08 03:27:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV YM COUNTER TERRORISM DOMESTIC POLITICS
06SANAA323WATANI BANK CASE UNEARTHS PERVASIVE CORRUPTION
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Central Bank announced its plan to liquidate Watani Bank. The decision is being appealed, but there appears to be little hope of rescuing the failed financial institution. Watani's Amcit General Manager, Dr. Hamdani, and seven others are being tried in Yemen's Specialized P [...]
2006-02-11 10:20:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALECPS EINV PGOV KMPI CASC YM ECON COM
06SANSALVADOR1899REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requires Department review of human rights records of XXXXXXXXXXXX, 27SEP1959, Cojutepeque, El Salvador, Male. XXXXXXXXXXXX currently serves at the Engineer Command Group. 3. Post has reviewed available human ri [...]
2006-07-31 19:52:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANSALVADOR2128REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING OF SALVADORAN
[...] This cable contains an action request. Please see Paragraph 2. 2. Post requests Department review of human rights records of Salvadoran candidates for participation in the Legal Aspects on Counter Terrorism scheduled to take place at the Salvadoran Foundation for Health and Human Develp [...]
2006-08-29 18:43:00Embassy San SalvadorUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PHUM PINR ES
06SANTIAGO11SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MCCONNELL
[...] Summary: You arrive in Santiago three days before the presidential run-off election on January 15. This election pits the top two vote-getters from the December 11 first round election: center-left Concertacion coalition's Michelle Bachelet and the center-right National Renewal Party's Sebast [...]
2006-01-03 17:53:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV CI
06SANTIAGO823CHILE: REQUEST FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S.
[...] This is an action request. See paragraph 2 and 3. 2. (U) Action request: Embassy requests the Department assist in conducting a Leahy Amendment Human Rights review, as well as a general name check of the following Chilean military unit and/or candidates who have been nominated for train [...]
2006-04-19 14:58:00Embassy SantiagoUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS PREL PHUM CI
06SANTODOMINGO238DOMINICANS ORGANIZING PRE-OAS-ASSEMBLY
[...] (C) Dominican Foreign Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso told the Ambassador and visitng WHA Deputy Assistant Secretary Patrick Duddy on January 12 that the Dominicans are SIPDIS hoping to organize a summit meeting of U.S.-friendly presidents on May 28-29, the week before the OAS General Asse [...]
2006-01-23 11:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL OPDC DR OAS HA
06SANTODOMINGO3321STAFFDEL MEACHAM: U.S. ASSISTANCE AND DOMINICAN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Carl Meacham and Bernard Toon, Senior Professional Staff Members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, traveled to the Dominican Republic October 13-14. The visit's primary focus was Operation Enduring Friendship, a U.S. assistance program funded by Section 1206 resource [...]
2006-10-23 21:00:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYDR PGOV PREL OVIP
06SANTODOMINGO919DOMINICAN PRESIDENT LEONEL FERNANDEZ'S INVITATION
[...] (C) I consider that the invitation to a Central American/Caribbean summit on May 31 hosted by President Leonel Fernandez offers the President the opportunity of a high profile event that will strongly support regional democracy and free trade, just before the General Assembly of the Organizat [...]
2006-03-14 15:07:00Embassy Santo DomingoSECRETDR ECON EFIN PGOV PREL
06SEOUL3858IRAQ DEPUTY COORDINATOR STEPHENSON VISIT TO SEOUL:
[...] (C) A U.S. delegation headed by Barbara Stephenson, Deputy Coordinator for Iraq (S/I),visited Seoul November 2-3 to express appreciation for the important role South Korea has played in Iraq, discuss plans for troops, and thank the ROKG for its willingness to lead a Regional Reconstruction T [...]
2006-11-08 09:02:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALMARR PARM PREL IZ KS
06SKOPJE105MACEDONIA & NATO MEMBERSHIP: DEFENSE REFORMS ON
[...] (C/REL NATO) SUMMARY: Macedonia is in its 7th MAP cycle and has made significant progress in meeting its defense reform goals, but still falls short in terms of meeting political and economic MAP criteria. To be considered a strong candidate for NATO membership by mid-2007, with a view to rece [...]
2006-02-02 07:14:00Embassy SkopjeCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL MARR MASS MK
06SOFIA647BULGARIA'S MOST POPULAR POLITICIAN: GREAT HOPES,
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Sofia Mayor and former Interior Ministry General Boiko Borisov has stormed onto the national political scene in recent weeks, founding a new movement that has quickly become the most popular political force in the country. Borisov has denied rumors that he will be a candidate [...]
2006-05-09 10:04:00Embassy SofiaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR MARR ASEC KCOR KCRM BU
06SUVA323CODEL HYDE'S VISIT TO FIJI, AUGUST 15-17
[...] (SBU) Visiting House International Relations Committee Chairman Henry Hyde congratulated Fiji's Minister of Foreign Affairs Tavola on Fiji's recent national elections, testimony to the strong democratic institutions Fiji has developed. The Minister hoped that Fiji will be considered for Mill [...]
2006-08-17 00:51:00Embassy SuvaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL MARR EAID ETRD CVIS FJ TN
06SUVA56NEW ZEALAND FOREIGN MINISTER PETERS' VISIT TO FIJI
[...] (C) Summary. According to New Zealand's High Commissioner to Fiji, the visit of Foreign Minister Winston Peters met all of New Zealand's objectives. Peters delivered messages about the importance of democracy and the rule of law and the need for positive civil-military relations. Both PM [...]
2006-02-15 02:15:00Embassy SuvaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR FJ NZ CH
06TALLINN768ESTONIA LEADS THE WAY: MILITARY TRANSFORMATION
[...] (C) Summary. Over the last several years, Estonia has made significant strides towards modernizing its military and meeting its NATO requirements. Since 2001, Estonia has increased its defense spending 13 percent annually. The GOE has contributed forces to priority international operations a [...]
2006-08-24 08:30:00Embassy TallinnCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS NATO PGOV PREL EN
06TELAVIV1083JCG: ISRAEL NSC'S 2/23 SESSION WITH S/CT AMB.
[...] (C) On February 23, S/CT Coordinator Henry Crumpton was hosted by National Security Adviser Giora Eiland at Israel's NSC in Ramat HaSharon. (NOTE: The February 22 meeting of the U.S.-Israel Joint Counterterrorism Group is covered in reftel. END NOTE.) A panel discussion involving experts from Israe [...]
2006-03-17 14:47:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PINR PINS ASEC IS COUNTERTERRORISM ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS GOI EXTERNAL
06TELAVIV149ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. U.S.-Israel Relations ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- All media continued to highlight PM Sharon's physical condition. The Jerusalem Post and Yediot quoted Dr. Yoram Weiss, one of his anesthesiologists, as saying in a briefi [...]
2006-01-11 12:55:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR MEDIA REACTION REPORT
06TELAVIV2019KUPPERWASSER'S FINAL ASSESSMENT OF HAMAS
[...] (S) In a May 2 meeting at the NSC, BGen Yossi Kupperwasser told Under Secretary (U/S) of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) Stuart Levey that if the Palestinian people turn away from Hamas, they would probably not turn towards Fatah unless Fatah undergoes a significant [...]
2006-05-24 12:39:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPTER KTFN EFIN PREL IS KPAL
06TELAVIV2020KUPPERWASSER'S FINAL ASSESSMENT: HAMAS'S FOUR
[...] (S) In a May 2 meeting at the NSC, BGen Yossi Kupperwasser told Under Secretary (U/S) of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) Stuart Levey that if the Palestinian people turn away from Hamas, they would probably not turn towards Fatah unless Fatah undergoes a significant [...]
2006-05-24 12:39:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPTER KTFN EFIN PREL IS KPAL
06TELAVIV2272ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Somalia ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Major media reported that at 10 Downing Street on Monday, British PM Tony Blair refrained from endorsing PM Ehud Olmert's plan for a unilateral withdrawal, although he recognized that t [...]
2006-06-13 13:59:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR SETTLEMENTS
06TELAVIV3220CODEL MILLER HEARS VIEWS ON WAR FROM ISRAELI MFA
[...] (C) On August 9, Israeli MFA Deputy Director General Yoram Ben Zeev hosted CODEL Miller to lunch in the Israeli Arab town of Abu Ghosh, using the opportunity to convey GOI views on the ongoing war against Hizballah, and stressing that Arabs and Israelis can live side-by-side in peace and harmo [...]
2006-08-15 12:13:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL OVIP ASEC MOPS MASS PTER LE IS
06TELAVIV4047ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Iran 2. Mideast ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- On Sunday, The Jerusalem Post reported that Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter will leave on Sunday for an official visit to the US, during which he will meet with top law enforcement o [...]
2006-10-16 10:27:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDIS KMDR
06TELAVIV92SCENESETTER FOR JANUARY 11, 2006 JOINT POL-MIL
[...] (C) The Joint Pol-Mil Group (JPMG) meeting will be taking place at a time when Israel's domestic political situation is in flux and recent progress on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has stalled. PM Sharon suffered a significant brain hemorrhage on January 4, and is now in critical condition, [...]
2006-01-06 16:41:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PINR PGOV PTER MASS OTRA PARM ISRAEL RELATIONS MILITARY GOI EXTERNAL INTERNAL ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS
06THEHAGUE1431CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): WRAP-UP FOR
[...] (U) In preparation for Executive Council 46 and beyond, del continued to work with other delegations to build support for the U.S. extension request draft decision. After initial discussions with allies, del offered general points on the elements of the extension request, and the fact that th [...]
2006-06-27 12:53:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CWC
06THEHAGUE2133COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
[...] Country clearance is granted for John P. Hoffman, Patricia Ann Garcia and Richard B. Stump from the National Nuclear Security Administration's Office of Defense Programs, DOE, to travel to the Netherlands from October 10-14, 2006 to represent the Department of Energy and the NNSA with attenda [...]
2006-09-29 09:47:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDENGR OTRA NL
06THEHAGUE2199COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR U.S. ATTORNEY
[...] Post warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and delegation consisting of Michael Aaron Beck, Special Assistant to the Attorney General; Matthew Wilhelm Friedrich, Counselor to the Attorney General; D. Kyle Sampson, Chief of Staff to the Attorne [...]
2006-10-10 12:13:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA NL
06THEHAGUE2282NETHERLANDS/SCENESETTER: FOREIGN MINISTER BOT'S
[...] (C) Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot's upcoming visit to Washington DC comes just one month before national elections. It therefore provides an excellent opportunity to move some difficult issues forward in a way that helps ensure that the next Dutch government, whatever its configuration, co [...]
2006-10-20 11:53:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PGOV PHUM NL
06THEHAGUE847COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR NATIONAL NUCLEAR
[...] Country clearance is granted for the April 19-20, 2006 visit to the Netherlands of NNSA official Perry John Adams to be the Department of Energy representative in inspecting NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum Atomal Holdings in the Netherlans. 2. Embassy understands that no assistan [...]
2006-04-18 09:21:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDENRG TRGY KSCA OTRA NL
06TOKYO1268 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 03/09/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-09 08:14:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO1577JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 03/27/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-27 01:02:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO1598JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 03/28/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-03-28 00:48:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO2311 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 04/27/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-27 22:56:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO2322JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/28/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-28 04:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO3025JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 06/02/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-02 01:12:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO4217JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 07/28/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-28 02:01:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO4725JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08//06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-18 01:33:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO4762JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/21/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-21 01:56:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO4948JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 08/30/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-30 01:12:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO6174JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 10/24/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-24 01:06:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06TOKYO7130 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 12/26/06
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-26 08:10:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
06USUNNEWYORK1609WAR ON TERRORISM - THE SECURITY COUNCIL'S ROLE -
[...] Summary: UN efforts to counter terrorism have increased significantly since September 11, 2001. Pre-9/11 focus on negotiating conventions in the General Assembly has shifted to more robust and aggressive counter-terrorism measures mandated by the Security Council. Although the General Asse [...]
2006-08-22 22:16:00USUN New YorkUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER UNGA UNSC KTFN
06VATICAN248HOLY SEE: MUSLIM ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, following is Embassy Vatican's Muslim Engagement Strategy. Deputy Chief of Mission Chris Sandrolini will be post's minority-engagement officer. 2. (SBU) Begin text: The Holy See is in effect the central government of the Catholic Church. Its head of state, Pope Benedic [...]
2006-12-01 17:20:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKISL KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL SCUL SOCI VT
06VIENNA1227SCENESETTER FOR THE MAY 3-5 VISIT BY THE ATTORNEY
[...] (U) The Austrians are looking forward to your attendance, and that of Deputy Secretary Jackson, at the May 3-5 JHA Ministerials. These meetings constitute one of the more significant events of the six-month Austrian Presidency of the European Council. 2. (SBU) Austrian-U.S. relations hav [...]
2006-04-28 15:10:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEUN PREL PTER AU
06VIENNA2740AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 13, 2006
[...] Bartenstein and Westenthaler came across as "buddy-buddy" in the debate, ORF online news comments. The coalition partners were "at pains to emphasize their joint successes of the past six years and to stress common goals, such as preventing a SPOe-Greens coalition government" after the October [...]
2006-09-14 07:53:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO AU OPRC
06VIENNA3584AUSTRIA: 2006 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] Per reftel, Post is submitting the 2006 Country Report on Terrorism for Austria. Embassy POC for this report is Economic-Political Officer Dayna R. Robison, office phone: 43-1-31339-2196 and email: RobisonDR(at sign)state.gov. Post emailed the updated Intellipedia version of this report to [...]
2006-12-20 13:07:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC KCRM KPAO KHLS AEMR EFIN AU
06VIENNA746SCENESETTER FOR CODEL VOINOVICH'S VISIT TO VIENNA,
[...] (SBU) Austrian-U.S. relations have a solid basis in the common values of democracy and civil rights, and Austria's international activities contribute to our shared vision of a world of peace, freedom, democracy and prosperity. Austria holds the rotating Presidency of the EU Council for the [...]
2006-03-10 14:30:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV AU
06VILNIUS103 LITHUANIA: 2005/2006 ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
[...] The following is the response for Lithuania for the 2005 and 2006 Report on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense. Unless otherwise stated, average exchange rate used throughout the report is: 1 USD = 2.775 Lita. ------------------ General Assessment ------------------ 2. (U) L [...]
2006-02-02 08:28:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP PREL LH
06VILNIUS45 LITHUANIA: 2005/2006 ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
[...] The following is the response for Lithuania for the 2005 and 2006 Report on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense. Unless otherwise stated, average exchange rate used throughout the report is: 1 USD = 2.775 Lita. ------------------ General Assessment ------------------ 2. (U) L [...]
2006-01-30 09:32:00Embassy VilniusUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP PREL LH
06WARSAW1646JAROSLAW KACZYNSKI TAKES CHARGE
[...] (C) SUMMARY. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Speaking non-stop for an hour and forty minutes without break, and only rarely looking at his notes, PM Jaroslaw Kaczynski delivered on August 4 an impressive tour d'horizon of Polish government policies, making clear that he is solidly in charge of the gov [...]
2006-08-09 07:10:00Embassy WarsawCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR MARR PL
06WELLINGTON155CDR CENTCOM VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND
[...] (C) Summary: General Abizaid's February 23-25 visit to New Zealand came one month after Admiral Fallon's visit amid high media interest in the bilateral relationship. The General met with Prime Minister Clark, Defense Minister Goff and Foreign Minister Winston Peters, as well as with Chief of [...]
2006-02-28 01:37:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC NZ
06WELLINGTON157EAP/ANP DIRECTOR KRAWITZ'S FEBRUARY MEETINGS IN
[...] (C) Summary: Discussions during ANP Director Krawitz's February 8-11 visit to New Zealand addressed PRC activities in the Pacific, Pacific Island issues, regional stability, counter-terrorism, Antarctica, U.S.-New Zealand relations, bilateral military ties, and launch of a new U.S.-New Zealan [...]
2006-02-28 04:06:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NZ
06WELLINGTON167FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS U.S. SHOULD RECOGNIZE NZ'S
[...] (C) Summary: According to Foreign Minister Winston Peters, his recent public observation that the United States should appreciate New Zealand's contributions in the South Pacific was not meant to be a criticism. Peters assures us that he was calling for both sides to recognize the positive [...]
2006-03-02 02:56:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV NZ
06WELLINGTON284A/S HILL'S MEETINGS WITH NEW ZEALAND OFFICIALS
[...] (C) Summary: During his March 19-20 visit to Wellington and Auckland, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher R. Hill met with GNZ officials from foreign affairs, defense, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. All agreed that the United States and N [...]
2006-04-13 02:58:00Embassy WellingtonSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV XB NZ
06WELLINGTON732EAP/ANP DIRECTOR MCGANN'S MEETINGS WITH GNZ:
[...] (C) Summary: During September 13 meetings in Wellington, GNZ officials told EAP/ANP Director Steven McGann that PM Clark and NZ Ministers support greater US-NZ cooperation. McGann and his counterparts agreed that meetings over the coming months between both sides' leaders and senior officials [...]
2006-09-19 01:26:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR ETRD NZ US
06ZAGREB281CROATIA SCENE SETTER FOR AMBASSADOR NULAND AND THE
[...] SUMMARY: The last few months have brought a string of good news for Croatia and the government of Prime Minister Ivo Sanader. With EU accession negotiations opened on October 4 and fugitive general Ante Gotovina arrested in Spain on December 7, Croatia has now cleared major political obstacle [...]
2006-03-02 15:30:00Embassy ZagrebUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OREP PGOV MARR HR
07ABUDHABI1161U.S.-UAE GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE AND JOINT MILITARY
[...] (S) Summary: Since the May 2007 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD),and earlier meetings of the Joint Military Committee (JMC) working groups and Air and Missile Defense working group, we have seen progress in our bilateral mil-to-mil and security relationship in the areas of defense cooperation and [...]
2007-07-12 09:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR AE
07ABUDHABI1595IRAQ AND IRAN KEY TOPICS IN MBZ MEETING WITH
[...] (S) Summary: In a lengthy September 17 conversation, Admiral William J. Fallon, USCENTCOM Commander, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces discussed the Iraq security situation and the necessity for Government of Iraq [...]
2007-09-25 05:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR IR IZ LE AE
07ABUDHABI229SLOW MOVEMENT ON NATIONAL-LEVEL CRISIS MANAGEMENT
[...] (C) During a February 8 call on Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Ambassador inquired about the UAE's national crisis management system -- the planning for which began in early 2005 but which has not seen any progress other than the establishment of a National Security Council [...]
2007-02-12 13:08:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KCIP ASEC AE
07ABUDHABI473TREASURY U/S LEVEY DISCUSSES UNSCR SANCTIONS ON
[...] (S) Summary. On March 6, 2007 Treasury U/S Stuart Levey met with UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser al-Suweidi to discuss financial measures against Iran including UNSCR 1737 and recent USG actions against Bank Sepah and Bank Saderat. U/S Levey expressed concern that increasing European [...]
2007-03-20 07:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL KTFN ECON PTER IR AE
07ABUDHABI702CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON APRIL 24 MEETING
[...] (S) Summary. On April 24 Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) hosted CENTCOM Commander Admiral William J. Fallon for an introductory lunch, in what was the Admiral's first visit to the UAE since assuming command [...]
2007-04-26 15:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PARM IZ IR AF PK SY LE IS AE
07ADDISABABA1309ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF USARCENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY. U.S. engagement with Ethiopia focuses on the objectives of bolstering democratic institutions and processes and the protection of human rights; enhancing regional security and fighting terrorism; and supporting economic reform and development, breaking the cycle of food insecurit [...]
2007-04-27 12:24:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV EAID MASS KDEM ET ER SO
07ADDISABABA1406ETHIOPIA: SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF USCENTCOM CDR
[...] (C) SUMMARY. U.S. engagement with Ethiopia focuses on the objectives of bolstering democratic institutions and processes and the protection of human rights; enhancing regional security and fighting terrorism; and supporting economic reform and development, breaking the cycle of food insecurit [...]
2007-05-08 15:20:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV EAID MASS KDEM ET ER SO
07ADDISABABA18ETHIOPIA: PM MELES REPORTS TO PARLIAMENT ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: PM Meles told the Ethiopian Parliament Jan. 2 that Ethiopian military forces, along with TFG and Puntland militias, had defeated and dispersed Council of Islamic Courts (CIC) extremists. He highlighted the warm welcome and full cooperation Ethiopian forces had received from So [...]
2007-01-04 07:09:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMOPS PREL PGOV PTER SO ET
07ADDISABABA2597ETHIOPIA: PRIME MINISTER MELES FLUSTERED ON THE
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. Prime Minister Meles expressed to the Ambassador and ORA chief on August 18 his frustration over international criticism of Ethiopian operations in the Ogaden. Defensive in tone, the Prime Minister said the counterinsurgency operation against the Ogadeni National Liberation F [...]
2007-08-21 09:41:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PINS PREL MOPS ET
07ADDISABABA2825Codel Jackson-Lee Advocates Agricultural Technology and
[...] Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee advocated for U.S. Technology as well as the need for Ethiopia to adopt land reform and liberalization of the fertilizer and seed markets to help Ethiopia's farmers enhance agricultural yields during a very cordial meeting with Prime Minister Meles on August 31. [...]
2007-09-18 06:12:00Embassy Addis AbabaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAGR PHUM ET SO
07ADDISABABA312A/S FRAZER MEETING WITH UGANDAN PRESIDENT MUSEVENI
[...] (C) SUMMARY. President Museveni confirmed that he had appointed a force commander to lead Ugandan peace-keeping troops who were ready to deploy to Somalia as soon as February 1, immediately after obtaining parliamentary approval. Their mission would be to support Somalia's Transitional Feder [...]
2007-02-01 16:18:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS KPKO KISL UG SO SU CD AU
07ADDISABABA3365THE OGADEN: INSURGENCY AND COUNTER-INSURGENCY
[...] (S) Apparent support from the Government of Eritrea and elements within Somalia to the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has moderately improved the tactical capabilities and increased the activities of the largely ineffective nationalist movement in Ethiopia's Ogaden area since early 20 [...]
2007-11-20 14:33:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRETPHUM MOPS PGOV PTER ET SO
07ADDISABABA40SOMALIA: PM MELES AFFIRMS NEED FOR ETHIOPIAN
[...] (S) SUMMARY. In a 90-minute meeting on January 4 with A/S Frazer, Prime Minister Meles said that Ethiopia sought to withdraw its forces from Somalia as soon as possible, as their prolonged presence would only serve to make them a target of possible terrorist attacks from remaining CIC fighter [...]
2007-01-08 09:11:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRETPREL PTER PGOV MOPS KPKO ET SO XA
07ADDISABABA68SOMALILAND PRESIDENT HIGHLIGHTS COUNTER-TERRORISM
[...] (S) SUMMARY. In a January 9 meeting with Ambassador, Somaliland President Dahir Rayale Kahin appealed for international recognition and support, highlighting Somaliland's political progress and its commitment to democracy and regional stability. Kahin, accompanied by Finance Minister Hussein [...]
2007-01-09 16:15:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRETPREL PBTS PINR PTER SO ET DJ XA
07ADDISABABA87ETHIOPIAN FM HAILS COOPERATION, BUT SEEKS LOWER
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a January 11 meeting with Ambassador, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin expressed appreciation for U.S. military cooperation and U.S. political support of its intervention in Somalia, saying that Somalia was "a common challenge" that could not be addressed unilaterally. [...]
2007-01-11 14:53:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS EAID ET SO KE ER
07ADDISABABA89ETHIOPIAN FM HAILS COOPERATION, BUT SEEKS LOWER
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a January 11 meeting with Ambassador, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin expressed appreciation for U.S. military cooperation and U.S. political support of its intervention in Somalia, saying that Somalia was "a common challenge" that could not be addressed unilaterally. [...]
2007-01-12 09:08:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS EAID ET SO KE ER
07ALGIERS1468ALGERIAN GOVERNMENT SCORE SHORT TERM VICTORY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Algerian press buzzed the past two days with news of the death of key AQIM emir Sofiane Fassila, proclaiming Fassila's killing at the hands of the security services as a major government victory against terrorism. Fassila was the commander of the most active and organized AQIM [...]
2007-10-10 11:19:00Embassy AlgiersCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC AG
07ALGIERS1806AN AILING AND FRAGILE ALGERIAN REGIME DRIFTS INTO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Recent discussions with former government officials, long-term opposition leaders and journalists paint a picture of an Algerian regime that is fragile in ways it has not been before, plagued by a lack of vision, unprecedented levels of corruption and rumblings of division within [...]
2007-12-19 12:06:00Embassy AlgiersSECRETPINS PGOV AG
07AMMAN1031JORDAN'S SECURITY SERVICES
[...] (C) The security services, made up of the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF),the Public Security Directorate (PSD),and the General Intelligence Directorate (GID),together constitute a vital and solid pillar of the Hashemite monarchy. The security services, along with the tribes (Ref E and [...]
2007-03-07 13:31:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPGOV MARR MASS PINR SNAR KPAL JO
07AMMAN551GOJ TO REQUEST SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE
[...] (C) Summary: Increasingly concerned by violence in the Palestinian areas and in Iraq, and by prospects that both conflicts could further destabilize the region, senior Jordanian officials have told Ambassador that the GOJ will soon ask the U.S. for supplemental military and economic assistan [...]
2007-02-07 07:05:00Embassy AmmanSECRETPREL MASS EAID JO
07ANKARA1179IS THE PKK CEASEFIRE ABOUT TO END?
[...] (S/NF) Summary: There is increasing speculation that the PKK's unilateral ceasefire, which it declared in October 2006 and has somewhat observed, may end as soon as May 18. Even after declaring the ceasefire -- on jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan's instructions -- the PKK publicly warned that it [...]
2007-05-16 15:39:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNPTER MOPS PREL PGOV TU IZ
07ANKARA142TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, December 2006
[...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its bi-monthly meeting on December 28. Internal developments affecting Turkey's national security and the PKK terrorist organization topped the agenda. Recent developments in Iraq and the Iraq Study Group's report were discussed and Turkey's relat [...]
2007-01-24 15:44:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL AJ KG GR YI TS PK IS TU
07ANKARA1509FIRST US-TURKEY MIL-MIL COMBINED PLANNING
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the initial bilateral US/Turkey Combined Planning Committee (CPC) meeting, hosted by the US European Command J-5 on May 22-24 in Stuttgart, US and Turkish action officers exchanged views and developed proposals on a full range of military-to-military cooperation. Separate [...]
2007-06-14 05:09:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR MOPS MASS TU
07ANKARA1620TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, May 2007
[...] The 8th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF - the biennial Turkish defense fair) was held on May 22-25 in Ankara. 494 companies (333 foreign and 161 Turkish firms) from 48 countries participated in the fair, including 42 American companies. Many high level officials from different count [...]
2007-06-25 13:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL GG MK BK AF GR EG AJ QA BA SA LE
07ANKARA1971POST SUPPORTS 1206 FUNDING FOR USAREUR PROPOSAL
[...] (S) Embassy Ankara supports USAREUR G2/EUCOM J2 Section 1206 proposal for training of tactical HUMINT operators. This training will enable Turkey to deploy tactical HUMINT forces in support of stability and counter-terrorism operations with the same level of collective training as US soldiers [...]
2007-08-01 12:22:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR MCAP PTER TU
07ANKARA1977WELCOME CONGRESSMAN SHAYS: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit to Turkey comes as the recently elected parliament prepares to approve a new government and elect the country's next president. Terrorism and Iraq remain key issues, and the return of pro-Kurdish representatives to parliament after 14 years may offer a chance for i [...]
2007-08-01 17:06:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS PREL PTER ECON ENRG OREP AM IZ TU
07ANKARA2168ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-08-21 12:28:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
07ANKARA2439ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-01 13:27:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
07ANKARA2500TURKEY: WEEKEND AMBUSH BRINGS TEMPERATURE TO
[...] (C) Summary: A PKK ambush October 7 killed 13 Turkish soldiers in southeastern Sirnak province,the biggest single loss the military has incurred in years and the latest in a string of terrorist incidents. A series of high level meetings, including a PM-President-CHOD meeting, and the counter [...]
2007-10-09 11:55:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV ASEC PREL TU IZ
07ANKARA2517TURKS DETERMINED TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT ARMENIAN
[...] (U) Summary: Initial GOT reaction to the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) October 10 decision to send Resolution 106 - the Armenian genocide resolution (AGR) - to the House floor reflects disappointment and anger, as well as appreciation for US Administration efforts and determination t [...]
2007-10-11 10:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ASEC PREL PTER MOPS TU US AM
07ANKARA2524TURKEY: MANAGING PUBLIC OPINION ON ARMENIAN
[...] (C) Summary: With the capital emptied out for the end-of-Ramadan holiday, PM Erdogan and others in the GOT are carefully managing public opinion on the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) passage of the Armenian genocide resolution (AGR) and declining to detail retaliatory measures the GOT [...]
2007-10-12 10:42:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC TU US AM IZ
07ANKARA253GENERAL BUYUKANIT'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY
[...] (C) Yasar Buyukanit ascended to the top of Turkey,s military just six months ago in September 2006. His actions since then have positioned him as one of the most dominant players in this political scene. He has spoken out aggressively in public fora about Turkey,s foreign policy, its domesti [...]
2007-02-06 15:40:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR IR IZ TU
07ANKARA2776ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-15 14:34:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
07ANKARA2826ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-26 14:29:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
07ANKARA2935TURKEY: GOT FLOATS A TRIAL BALLOON ON GENERAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PM Erdogan sent up a trial balloon December 9 on the possibility of issuing some form of amnesty to PKK members. As the GOT and military continue to work closely with us to implement the November 5 understanding, they want to keep the pressure on both the PKK in northern Iraq and [...]
2007-12-11 13:44:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL TU IZ
07ANKARA325SUCCESS STORY - AFGHAN-TURKISH COUNTERNAROCTICS TRAINING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Post organized an INL-funded, DEA-run counternarcotics training program for Afghan and Turkish counternarcotics supervisory agents in Ankara January 29-February 2. The course advanced multiple USG goals at very modest cost: bringing together Afghan and Turkish officials to enha [...]
2007-02-15 13:11:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR EAID KPAO TU
07ANKARA383SCENESETTER FOR CENTRAL ASIA CONSULTATIONS IN
[...] (C) Introduction: The U.S.-Turkey bilateral relationship is in a critical phase as the government grapples with continued PKK terrorist attacks from northern Iraq, fears that Iraq's instability will spread beyond its borders, the aftermath of the Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink murder, [...]
2007-02-22 14:46:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU
07ANKARA406TURKISH FM GUL REAFFIRMS IMPORTANCE OF BILATERAL
[...] SUMMARY: Turkish FM Gul told a congressional delegation that the US/Turkey relationship has weathered many storms but that a US congressional Armenian genocide resolution threatens to undermine cooperation on our shared goals for Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, NATO and more. US failure in Iraq will [...]
2007-02-26 10:21:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MARR MOPS TU IZ AR
07ANKARA548SPECIAL ENVOY FOR COUNTERING THE PKK RALSTON
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Turkey will review U.S. suggestions for deliverables on the PKK, GOT Special Envoy Baser told U.S. Special Envoy Ralston March 8. Turkey remains concerned that the PKK maintains a potentially intimidating presence in the Makhmour refugee camp, but will proceed with negotiations [...]
2007-03-12 09:33:00Embassy AnkaraSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PREF PGOV TU IZ
07ANKARA581TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, February 2007
[...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its bi-monthly meeting on February 23. Internal developments affecting Turkey's national security and the PKK terrorist organization topped the agenda. Recent developments in Iraq were discussed and the importance of territorial integrity and poli [...]
2007-03-14 10:25:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL ET AJ AL JO AF TU
07ANKARA632TURKEY SUPPORTS U.S. NATO GOALS
[...] (C) Summary: Turkish officials told USNATO PermRep Nuland that Turkey will maintain its commitments in Afghanistan and expand Wardak PRT operations, but would not commit to sending additional helicopters. Amb. Nuland praised Turkish contributions to ISAF while urging the Turks to do more and [...]
2007-03-20 10:59:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO OVIP TU
07ANKARA863MARE NOSTRUM? BLACK SEA MARITIME SECURITY AND
[...] (C) Turkey seeks to maintain its leadership role in Black Sea maritime security but remains frustrated that not all six littoral countries are enthusiastic followers. Ankara complains of Romanian foot-dragging as the GOT seeks to add anti-WMD and anti-terrorism capabilities to BLACKSEAFOR. An [...]
2007-04-13 05:10:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS GG RO RS UP BU TU
07ASHGABAT564SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND
[...] (C) Executive Summary. Your first visit to Turkmenistan helps continue the ongoing, bilateral dialogue on security issues, while reinforcing the progress made by the United States since December 2006 in "turning a new page" in its overall relationship with Turkmenistan. Although the new pre [...]
2007-06-06 11:44:00Embassy AshgabatSECRET//NOFORNMCAP RS AF IR TX
07ASHGABAT662CENTCOM ADMIRAL FALLON'S VISIT RECEIVES BROAD COVERAGE ON
[...] (U) Media coverage of U.S. CENTCOM Commander Admiral William Fallon's June 20 meeting with Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov fell into two distinct trends, with international sources focusing on American competition with Russia for gas resources while state media concentrated [...]
2007-07-05 13:05:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PINR PREL PGOV TX US AF
07ASHGABAT734SUSTAINED MEDIA COVERAGE IN JUNE; GREATER ACCURACY IN STATE
[...] (SBU) State media gave thorough, positive coverage on all high-level U.S. visits, but as usual ignored smaller programs or events. International media drew heavily from Turkmenistan state media sources for their own reporting in June, but provided different interpretations of the same informa [...]
2007-07-24 11:51:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PINR ENRG TX
07ASTANA2718KAZAKHSTAN: CONFUSION SURROUNDS TREASON INVESTIGATION OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: On August 24, Committee for National Security (KNB) agents raided the headquarters of the Grace Presbyterian Church in Karaganda, a Grace Church in Ust Kamenogorsk, and several church-owned private homes in Karaganda, seizing documents and computers and questioning church officia [...]
2007-09-28 10:15:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM KZ
07ASTANA653 EXBS: KAZAKHSTAN ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORTING CABLE
[...] EXBS Advisor Mike Seguin departs post on March 15, due to receipt of military orders to Active Duty. Embassy welcomes on board TDY EXBS Advisor Larry Adkins assigned to post from March 7 to April 26, 2007, as the first of a series of temporary advisors who will manage the office until a [...]
2007-03-14 00:53:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP KZ
07ASTANA741KAZAKHSTAN: "OPERATION RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM" NETS BAPTISTS,
[...] (U) Summary: From February 12-21, law enforcement services in the Northern Kazakhstan Oblast conducted a preventative sweep entitled "Operation Religious Extremism," purportedly as part of a CIS-wide program to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Authorities detained the leaders of eight Ch [...]
2007-03-26 00:49:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PGOV PREL KDEM KZ
07ASUNCION285PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR SOUTHCOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Staviridis, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist financing. You com [...]
2007-04-04 21:40:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION322SOUTHCOM COMMANDER VISITS PARAGUAY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Southcom Commander Admiral Stavridis visited Paraguay April 9 - 11, to meet and develop a relationship with his Paraguayan counterparts. MOD Gonzalez claimed he supported continued U.S.-Paraguayan military exchanges but asserted opposition leaders' were responsible for blocking [...]
2007-04-17 21:43:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PTER MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION338PARAGUAY SCENESETTER FOR WHA A/S THOMAS SHANNON
[...] (C) Assistant Secretary Shannon, Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes your visit as an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with Paraguay and promote U.S. interests focused on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal or [...]
2007-04-23 21:09:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KCRM SNAR PA
07ASUNCION435PARAGUAY POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UPDATE MAY 19-25,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: -- San Pedro; Concepcion Welcome Ambassador -- Paraguay free of Foot and Mouth Disease with vaccination -- IPR Customs Conference held in Asuncion -- Senate Annuls Land Grab -- SOCSOUTH Commander Visits Paraguay -- PolOff Tours Chaco SAN PEDRO; CONCEPCION WELCOME AMBASSADOR [...]
2007-05-25 20:03:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM PREL PA
07ASUNCION689SCENE-SETTER FOR LT. GEN. SEIP'S VISIT TO PARAGUAY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes Lt. Gen. Seip August 21-22. Your visit provides an opportunity to promote U.S. interests in strengthening democratic institutions, promoting sound economic policies and good governance, disrupting criminal organizations, and combating terrorist f [...]
2007-08-20 20:02:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MARR MASS SNAR PA
07ASUNCION994FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT
[...] (U) Paraguay is the third most corrupt country in the hemisphere after Haiti and Venezuela, and it has an antiquated and weak legislative framework. Regional Legal Advisor (RLA) Kevin Sundwall arrived in Asuncion in March 2007 and began working with committed Paraguayan counterparts to bring a [...]
2007-12-04 18:16:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ECON SNAR PGOV PA
07BAGHDAD1626DHI QAR SITREP: REPORT ON FIGHTING IN DHI QAR
[...] (U) This is a PRT Dhi Qar cable. 2. (C/REL AUS, UK, USA) Summary: This is the second situation report on fighting in Dhi Qar Province between the Jaish Al-Mahdi (JAM) Militia, the Iraqi Police (IP) and Iraqi Army (IA)(hereinafter referred to collectively as the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF)) [...]
2007-05-20 07:24:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPREL PGOV PINS IZ
07BAGHDAD1699ACTION REQUEST: U.S. WEAPONS RELEASE TO IRAQ
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 15. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: We request the release of U.S. sensors and weapons (described in para 3-5) to the Government of Iraq (GOI) for incorporation onboard Iraqi Air Force (IAF) aircraft to advance the GOI's counter-terrorism capability and sec [...]
2007-05-23 08:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMOPS MCAP PGOV PTER MARR PINS PNAT IZ
07BAGHDAD3075FALLUJAH,S VERSION OF THE ANBAR MODEL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The Iraqi Citizens Watch (ICW) and the Provincial Security Forces (PSF) have become the Fallujah area,s most visible sign of tribal buy-in on security matters. Although not originally conceived as a tribal outreach tool, field commanders quickly recognized its potential and cr [...]
2007-09-12 09:36:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL IZ
07BAGHDAD3221MUTHANNA SECURITY OFFICIALS BELIEVE IRANIAN HAND
[...] (U) This is a PRT Muthanna reporting cable. 2. (S/REL MNF-I) SUMMARY. A survey of leading security officials in the southern Iraqi province of Muthanna indicates widespread belief that Iran was behind the August 20 assassination of Governor al-Hassani. Quick Response Funds to reinforce [...]
2007-09-25 13:31:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETPINS PGOV PREL IR IZ
07BAGHDAD3679ACTION REQUEST: U.S. WEAPONS RELEASE TO IRAQ -
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 10. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Country Team requests the immediate release of ANV-20/20 NVD Infinity Focus System (NSN: 6625-01-431-8615) to the Government of Iraq. The system will be used by the Iraqi Air Force, the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Command [...]
2007-11-06 11:14:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINS PNAT PTER
07BAGHDAD3680ACTION REQUEST: U.S. WEAPONS RELEASE TO IRAQ -
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 10. 2. (SBU) SUMMARY: The Country Team requests the immediate release of AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) to the Government of Iraq. The system will be used by the Iraqi Air Force, the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Command and Coalition Forces t [...]
2007-11-06 11:15:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYIZ MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINS PNAT PTER
07BAGHDAD3772MALIKI PLANS GENERAL AMNESTY; BASRA PIC
[...] (S) SUMMARY: At the November 11 Ministerial Council on National Security (MCNS) meeting, PM Maliki stated his intention to proclaim a general amnesty; Ambassador Crocker responded that this was a bold move that the U.S. supported and could work with the GoI on the details. Maliki also pushed [...]
2007-11-16 04:04:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETIZ MARR MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL PTER
07BAGHDAD3915KRG OFFICIALS DISCUSS WITH DEPUTY SECRETARY LACK
[...] (C) In November 28-29 meetings with Deputy Secretary Negroponte, S/I Satterfield, Ambassador Charles Ries, and Senior Advisor David Pearce, KRG PM Barzani and VP Rasoul praised Iraq,s improved security while criticizing PM Maliki,s failing performance and cautioning that security gains could [...]
2007-12-02 17:13:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER EPET ENRG TU IZ
07BAGHDAD4175HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Iraqi Security Forces who have been nominated for training in the United States. Post has no derogatory information. [...]
2007-12-24 12:24:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
07BAGHDAD839ANBAR SALVATION COUNCIL FORMS NEW POLITICAL PARTY
[...] (U) This is a PRT Anbar cable. 2. SUMMARY. (C) The Anbar Salvation Council, formed to counter AQI in Ramadi, publicly announced the launching of its own political party: Iraqi Awakening Movement (IAM). This party was organized by Sheikh Sattar Abu Risha, who emphasized the IAM will have [...]
2007-03-09 14:19:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR IZ
07BAGHDAD864BAGHDAD HOSTS FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SINCE
[...] (C) Summary: Key U.S. and Iraqi objectives were fulfilled, albeit imperfectly, at the March 10 expanded neighbors' conference in Baghdad. All of Iraq's neighbors expressed their support for Iraq's security and stability and pledged cooperation; all attended at respectably senior levels; and [...]
2007-03-11 18:07:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ
07BAKU780 Embassy Baku Concurrence on FY08 Requests for Section
[...] (U) The Office of Defense Cooperation at US Embassy Baku, in conjunction with US European Command, has developed several requests for funding under section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act. The Chief of Mission strongly supports these requests as being significant proposed contr [...]
2007-06-25 04:12:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MASS MARR KTIA AJ
07BANGKOK1047THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj. Pitch JINDAWONG, Counter Terrorist Operations Center, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no credible [...]
2007-02-22 03:46:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK1048THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] This is an action request. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Maj.Gen. Songsak SAHASOMCHOKE, Counter Terrorist Operations Center, who has been selected to attend course(s) listed below. Embassy Bangkok possesses no [...]
2007-02-22 03:49:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK2498SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF BGEN JOHN TOOLAN
[...] (C) Summary. John, your visit to Thailand will allow you to assess the current political situation, get a sense of Thai-Burmese relations and attend portions of the Cobra Gold exercise. It will also allow you to underscore Washington's desire that Thailand maintain timetables for drafting a ne [...]
2007-05-03 09:27:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV MARR TH
07BANGKOK2643SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF USARPAC COMMANDER LTG
[...] (C) Summary. John, your visit to Thailand will allow you to attend portions of the Cobra Gold exercise and assess the current political situation. It will also allow you to underscore the United States Government's desire that Thailand maintain timetables for drafting a new constitution and h [...]
2007-05-11 02:19:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL MARR TH
07BANGKOK2644SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM J5 RADM MIKE
[...] (C) Summary. Mike, your visit to Thailand will allow you to assess the current political situation, represent PACOM interests in Thailand and attend portions of the Cobra Gold exercise. It will also allow you to underscore Washington's desire that Thailand maintain timetables for drafting a ne [...]
2007-05-11 02:20:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL MARR MASS TH
07BANGKOK3885SCENESETTER FOR SOCPAC COMMANDER CAMBRIA
[...] (C) Summary. GEN Cambria, your visit to Thailand will afford you a chance to see the importance of Thailand to our regional security interests. You will also have an opportunity to underscore the United States Government's desire that Thailand maintain timetables for voting on a new constitu [...]
2007-07-16 10:08:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER ASEC TH
07BANGKOK4108JUSMAG/THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG/THAI AND SOCPAC have requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, who have been selected to attend th [...]
2007-07-30 08:07:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
07BANGKOK4642SUPPORT FOR THAI PARTICIPATION IN CHOD
[...] (C) Summary. Embassy Bangkok Country Team supports an invitation from PACOM to Royal Thai Supreme Commander General Boonsrang Niumpradit for this year's PACOM-sponsored Chiefs of Defense conference. Not to invite General Boonsrang would be counterproductive given his long-standing support for [...]
2007-08-28 10:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PTER TH
07BANGKOK502VISIT TO THAILAND OF OSD ASIA PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR
[...] (C) Summary. During his meetings with Thai officials, OSD Asia Director Brigadier General Toolan provided Thai military and civilian officials with Washington's perspective on the September 19 coup, underscoring our desire that Thailand rescind martial law and maintain timetables for drafti [...]
2007-01-24 09:46:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM MARR PTER TH
07BEIJING5186MFA PROVIDES "TRANSPARENCY" ON SCO SUMMIT AND
[...] (C) Summary: MFA Officials called in the DCM to tell him the SCO Summit will cover economic development, counterterrorism (CT) and regional stability, with joint military exercises in Urumqi, China and Chelyabinsk, Russia to follow. The SCO heads of state, along with the Presidents of Afghani [...]
2007-08-08 10:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR ZK XD CH
07BEIJING619A/S SILVERBERG'S MEETINGS WITH FM LI, IO DG WU AND
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing told A/S Silverberg Beijing hopes U.S.-China cooperation on international organizations issues will continue in 2007, with the United States and China addressing problems arising in various hotspots based on a constructive, cooperative, win-win approach. FM L [...]
2007-01-26 10:35:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC CH IR KS KN SU
07BEIJING7364U.S.-CHINA POLICY PLANNING TALKS: AFRICA, ENERGY
[...] (C) During the U.S.-China Policy Planning dialogue in Beijing in November, MFA Director General for Policy Planning Ma Zhaoxu said the United States and China have common concerns on African development issues. He expressed hope for the region and noted the importance of China as a model and [...]
2007-12-05 12:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG ETRD EAID APEC SENV CH XA
07BEIRUT1660LEBANON: MINDEF MURR OUTLINES STRATEGIC VISION FOR
[...] (C) In an October 16 meeting with visiting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USDP) Edelman and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense (DASD) Kimmitt, a confident MinDef Murr SIPDIS outlined his views on Nahr al-Barid, border security operations, and his strategic vision for transformati [...]
2007-10-23 14:24:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPGOV PREL PTER PARM SY IS LE
07BOGOTA101SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF GENERAL PACE, CJCS
[...] (C) Post welcomes the January 18-20 visit of General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to Colombia. With U.S. assistance, Colombia is fighting a war on four fronts -- FARC, ELN, paramilitaries, and drug traffickers -- with a mix of political, military, and police measures. A [...]
2007-01-05 20:51:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR PHUM CO
07BOGOTA1088SCENESETTER FOR CODEL BAYH
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes CODEL Bayh to Colombia. President Alvaro Uribe was re-elected in May, 2006; he is the first president to be re-elected to a second, consecutive term in over 100 years. We expect close bilateral relations between the United States and Colombia to continue in his second ter [...]
2007-02-14 19:06:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOC ECON CO
07BOGOTA1400SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MCGOVERN
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes CODEL McGovern to Colombia. With U.S. help, President Uribe has made great strides in fighting drug trafficking and terrorism. In January, the GOC presented a Plan Colombia consolidation phase strategy, with a heightened emphasis on social development. USAID programs aim [...]
2007-02-28 21:12:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOC ECON CO
07BOGOTA1516SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF DEPUTY U.S. TRADE
[...] (SBU) Post welcomes DUSTR Veroneau to Colombia. With U.S. help, President Uribe has made great strides in fighting drug trafficking and terrorism. The economy is growing, the investment climate is strong, and there is both anticipation and nervousness over the fate of the U.S.-Colombia Trade [...]
2007-03-07 15:24:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON PREL CO
07BOGOTA8200SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF SENATE MAJORITY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-21 21:19:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ETRD ECON CO
07BRUSSELS392 Ambassador's Comments on Belgium and
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador has used a series of end-of-tour interviews with Belgium's print and electronic media to highlight the need for Belgium to make a greater contribution to the NATO effort in Afghanistan. His pointed comments have gained prominent attention, both as one of the lea [...]
2007-02-05 16:15:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BE AF
07CAIRO2280SCENESETTER FOR THE JULY 31 VISIT OF SECRETARIES
[...] (C) The Egyptians welcome the joint visit of the Secretaries of State and Defense as a clear signal of mutual SIPDIS recognition of shared strategic interests, despite recent highly publicized bilateral tensions. President Mubarak and ministers Aboul Gheit, Tantawi, and Soliman, expect the [...]
2007-07-24 17:01:00Embassy CairoSECRETECON EFIN KPAL MARR PGOV PREL SU EG IS IZ IR
07CAIRO258COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT ON RELEASE OF NIGHT VISION
[...] (C) Description: The USG has offered the GOE two excess defense article OSPREY Class Mine Hunter Craft under the Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005. The US Navy transferred these ships to the Egyptian Navy (EN) in January 2007. The following Night Vision Devices (NVDs) are routinely included [...]
2007-01-30 14:49:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS MCAP EG
07CAIRO3255EGYPT: COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT ON THE RELEASE OF
[...] (SBU) Description: In Ref A, the GOE requested price and availability data for sixty-six (66) replacements for Night Ranger Viewers and associated spare parts to support two (2) ex-Knox Class Frigates and four (4) ex-Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates. The Night Ranger Viewers were originally [...]
2007-11-14 14:18:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MASS MARR EG
07COLOMBO1618SRI LANKAN ARMY HOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINAR FOR
[...] Summary: The Sri Lankan Army organized on December 4-7 a three-day seminar on "Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, Disaster Response and Military Civilian Relations" for all of its battalion field commanders in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka (where fighting is heaviest [...]
2007-12-05 02:31:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR PTER PREL CE
07COLOMBO977SRI LANKA: INSTABILITY IN THE EAST MAKES FREE AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: After more than a year of fighting to rid the eastern province of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),the Government is making preparations to hold elections as a concrete sign that order has been restored. However, significant obstacles remain that could jeopardize th [...]
2007-07-13 11:05:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PHUM MOPS CE
07DAKAR508TRANS-SAHARAN COUNTERTERRORISM PARTNERSHIP (TSCTP)
[...] (C) The Trans-Saharan Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) Chiefs of Defense (CHODs) and the EUCOM Deputy Commander met in Dakar on February 6 and 7. There was general agreement that terrorism in North and West Africa is linked with organized crime, including illegal migration and traffickin [...]
2007-03-05 17:50:00Embassy DakarCONFIDENTIALPTER MARR ECON PHUM EAID MASS PREL SG
07DAMASCUS558IRRATIONAL EXUBERANCE OF REFERENDUM QUICKLY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: NOW THAT BASHAR'S IMPOSED RE-ELECTION IS A FAIT ACCOMPLI, THE REGIME HAS SENT FIRM SIGNALS THAT THE TIME FOR ALL THE HOOPLA AND LETTING OFF STEAM THAT IT ALLOWED DURING THE THREE-WEEK RUN-UP IS NOW FINISHED. LIFE IN SYRIA HAS RETURNED TO ITS CALMER, REPRESSIVE RHYTHMS. WHILE [...]
2007-06-07 14:54:00Embassy DamascusCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SY LE
07DAMASCUS598 Syria/Greece, Syria/Italy, Syria/Netherlands,
[...] Summary: Syrian papers on June 13 reported the visit to Damascus by Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Dora Bakoyannis and her meeting with President Asad on June 12 about bilateral relations and political developments in Iraq, the occupied territories and Lebanon. Bakoyannis praised Syria's [...]
2007-06-13 13:13:00Embassy DamascusUNCLASSIFIEDKMDR PREL KPAO OPRC SY
07DHAKA685BANGLADESH - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
[...] (C) Summary: The interim government formed following the January 11 declaration of the State of Emergency has pursued an aggressive agenda of political and economic reform coupled with an anti-corruption campaign and institutional change all designed to create conditions conducive to free, [...]
2007-04-26 04:36:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM BG
07DILI234EAST TIMOR PRESIDENT RAMOS HORTA LOOKS AHEAD
[...] (C) Summary. In a June 20 meeting with Charge and Poloff, East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta expressed satisfaction with the ongoing parliamentary election campaign and confidence in connection with various post-election political scenarios. He confirmed that he had requested that the Inter [...]
2007-06-21 10:04:00Embassy DiliCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AS PO ID TT
07DJIBOUTI425EAST AFRICA REGIONAL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE (RSI),
[...] (S) Summary: East African regional ambassadors and interagency representatives agreed to institutionalize the East African RSI by requesting dedicated, line-item FY09 regional funding for East Africa, along the lines of the Trans-Sahara Counter Terrorist Partnership. In this second RSI (th [...]
2007-04-10 13:38:00Embassy DjiboutiSECRETPTER PREL PINR KPAO PGOV EAID XW YM
07DOHA1172SCENESETTER FOR DECEMBER 18 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE
[...] (S) In November, Qatar's Amir told the Commander of CENTCOM, Admiral Fallon, that he wants the Qatari leadership to seek ways to deepen its military partnership with the U.S. at all levels. While a desirable goal given the considerable equities we have in our relationship with Qatar, the Amir' [...]
2007-12-12 14:19:00Embassy DohaSECRETMASS MARR PREL QA
07DOHA511SCENESETTER FOR MAY 24 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE IN
[...] (C) Embassy Doha is pleased to welcome the Gulf Security Dialogue delegation to Qatar. This second GSD meeting and the first in Doha will mean a lot to the Qatari leadership. It will strengthen our mil-to-mil relationship and help in our efforts to moderate the Qataris' more objectionable fore [...]
2007-05-18 12:52:00Embassy DohaSECRETPREL MARR PARM IR IZ QA
07DUSHANBE1149PUTTING THE BRAKES ON TAJIKISTAN'S BACKSLIDING
[...] (C) Summary: By comparison to some of its neighbors in Central Asia, Tajikistan does not stand out as particularly authoritarian, corrupt or incompetent. Yet even in this context, where the bar has been lowered considerably in terms of good governance, the Tajik government's policies and re [...]
2007-08-10 12:41:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON EINV EAID KDEM TI
07DUSHANBE1516SETTING THE SCENE FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND'S 1
[...] (C) Executive Summary. Embassy Dushanbe looks forward to your upcoming visit to Tajikistan. Besides the opening of the bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan in August, little has changed since your introductory meeting with President Rahmon in June. As this is your second visit, you will [...]
2007-10-19 13:36:00Embassy DushanbeSECRETPREL PGOV MASS MCAP OVIP TI AF
07DUSHANBE1686CENTCOM COMMANDER VISIT BUILDS RELATIONS, FOCUSES ON
[...] (C) Summary. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral WiIliam J. Fallon's 6 November 2007 visit to Dushanbe yielded a second meeting with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and first-time discussions with Defense Minister General-Colonel (U.S. 3-star equivalent) Sherali Khairulloyev and [...]
2007-11-23 14:08:00Embassy DushanbeSECRET//NOFORNPREL MASS PGOV TI AF IR
07DUSHANBE314FEBRUARY 2007 BORDER WRAP-UP REPORT
[...] (SBU) An interagency Department of State and Defense team conducted a demining policy assessment visit February 5-7. The purpose of the trip was to obtain an initial assessment of the landmine problem, and make recommendations to the PCC sub-group regarding the viability of allocating resourc [...]
2007-03-05 04:46:00Embassy DushanbeUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR SNAR TI AF
07DUSHANBE886SETTING THE SCENE FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND'S JUNE
[...] (C) Executive Summary. Embassy Dushanbe welcomes you on your first trip to Tajikistan. This will be an important step in forging personal relationships with key Tajik leaders. We enjoy friendly relations with this small but strategic country on the Afghan border. In addition to DoD and CENT [...]
2007-06-13 09:46:00Embassy DushanbeSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL ECON EAID TI
07GEORGETOWN111CARICOM CRICKET SECURITY REQUEST - LETTER TO DOD A/S
[...] (SBU) Post received diplomatic note from the CARICOM Secretariat requesting post to transmit the following letter from CARICOM Acting Secretary General Amb. Lolita Applewaite to Assistant Secretary of SIPDIS Defense Peter W. Rodman. The letter request DOD consider deploying maritime assets [...]
2007-01-26 20:44:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOPDC MASS MCAP PREL PARM ASEC XL GY
07GEORGETOWN209ANOTHER CARICOM CRICKET SECURITY REQUEST - LETTER
[...] (SBU) Post received a diplomatic note today from the CARICOM Secretariat requesting post transmit the attached letter from CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington to Assistant Secretary of Defense Peter W. Rodman. The letter requests DoD give urgent consideration to deployment to the reg [...]
2007-02-21 19:28:00Embassy GeorgetownUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC MCAP OPDC PARM PREL MASS XL GY
07HANOI1382AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/FOREIGN
[...] (SBU) Summary: During the August 2 farewell lunch he hosted for Ambassador and Mrs. Marine, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem noted the many achievements in U.S.-Vietnam relations during the Ambassador's tenure. The Ambassador agreed that improvements had been [...]
2007-08-06 07:54:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREL PGOV KIRF ETRD ECON VM
07HANOI1420MEETING BETWEEN U.S. ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: On August 8 during the Pacific Armies Commanders' Conference (PACC) in Sydney, Australia General George Casey Jr., Chief of Staff, United States Army and Lieutenant General John Brown III, Commander, U.S. Army of the Pacific met with Lieutenant General Nguyen Huu Kham, Deputy C [...]
2007-08-09 11:02:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PTER VM
07IRANRPODUBAI23REFORMIST MP ON POLITICAL STATE OF PLAY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-18 06:05:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETPGOV PREL IR
07IRANRPODUBAI25IRANIAN MP COMMENTS ON POLITICAL STATE OF PLAY
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-22 05:21:00Iran RPO DubaiSECRETIR PREL PGOV
07ISLAMABAD1779DELEGATION ADVANCES NON-PRO DIALOGUE
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-20 10:55:00Embassy IslamabadSECRET//NOFORNIN KNNP PGOV PK PREL
07ISLAMABAD5266PAKISTAN: FIXING COALITION SUPPORT FUNDING
[...] (U) This is an action request, see Para 12. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Since 2002, the USG has reimbursed Pakistan over 5.3 billion USD for support to U.S. operations using Coalition Support Funds (CSF). When pending claims are processed, that figure will likely exceed 5.6 billion USD. The CSF authorizi [...]
2007-12-14 04:56:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPINR PK PREL PTER
07ISLAMABAD5288CORRECTED COPY: PAKISTAN: FIXING COALITION
[...] (U) This is an action request, see Para 12. This is a retransmission correcting text in Paragraph 10 of Ref A. Please refer only to this version of the cable. 2. (C) SUMMARY. Since 2002, the USG has reimbursed Pakistan over 5.3 billion USD for support to U.S. operations using Coalition Support Fu [...]
2007-12-15 05:57:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPINR PK PREL PTER
07ISLAMABAD5411PAKISTAN: CODEL SPECTER MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a December 27 meeting with General Tariq Majid, Pakistan's Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Senator Arlen Specter and Representative Patrick Kennedy stressed the importance of U.S.-Pakistan military cooperation, support for Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts, and the p [...]
2007-12-31 12:49:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER PK
07JAKARTA1107INDONESIA-MIXED PICTURE ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING
[...] (SBU) Summary. Indonesia,s Financial Transactions Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) is receiving more suspicious transaction reports (STRs) than ever before, but the number of prosecutions remains low, at under 10% of cases referred to law enforcement. The Foreign Ministry (DEPLU) admitted [...]
2007-04-20 03:38:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALEFIN PTER ECON PGOV ID
07JAKARTA1962REHABBING THE RADICALS? GOI OFFICIALS DISCUSS
[...] (C) Summary. During their June 27-29 visit to Jakarta, S/P Principal Deputy Director Matthew Waxman and S/P member James Green met with Government of Indonesia (GOI) counterterrorism officials to discuss their methods of combating radicalism, and notably Indonesia's deradicalization program. [...]
2007-07-19 08:05:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL KISL ID
07JAKARTA2473REQUEST FOR DOD REWARDS PROGRAM ASSISTANCE FOR
[...] (U) This is an Action Request: Please see para 2. 2. (S) Action Request: In June 2007, the Indonesian National Police (INP) captured two top Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) operatives, Abu Dujana and Zarkasih (information on both is contained in para 5). Mission's rewards working group has review [...]
2007-09-07 07:45:00Embassy JakartaSECRETPTER ASEC PREL PINS ID
07JAKARTA2584FACILITATING TRI-BORDER MARITIME SECURITY
[...] (U) This cable is Sensitive but Unclassified -- Please handle accordingly. 2. (U) SUMMARY: Delegations from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines and observers from Brunei, Australia and the United States participated in a multilateral maritime security conference August 27-29 in Ceb [...]
2007-09-14 09:17:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV MARR PREL PTER ID RP MY
07JAKARTA2934RESUMING ENGAGEMENT WITH KOPASSUS, THE ARMY'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The time is right to resume gradual engagement with KOPASSUS, the Indonesian Army's elite Special Forces unit. The basis for engagement remains the Secretary's waiver of legislative restrictions on military SIPDIS cooperation with the GOI issued in November 2005, which opened [...]
2007-10-19 05:29:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS ID
07JAKARTA3143CT UPDATE -- SBY TOUGH ON BALI BOMBERS; PATROL
[...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate Surabaya. 2. (C) SUMMARY: In the latest counter-terrorism news, President Yudhoyono has asserted that he will not grant the three terrorists convicted for the 2002 Bali bombings clemency (should they request it). The three terrorists remain [...]
2007-11-13 09:27:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER EAID ID
07JAKARTA3162JAKARTA - DS/ATA AND SPECIAL DETACHMENT 88
[...] (U) Begin Summary. Post appreciated the visit of DS/ATA Director Steve Brunette and DS/ATA Desk Officer Steve Hargrove. In addition to signing the Memorandum of Intent between the Embassy and the Indonesian National Police (INP),the visit provided useful ideas on improving the already suc [...]
2007-11-15 04:40:00Embassy JakartaSECRETASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA3163SEMARANG - SPECIAL DETACHMENT 88
[...] (C) RSO and DS/ATA Country Manager visited the Special Detachment (SD) 88 in Semarang, the Indonesian National Police (INP) anti-terrorism training center in Plantina and the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC) from 10/30 - 10/31. The main purpose of the visit was to inspe [...]
2007-11-15 06:41:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER EFIN KCRM KHLS ID KPAO
07JAKARTA3312COUNTERTERRORISM -- SIX CONVICTED FOR ATTACKS
[...] (U) This message was coordinated with Consulate General Surabaya. 2. (C) SUMMARY: Prosecutors have won convictions against six terrorists for a series of attacks in 2005-06. Verdicts in three other terrorist-related trials are expected soon. The Supreme Court has also upheld the convict [...]
2007-12-04 10:00:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPGOV KJUS ASEC PTER ID
07JAKARTA3331ENGAGING A KEY POLICE UNIT
[...] (U) This is an Action Request -- Please see para 10. 2. (C) SUMMARY: The INL-funded DOJ ICITAP (police training) program is ready to begin to work with the Mobile Brigade in use of force, disaster relief, and critical-incident response. Mobile Brigade is a critical component of the police [...]
2007-12-06 07:57:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPREL KJUS PTER PGOV ID
07JAKARTA545INDONESIA'S DETACHMENT 88 HITTING ITS STRIDE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Since first emerging in the wake of the 2002 Bali terror attacks, Detachment 88 has begun to establish itself as the counterterrorism flagship of the Indonesian National Police (INP). A growing list of successful CT operations marks the Detachment's maturing capabilities. Recentl [...]
2007-02-27 23:45:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS KPAO ID
07JAKARTA635PARLIAMENT DISCUSSES ANTI-TERROR MEASURES, NAMRU
[...] (C) In a February 26 hearing with several security Ministries, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) urged the government of Indonesia to address terrorism's root causes more forcefully. The DPR's Commission I, the Commission for foreign policy and defense issues, summoned Coordinatin [...]
2007-03-06 05:50:00Embassy JakartaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER KDEM KISL SN ID
07KABUL1030PRT KANDAHAR: ASSESSMENT -- WHERE WE ARE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: This cable assesses developments in Kandahar Province in 2006 through security, political, economic, and social lenses. The cable does not review ISAF performance or programs, but looks ahead to anticipated developments in 2007 and notes areas in need of further attention from [...]
2007-03-28 11:43:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER AF
07KABUL1214LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA PERSONNEL SELECTED TO
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, post is forwarding the names of four Afghan National Army (ANA) officers selected by Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to participate in military education courses at the Near East Sout [...]
2007-04-11 13:20:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF
07KABUL122LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANP MAJORS PART FOUR OF FOUR
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, this cable forwards the names and biodata of 55 Afghan National Police officers with the rank of Major. This is the fourth cable in a series of four. Per ref, post requests Department to begin vetting these i [...]
2007-01-13 09:30:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SNAR PINR PTER AF
07KABUL1731EXBS Afghanistan Advisor Monthly Border Management
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The new Border Management Task Force (BMTF) Director, and the Finance and Metrics Coordinator, and the Customs Systems Coordinators are expected to arrive between mid-May and early June. These positions are located at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. In addition, six mentors who wil [...]
2007-05-24 12:06:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PARM ETRD EFIN PREL KSTC KNNP AF
07KABUL3800USDP EDELMAN NOV 7 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KARZAI:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In his November 7 office call on President Karzai, USDP Edelman expressed condolences for the victims of the November 6 bombing in Baghlan Province and highlighted the opportunity presented by this heinous act to reinforce Afghan national unity and action against the Taliban. Karzai we [...]
2007-11-10 06:00:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR SNAR PGOV AF
07KABUL4207MOI PERSONNEL CHANGES: SCORE CARD
[...] (C) INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY. In late September, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced some 33 mid- to senior-level Palace appointments, including commanders for all four of the Afghan National Civil Order Police (ANCOP)'s brigades and several provincial chiefs of police. Anecdotal inform [...]
2007-12-27 13:46:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AF
07KABUL442CODEL PELOSI CITES STRONG SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) Summary: During January 28 CODEL Pelosi visit to Kabul, Pakistan and poppy were dominant themes. Speaker Pelosi, Chairmen Skelton (Armed Services),Lantos (Foreign Affairs),and Reyes (Intelligence) and Sub-Committee Chairs Murtha (Defense Appropriations) and Lowey (State/Foreign Operatio [...]
2007-02-09 14:07:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PTER PGOV SNAR MOPS AF
07KABUL805SCENESETTER II: US-AFGHAN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
[...] (SBU) Reftel reported scenesetter for the March 13 U.S.-Afghan Strategic Partnership Plenary meeting. This message provides points for March 13-14 bilateral meetings in Kabul (in order of the meeting schedule). FOREIGN MINISTER SPANTA ----------------------- 2. (S) Under constant press [...]
2007-03-08 17:40:00Embassy KabulSECRETPREL PGOV PTER ASEC MARR AF
07KABUL905LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: ANA PERSONNEL SELECTED TO
[...] This is an action request. 2. In order to comply with Leahy vetting requirements, post is forwarding the names of four Afghan National Army (ANA) officers selected by Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) to participate in military education courses at the Near East Sout [...]
2007-03-19 03:01:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PTER PINR SNAR AF
07KABUL940PRT/KUNDUZ: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON THE NORTHEAST
[...] (SBU) The situation on the ground in the Northeast region of Afghanistan has not changed appreciably in the past six months. The security situation remains relatively calm, with only occasional criminal or terrorist attacks against local officials and ISAF. The primary threat and cause of ins [...]
2007-03-22 09:02:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KABUL950PRT/QALENOW: SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON SECURITY,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Qal-e Now, in the western part of Afghanistan, has witnessed much progress over the last year. Residents of the capital enjoy a much better quality of life then they did under the Taliban. The PRT has had a direct impact on economic growth in the provincial capital. However, th [...]
2007-03-24 12:59:00Embassy KabulUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PTER EAID ECON MASS SOCI AF
07KHARTOUM30GOVERNOR RICHARDSON MEETS SUDANESE FM AKOL AND
[...] (C) Summary: On January 8 New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson had separate meetings with Sudanese Foreign Minister Lam Akol and President Omar al Bashir. Richardson asked for progress on four points: implementation of the UN's three phase plan for peace-keeping in Darfur; a renewed cease-fir [...]
2007-01-08 16:55:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREF PHUM KPKO SU AU
07KHARTOUM460US/SUDANESE RELATIONS AT THE DIVIDE
[...] (C) Summary. U.S./Sudanese relations are poised to pass from one watershed into another. From the U.S. perspective, Sudan's rejection of UN peace-keeping in Darfur pushes relations toward direct confrontation, just as Sudanese see the U.S. imposition of additional sanctions as proof of enduri [...]
2007-03-23 11:01:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPKO AU UN SU AL CH IN
07KHARTOUM596DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH SECURITY SERVICES
[...] (C) Summary: On April 13, Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte met with Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) Director General Salah Ghosh. The Deputy Secretary opened by thanking Ghosh for Sudan,s counter-terrorism cooperation. He then outlined U.S. expectations and ur [...]
2007-04-17 06:33:00Embassy KhartoumCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL MOPS PINR KPKO UN
07KHARTOUM782REQUEST FOR SECURITY WAIVER AND EXCEPTIONS - JUBA,
[...] (U) Summary: Post requests expedited consideration of the following waiver request, for an interim, unclassified U.S. Government facility in Juba, Southern Sudan. Charge signed COM statement on May 17, 2007. The package, including attachments, will be forwarded via DHL. End Summary. 2. (S [...]
2007-05-20 11:54:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ASEC AMGT EAID SU
07KIGALI138RWANDA: AFRICA COMMAND, UNSC RESOLUTION 1737 ON
[...] (SBU) On February 8, Mission presented talking points on the new Africa Command, and on UN Security Council Resolution 1737, to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director for IO and the Americas Ben Rutsinga. Rutsinga welcomed the announcement of the Africa Command. He commented that, given Rwanda [...]
2007-02-11 13:18:00Embassy KigaliUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP RW
07KINGSTON100JAMAICA: SECTION 1206 PROPOSAL
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 16:28:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL MASS MARR JM XL
07KINGSTON1739JAMAICA: SCENE SETTER FOR ADMIRAL STAVRIDIS VISIT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-04 15:09:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ETRD ECON ASEC JM
07KOLKATA167INDIAN AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO DETAIN INDEFINITELY HUMAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On May 11 Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila was summoned to New Delhi to face charges of attempted suicide stemming from her six-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Sharmila has been protesting the continued human rights violation [...]
2007-05-17 11:58:00Consulate KolkataUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KWMN PGOV SOCI PTER IN
07KUALALUMPUR1059SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF 13TH AIR FORCE
[...] (C) Welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is important to us because it is a successful, moderate, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one [...]
2007-06-20 10:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR1652SCENESETTER FOR VADM CROWDER AND MGEN REMINGTON'S
[...] (C) Malaysia is important to us because it is an economically successful, stable, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, through which one quarter o [...]
2007-11-27 09:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR184SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we welcome your visit to Malaysia. Malaysian-American relations rest on a range of common interests and have improved in the three years since Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi took the helm. This moderate Muslim-majority state is our tenth-largest trading partner worldwide. [...]
2007-01-31 10:18:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR651SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF PACOM COMMANDER
[...] (C) Admiral Keating: Welcome to Malaysia. Malaysia is important to us because it is a successful, moderate, predominantly Muslim country that, over the longer term, may be able to support us more strongly in places like the Middle East. It is strategically located on the Straits of Malacca, [...]
2007-04-11 09:22:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUALALUMPUR878TRILATERAL COUNTERTERRORISM MEETING, APRIL 18
[...] (C) DCM chaired an April 18 meeting with Japanese and Australian counterparts on trilateral counterterrorism cooperation, the second such meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The delegations discussed the potential for trilateral cooperation in Malaysia and possible recommendations to be presented for co [...]
2007-05-17 07:01:00Embassy Kuala LumpurCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL MY
07KUALALUMPUR924SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF GENERAL PACE,
[...] (C) General Pace: Welcome to Malaysia. During your meetings here with the Deputy Prime Minister and other senior officials, we recommend in your discussions you: -- Applaud Malaysia's success in the reduction of piracy attacks in the Straits of Malacca and inquire what are the next steps Ma [...]
2007-05-24 09:36:00Embassy Kuala LumpurSECRETMARR MASS MCAP MOPS PREL PTER OVIP MY
07KUWAIT808TERRORIST FINANCE: TREASURY A/S O'BRIEN ENGAGES
[...] (S/NF) Summary: On April 23-24, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Sipdis Patrick O'Brien met with senior GOK officials on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance (AML/CTF) issues. He conveyed USG concerns about the activities of the Kuwait-based [...]
2007-05-22 09:42:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNKTFN EFIN ETTC PREL PTER
07KUWAIT873U.S.-KUWAIT GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE TALKS (MAY
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Discussion on Iran and Iraq dominated the May 22 U.S.-Kuwait Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD). Both countries agreed on the threat from Iran, but GOK officials expressed concern about Kuwait's vulnerability to Iranian retaliation (conventional and asymmetric) and the perceived am [...]
2007-06-05 06:45:00Embassy KuwaitSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MARR MCAP MASS KCIP EPET ASEC IZ
07LAPAZ1213SCENESETTER FOR DAS COULTER
[...] (SBU) Embassy La Paz warmly welcomes Political-Military Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Michael Coulter to Bolivia May 8-10. Your visit comes at a critical juncture in Bolivian-American relations, with the GOB still defining its role in Bolivia's "revolution." With indigenous coca leader [...]
2007-05-03 12:25:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALSNAR PGOV PREL MARR MASS MOPS PHUM BL
07LAPAZ259MOD MEETING READOUT, COUNTERRORISM CONFERENCE
[...] (C) The National Defense University (NDU),via its Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (CHDS),co-sponsored a January 23-25 security and defense workshop which focused on counter-terrorism (CT) in La Paz with the Ministry of Defense. Participants identified the top four threats to Bolivian [...]
2007-02-01 21:15:00Embassy La PazCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PREL PINR MARR MASS MOPS BL
07LIMA3764NARCO-TERRORISM CAUSING NATIONAL DEBATE IN PERU
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-05 11:46:00Embassy LimaCONFIDENTIALSNAR PTER PREL PGOV PE
07LIMA487PERU: GOVERNMENT PLAN TO TAKE BACK ITS TERRITORY
[...] (S) Summary: The Garcia government has developed a comprehensive plan that, successfully implemented, could end the continuing threat to Peru's peace and security represented by Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso -- SL) remnants while blunting the FARC and narcotraffickers. The four-part plan fo [...]
2007-02-20 22:45:00Embassy LimaSECRETPGOV PINR PTER SNAR PE
07LONDON3571UK WORRIED ABOUT IRAN, THEY TELL TREASURY A/S
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: British officials told Patrick O'Brien, A/S for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, Treasury, on September 6, that they are very worried about Iran. Both sides agreed we should continue to turn up the pressure on Iran within the context of the United Nations Security Cou [...]
2007-09-17 18:16:00Embassy LondonSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PTER IR LY UK
07LONDON4189FINSBURY PARK MOSQUE -- AFTER THE STORM
[...] (C) Summary. A visit to the Finsbury Park Mosque -- once the home of the notorious extremist Imam Abu Hamza al-Masri and formerly exhibit A in the case for the threat from "homegrown" British radicalization -- found the Mosque apparently cleansed of its extremist past and working hard to counter ra [...]
2007-11-08 17:24:00Embassy LondonCONFIDENTIALPTER SCUL KISL PGOV UK
07MADRID1107SPAIN/ETA: RUPTURE OF ETA CEASEFIRE BECOMES
[...] (SBU) Even as Spain braces for a new round of attacks in the wake of the Basque terrorist group ETA's June 6 decision to break its 15-month ceasefire (REFTEL A),Spanish government officials and opposition leaders have traded barbs and blamed each other for the breakdown in the peace process. [...]
2007-06-08 09:33:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PGOV PREL
07MADRID2023SPAIN/CT: S/CT COORDINATOR DAILEY DISCUSSES
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 11. 2. (S/NF) SUMMARY. Counterterrorism Coordinator Ambassador Dell Dailey led an interagency delegation to Madrid on September 21 for meetings with Spanish security, law enforcement, diplomatic and intelligence officials to discuss the evolving [...]
2007-10-24 07:58:00Embassy MadridSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV SP
07MADRID2034EUR A/S FRIED'S OCTOBER 14-16 MEETINGS IN MADRID
[...] (C) Summary: EUR Assistant Secretary Fried visited Madrid October 14-16. The visit was in preparation for the November 29-30 OSCE ministerial. A/S Fried met with FM Moratinos (septel),Presidential foreign policy and security advisor Carles Casajuana, MFA DG for Foreign Policy Rafael Dezcall [...]
2007-10-25 15:41:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALOSCE PARM PREL SP CU
07MADRID2035COUNTER-TERRORISM: DCM'S OCTOBER 25 CONVERSATION
[...] (S) DCM met October 25 with Spanish Secretary of State for Security Antonio Camacho and congratulated him on the Guardia Civil's October 23 arrest in Burgos of six suspected Islamic terrorists from the self-proclaimed "al-Ansar" group. The six are accused of fund raising, recruiting terrorists [...]
2007-10-25 16:49:00Embassy MadridSECRETPREL PTER SNAR SP
07MADRID2135TOP SPANISH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL GETS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Joan Mesquida, Director General of Spain's Unified Command of the Spanish National Police and Civil Guard, traveled to Miami and Washington the week of November 5 to meet with various members of the U.S. interagency involved in the fight against terrorism and narcotics traffickin [...]
2007-11-20 06:52:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SNAR SP
07MADRID2239SPAIN WELCOMES PROPOSED NWC FIELD STUDIES ON ISLAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: U.S. Mission Spain warmly welcomes the May 2008 proposed thematic trip on Islam in the West and is pleased to comment on the feasibility of such a program in Spain. Home to nearly one million Muslims, most of them immigrants, Spain is an ideal destination for subject study tou [...]
2007-12-14 12:41:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDKISL MARR MOPS SP
07MADRID9993RD US-SPAIN HIGH LEVEL DEFENSE COMMITTEE REVIEWS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In the third bilateral High Level Defense Committee (HLDC) meeting, held in Madrid on May 17-18, DASD Dan Fata and MOD Secretary General for Policy Luis Cuesta discussed shared strategic interests including the NATO-ISAF operations in Afghanistan, multi-lateral missions in Kosovo [...]
2007-05-24 15:28:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR NATO SP AF RS YI LE IR PK IS
07MANAGUA1758NDAA SECTION 1206: COUNTRY TEAM NICARAGUA APPROVES
[...] (U) The U.S. Country Team Nicaragua has drafted and approved an FY2008 proposal for the use of funds appropriated under Section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act that is intended to strengthen the counter-terrorist capability of the Nicaraguan Army's Rapid Reaction Task Force. Th [...]
2007-07-20 18:40:00Embassy ManaguaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MASS KTIA NU
07MANAGUA1873EMBASSY MANAGUA ASSESSMENT OF CENTRAL AMERICA
[...] (C) Due to recent political changes in Nicaragua, it remains to be seen whether the GON will continue to cooperate with the U.S. on broad high-level security policy. Even so, day-to-day operational cooperation remains strong, particularly with the National Police and the military. We believ [...]
2007-08-08 23:46:00Embassy ManaguaCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PREL XK
07MANAMA184SCENESETTER FOR MARCH VISITS OF BAHRAINI CROWN
[...] (C) Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa will both visit Washington in early March. Shaikh Khalid will arrive first for meetings beginning on March 1 and he plans to remain in the Washington area for more than a week until the [...]
2007-02-27 11:58:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR BA BILAT OFFICIALS
07MANAMA257SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND,
[...] (C) Admiral Fallon, we warmly welcome your March 22-23 and 27-28 visits to Bahrain. The fifty-year U.S. Navy presence in Bahrain is the centerpiece of the U.S.-Bahrain bilateral relationship. Bahrain considers the Navy to be its defense against external threats, starting with Iran, and has [...]
2007-03-19 14:59:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MOPS MASS BA OFFICIALS BILAT
07MANAMA446SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[...] (C) Mr. Secretary, we warmly welcome your May 28 visit to Bahrain. Your visit will offer an excellent opportunity to follow up on the March visit to Washington of Minister of Interior Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al-Khalifa, demonstrate our interest in and commitment to strengthening our cooper [...]
2007-05-17 09:58:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPREL MARR MASS PTER ASEC BA OFFICIALS BILAT
07MANAMA47DEFENSE MINISTER AND CNO PANEL COVER REGIONAL
[...] (C) CNO Executive Panel co-chairs Dr. Dov Zakheim and Dr. Kiron Skinner met January 9 with Minister of Defense GEN Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa for a discussion of regional issues, including Hizballah, Iran, India, and Bahrain's defenses. Dr. Zakheim described the mission of the CNO E [...]
2007-01-17 14:33:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR BA REGION OFFICIALS
07MANAMA956PREPARATIONS FOR GSD TALKS IN MANAMA, NOVEMBER 1
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-22 12:29:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MASS BA
07MANILA1608SCENESETTER FOR EAP ASSISTANT SECRETARY HILL
[...] (SBU) Summary. A warm welcome again to the Philippines! As you arrive, the Philippines will still be focused on recent mid-term election for the Senate, House, and provincial positions. Final national results will not be available until as late as June 14. In the counter-terrorism realm, t [...]
2007-05-17 06:48:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PTER ECON RP
07MANILA2519 REGIONAL ENDORSEMENT FOR FY08 1206 PROPOSAL FOR PACOM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chiefs of Mission of Embassies Manila, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Dhaka and Colombo fully support the FY2008 regional proposal developed by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). This year's $143 million package builds upon last year's submission to improve regional m [...]
2007-07-27 06:22:00Embassy ManilaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER MARR MASS MOPS MCAP BG CB CE ID MY TH
07MANILA3522PHILIPPINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND SHOWCASES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During the Ambassador's October 22 visit to Fort Magsaysay, the Philippine Special Operations Command demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and training. Philippine Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon and members of his senior staff provided a broad ove [...]
2007-10-26 02:14:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMARR MASS MCAP PREL RP
07MANILA594MILF WELCOMES US ASSISTANCE BUT WANTS HELP ON
[...] (C) Summary. In a meeting in Sultan Kudarat with Embassy delegation led by DCM on February 15, MILF Central Committee members expressed appreciation for U.S. assistance programs in Mindanao, including our military's civil-humanitarian and medical programs and ship visits. However, they unde [...]
2007-02-22 07:00:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MOPS MA RP
07MASERU64FOREIGN AFFAIRS CONCURS WITH U.S. ON SEVERAL ISSUES;
[...] (S) On February 7 ( and over the course of the past 3 weeks) Ambassador raised key U.S. policy issues with Foreign Minister Moleleki. We also discussed the issues facing the February 17 general elections. On the new U.S. Africa Military Command, Moleleki was in complete agreement with the U [...]
2007-02-08 15:40:00Embassy MaseruSECRETPGOV PREL KDEM PTER MARR KNNP EFIN LT
07MONTEVIDEO1017URUGUAY: SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER, SOUTHCOM
[...] (C) Summary and Introduction: The U.S. Mission in Montevideo welcomes you and your delegation's visit to Uruguay. Though led by a left-leaning government, Uruguay shares many of our values and remains an island of democratic stability and good governance in a turbulent region. Your arrival [...]
2007-12-04 16:48:00Embassy MontevideoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON MARR MASS UY
07MOSCOW1001U/S JOSEPH-RUSSIAN DFM KISLYAK MEETING ON
[...] (C) Summary. On January 29 in Moscow, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Kislyak co-chaired a meeting on the Strategic Security Dialogue. They discussed a range of issues, including: -- Joint Ini [...]
2007-03-09 15:07:00Embassy MoscowSECRETIAEA KACT KNNP MNUC PARM PREL IR RS START
07MOSCOW1105CSTO: RUSSIA'S COUNTER TO NATO
[...] (C) Summary. Russian observers see the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as a potential counter to NATO influence, particularly in Central Asia. The reintegration of Uzbekistan into the organization in 2006 gave it a much-needed shot in the arm. CSTO leaders, while wary of NATO [...]
2007-03-14 14:58:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALMARR PINR PREL MCAP MOPS NATO RS
07MOSCOW1877US-RUSSIA STRATEGIC SECURITY TALKS, APRIL 17
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Missile Defense (MD) dominated the all-day Strategic Security talks in Moscow April 17. The Russian side, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Kislyak, contended that the proposed placement of MD interceptors and a radar in Poland and the Czech Republic, respectively, occurred along [...]
2007-04-23 14:46:00Embassy MoscowCONFIDENTIALKNNP MARR PINS PREL PTER RS
07MUSCAT1079SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT GATES'
[...] (SBU) Secretary Gates: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman. We have requested an audience for you with Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Oman's head of state, as well as a meeting with your Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr bin Saud bin Harib al-Busaidi, Minister Responsible for Defense Affa [...]
2007-11-27 10:14:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP KNNP
07MUSCAT129SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL JOHN P.
[...] (S) General Abizaid: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Sultan Qaboos and your colleagues in the Omani armed forces look forward to seeing you and hearing your perspective on activities in the region, especially in Iraq and Iran. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in [...]
2007-02-06 15:15:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT155SCENESETTER FOR NAVCENT COMMANDER VADM PATRICK
[...] (S) Vice Admiral Walsh: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in the Global War on Terrorism. Like other GCC countries, it is becoming increasingly concerned with Iranian intentions in the Gulf. Oman expressed high-level interest i [...]
2007-02-18 08:41:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07MUSCAT167SCENESETTER FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO OMAN
[...] (S) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in the Global War on Terrorism. Regional threat issues continue to be a prominent concern for Oman's leadership. Oman is disturbed by Iran's growing influence in the region and its inability to come to [...]
2007-02-20 07:33:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNOVIP PREL ECON MU
07MUSCAT416SCENESETTER FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM
[...] (S) Admiral Fallon: Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you and your wife to Oman. Sultan Qaboos and your colleagues in the Omani armed forces look forward to meeting you and hearing your perspective on events in the region, especially in Iraq and Iran. As one of our oldest allies in the Mid [...]
2007-04-29 13:11:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL PTER KNNP MARR MASS MNUC MOPS OVIP
07NAIROBI1905Somalia--TFG/Hawiye Talks and Appointments
[...] (SBU) On April 29, Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Abdullahi Yusuf met with members of the Hawiye Leadership Committee in his headquarters, Villa Somalia. The meeting was initiated by Ethiopian military commanders and included TFG Prime Minster Ali Gedi and Ethiopian General [...]
2007-05-02 15:43:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PTER ASEC MOPS SO ET
07NASSAU753PRIME MINISTER INGRAHAM SEEKS CLOSE TIES WITH U.S.
[...] (C) On June 13, the Charge called on Prime Minister Ingraham to congratulate him on his recent election and to review U.S. and Bahamian priorities in advance of the June 18-21 Conference on the Caribbean. In a productive 45-minute meeting, Ingraham promised to consider a Proliferation Securi [...]
2007-06-15 22:49:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL EAIR PTER MCAP PHUM CU VE BF
07NDJAMENA557DEMOCRACY AND STABILITY IN CHAD: IS THERE HOPE?
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Idriss Deby Itno is a master survivor in a political culture as cruel and a neighborhood as dangerous as any in the world. Over the course of the last few years he has succeeded once again in facing down all challengers despite the fierce backlash his move to become [...]
2007-07-05 07:35:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEAID EFIN EPET KDEM KPKO PGOV PHUM PREF PREL
07NDJAMENA665GENERAL WARD,S MEETING WITH CHAD PRESIDENT,
[...] (SBU) Summary: Deputy Commander of the European Military Command General William Ward met President Deby August 8 in Chad in a meeting primarily focused on aircraft sales. While arguing the case for Chad's need for C-130's, President Deby also expressed interest in learning more about the C-2 [...]
2007-08-14 13:28:00Embassy NdjamenaCONFIDENTIALCD PGOV PREL
07NEWDELHI2766DELHI DIARY, JUNE 6 - 13
[...] (U) Below is a compilation of political highlights from Embassy New Delhi for June 6 - 13, 2007 that did not feature in our other reporting, including: POL-MIL: -- India, China announce joint military exercises -- Russian Ground Force commander visits India -- Russia continues to gouge I [...]
2007-06-13 13:18:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM PGOV MASS MARR KOMC KSTC RS
07NICOSIA933CYPRUS: 2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL STRATEGY
[...] Per Reftel request, Post submits in para 2 below Part I (Drugs and Chemical Control) of the 2006-2007 INCSR. The report is based on an update of last year's published version. 2. BEGIN TEXT Cyprus I. Summary Cyprus has been divided since the Turkish military intervention of 197 [...]
2007-11-20 06:20:00Embassy NicosiaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR CY
07NOUAKCHOTT683EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT CONCURRENCE ON FY08 REQUEST FOR
[...] (C/rel NACT) The US European Command J2, in conjunction with the Defense Attache Office at U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, has developed a request for funding under section 1206 of the National Defense Authorization Act entitled &Improve Partner Nation Intelligence.8 The Chief of Mission strongly s [...]
2007-08-01 11:09:00Embassy NouakchottCONFIDENTIALMASS PINR MR
07OTTAWA247CANADIAN NOMINEES FOR CONFERENCE IN EUROPE ON
[...] (U) Embassy Ottawa nominates the individuals identified in paras 2-6 to attend the conference on modern insurgency in Munich, 26-27 March 2007. Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) --------------------------------------------- ---------------- 2. (SBU) DFAIT nomin [...]
2007-02-08 21:24:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID PROP PTER MARR KISL
07PARAMARIBO384US EMBASSY PARAMARIBO CONCURS WITH 1206 FUNDING
[...] (C) Embassy Paramaribo endorses the FY-08 1206 OEF-CCA funding proposal (with total cost estimate of $2,470,617 for equipment),which was received from CDR Gregory Ross, US Southern Command as e-mail attachment on July 20, 2007. Suriname lacks the resources to properly outfit and train its c [...]
2007-07-24 18:35:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALMARR MAS MCAP PREL PTER NS
07PARAMARIBO540FIRST-EVER CABINET LEVEL VISIT TO SURINAME, SECRETARY GATES MEETS PRESIDENT VENETIAAN
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-10 20:14:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALNS OVIP PGOV PREL
07PARAMARIBO543First-Ever Cabinet Level Visit to Suriname:
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In this unprecedented half-hour meeting in Paramaribo between Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Surinamese President Ronald Venetiaan, participants discussed the overwhelmingly positive week-long visit of the hospital ship, USNS Comfort, as well as the importance to Suriname of [...]
2007-10-12 16:17:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV OVIP NS
07PARAMARIBO668U.S. EMBASSY PARAMARIBO CONCURS WITH 1206 FUNDING
[...] (C) Embassy Paramaribo reiterates its endorsement (REF B) of the FY-08 1206 OEF-CCA funding proposal (with total cost estimate of $2,470,617 for equipment),which was received from CDR Gregory Ross, U.S. Southern Command as e-mail attachment on July 20, 2007. Suriname lacks the resources to [...]
2007-12-28 15:35:00Embassy ParamariboCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMARR MAS MCAP PREL PTER NS
07PARIS319PARIS HOSTS INAUGURAL W. MED RSI CONFERENCE
[...] (S) Summary: Ambassador Stapleton hosted the inaugural Western Mediterranean Regional Strategic Initiative (RSI) Conference on December 5-6 in Paris. U.S. Chiefs of Mission and Embassy representatives from France, Italy, Spain, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Portugal and Malta gathered as a first [...]
2007-01-26 16:34:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL PGOV ASEC OTRA PTER FR AG LY IT MT SP
07PARIS864BOUCHER AND FRENCH POLITICAL DIRECTOR ARAUD TALK
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 1 meeting with Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political Director Gerard Araud offered frank views on Afghanistan, counter-narcotics in Central Asia, and France-Turkey relations and offered reco [...]
2007-03-07 07:17:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPARM PBTS PREL PTER SNAR NATO MOPS FR AF PK
07PORTAUPRINCE1832LEAHY VETTING REQUEST: COUNTER TERRORISM SEMINAR FOR 11
[...] This is an action request for WHA/CAR. 2. Post requests the Department's assistance in vetting the following candidates, of the Haitian National Police, who have been nominated to participate in a U.S. sponsored training, pursuant to the Leahy Amendment and Foreign Assistance Act. 3. Thi [...]
2007-11-19 17:28:00Embassy Port Au PrinceUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR MARR MASS PGOV RHUM HA DEA
07RABAT1838AL-ADL WAL IHSANE: MAJOR MOROCCAN ISLAMIST GROUP
[...] (C) Summary: Al-Adl wal-Ihsane, widely assessed as Morocco's largest Islamist organization, concluded its recent annual meeting warning of a "catastrophic" political and economic crisis in Morocco and calling for comprehensive reform, while flatly rejecting violence and terrorism. A prominent [...]
2007-12-13 18:03:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALKISL PGOV PTER MO
07RABAT935MOROCCAN GOVERNMENT CONFRONTS EXTREMIST THEOLOGY
[...] (C) Summary: In late May, Morocco's Ministry of Islamic Affairs convened more than 1200 Moroccan religious scholars and prayer leaders to rebut and condemn the use of religious pretexts for acts of terrorism. The event, which received high profile coverage in Moroccan media, came in the wake [...]
2007-05-30 17:48:00Embassy RabatCONFIDENTIALPTER KISL MO
07RIYADH475CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE JOINT WORKING GROUP MEETS
[...] (S) On March 4-5, the US-Saudi Joint Working Group on Critical Infrastructure Protection met in the MOI Officers Club in Riyadh, co-chaired by the Ministry of Interior's Director of Modernization Saud al-Semari, and Embassy Economic Counselor. The two government delegations met March 4, fol [...]
2007-03-07 13:12:00Embassy RiyadhSECRETEPET PTER PGOV SA
07ROME175ITALY ON THE UNSC: A EUROPEAN VOICE
[...] (C) Summary. Italy enters the UN Security Council under Romano Prodi's center-left government, looking to show its commitment to multilateralism, enhance EU coordination on UNSC issues, and focus on areas within the GOI sphere of influence and where it has troop commitments. The Middle East, [...]
2007-01-26 11:41:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL UNSC IT
07ROME2504ITALY: 2007 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM
[...] (U) The following is post's proposed text for the Italy portion of the 2007 Country Reports on Terrorism. 2. (U) There were no successful large-scale terrorist attacks in Italy in 2007. Italy aggressively investigated and prosecuted terrorism suspects, dismantled terrorist-related cells wi [...]
2007-12-21 14:08:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN KCRM KHLS AEMR
07SANAA1801YEMEN REQUEST FOR FY08 COMMODITIES DONATION UNDER
[...] The ROYG is currently contending with a looming water crisis, explosive population growth, food insecurity, internal conflict, and increasing terrorist activity in the country. To help ease the burden on the ROYG, a reliable partner in the GWOT, Embassy Sanaa seeks $20 million in FY2008 Food [...]
2007-09-19 11:26:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID YM
07SANAA2196WHO HAS THE EAR OF THE PRESIDENT? PART 1:
[...] (C) Summary: President Ali Abdullah Saleh holds all decision-making authority within his country. Nonetheless, he relies on an established network of advisors drawn from his family, his tribe, and others, who have one way or another obtained the President's trust and respect. While his fa [...]
2007-12-03 14:14:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR YM
07SANJOSE1999COSTA RICA: THE WHINSEC SOLUTION?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The GOCR appears poised to release its restrictions on students attending the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC),reversing a May 2007 decision by President Oscar Arias. Minister of Public Security Fernando Berrocal and Vice Minister of the Presidenc [...]
2007-11-19 16:44:00Embassy San JoseCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS PINR CS
07SANTODOMINGO1758EMBASSY SUPPORTS SPECIALIZED 1206-FUNDED CT
[...] (S) Embassy concurs with and supports the concept of specialized counter-terrorism training for Dominican forces as proposed by the U.S. Special Forces Command (SOCSOUTH) and termed OEF-CCA Dominican Republic. This training will enable Dominican forces to effectively conduct unilateral/combine [...]
2007-07-20 20:40:00Embassy Santo DomingoSECRETMARR PTER DR
07SANTODOMINGO2496REQUEST FOR DOD ASSETS FOR HUMANITARIAN OPERATIONS
[...] The Charge d'Affaires requests that the Department seek the assistance of the Department of Defense and U.S. Military Forces to provide humanitarian assistance in response to flooding in the Dominican Republic caused by Tropical Storm Noel and subsequent storms. The Government of the Dominican [...]
2007-11-02 18:11:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIEDEAID MARR PREL DR
07SANTODOMINGO355U/S EDELMAN ON COUNTER-NARCOTICS COOPERATION AND
[...] (C) Summary. On February 2, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman, DEA Chief of Operations Michael Braun, Commander of U.S. Southern Command's Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-South) Rear Admiral Jeffrey Hathaway, Ambassador Hans Hertell and other U.S. civilian and militar [...]
2007-02-20 14:30:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALMASS MOPS PREL KCRM SNAR HA VE DR
07SAOPAULO166UNDER SECRETARY BURNS' LUNCH WITH SAO PAULO GOVERNOR SERRA,
[...] (SBU) Summary: During his February 6-7, 2007 visit to Sao Paulo, Under Secretary for Political Affairs R. Nicholas Burns and his delegation were hosted for lunch by Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra and key members of Serra's cabinet. U/S Burns and the Governor discussed cooperation on biofuels, [...]
2007-03-01 16:06:00Consulate Sao PauloUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAGR EPET SNAR ASEC EINV BR
07SOFIA87BULGARIA AND OPERATION BLACK SEA HARMONY
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Despite persistent U.S. lobbying and a high-level push from official visitors, GoB officials are not yet sold on membership in Turkish-led Operation Black Sea Harmony (OBSH). Credible doubts about Turkey's willingness to share information have fed into deep-seated mistrust of [...]
2007-01-18 13:10:00Embassy SofiaSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER NATO MARR MOPS TU BU
07STATE148605DESIGNATIONS OF IRANIAN ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
[...] (U) This is an action request please see paragraphs 2- 5. For Moscow, Beijing, G7, and all NEA Posts, Washington requests delivery of the talking points at the Ministerial level. OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Secretary Rice and Secretary Paulson will go on camera at 0900 EST on Thu [...]
2007-10-25 11:17:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KNNP IR PARM EFIN
07STATE170488HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time, the Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents which could be cred [...]
2007-12-27 20:49:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
07STATE170492HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR U.S. SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] Department has reviewed its files and finds that it possesses no credible information of gross violations of human rights at this time by the members of the Iraqi Security Forces listed below. If at any time, the Embassy becomes aware of any information regarding incidents which could be cred [...]
2007-12-27 20:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
07STATE29082DEMARCHE REQUEST - ARGENTINA'S REQUEST FOR USG
[...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5, and 12. (U) SUMMARY ----------- 2. (C) Argentina has asked for USG assistance in persuading Interpol to issue six Red Notices for five current and former Iranian officials and one Lebanese national thought by Argentina [...]
2007-03-08 04:59:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALIR AR LE PGOV PREL FBI PTER KJUS ASEC PRT
07TAIPEI1999U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Vice Premier Chiou I-jen told the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission delegation that the cross-Strait military balance is increasingly favoring China. President Chen understands that U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation is essential to Taiwan's defense, Chiou added [...]
2007-08-31 04:36:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD PGOV PREL CH TW
07TEGUCIGALPA1336HONDURAS'S ASSESSMENT OF CENTRAL AMERICA SECURITY
[...] SUMMARY. (C) Post's assessment of the regional security requirements from Honduras focuses on two strategies: a transit zone strategy to disrupt the flow of contraband through Central America, and an anti-crime strategy to reduce the level of violence and address the issues of organized crime, [...]
2007-08-08 15:37:00Embassy TegucigalpaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PTER HO
07TEGUCIGALPA509HONDURAS SCENESETTER FOR HHS SECRETARY LEAVITT
[...] (SBU) Summary: After 14 months in office, the Honduran President, Jose Manuel "Mel" Zelaya Rosales, faces the difficult task of leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Honduras are excellent. Honduras was the first country in the Wester [...]
2007-03-22 22:59:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON MOPS SNAR PTER SOCI HO
07TEGUCIGALPA584HONDURAS SCENESETTER FOR DHS DEPUTY SECRETARY
[...] (SBU) Summary: After 15 months in office, the Honduran President, Jose Manuel "Mel" Zelaya Rosales, faces the difficult task of leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Honduras are excellent. Honduras was the first country in the Wester [...]
2007-04-09 20:08:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON MOPS SNAR PTER SOCI HO
07TEGUCIGALPA585HONDURAS SCENESETTER FOR CODEL THOMPSON
[...] (SBU) Summary: After 15 months in office, the Honduran President, Jose Manuel "Mel" Zelaya Rosales, faces the difficult task of leading one of the poorest countries in Latin America. Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Honduras are excellent. Honduras was the first country in the Wester [...]
2007-04-09 20:13:00Embassy TegucigalpaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOVIP PREL PGOV ECON MOPS SNAR PTER SOCI HO
07TELAVIV1163ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Iraq ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Leading media reported that Defense Secretary Robert Gates ended his short visit to Israel on Thursday with a meeting with PM Olmert and FM Tzipi Livni. Ha'aretz said that the [...]
2007-04-20 09:46:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV1699ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Israel Labor Party Primaries 2. Mideast 2. Democracy ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- Ha'aretz cited the belief of unnamed officials that President Bush will make new suggestions for an Israeli-Palestinian agreement in a speech slate [...]
2007-06-12 10:15:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2050ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-07-03 10:29:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV2737ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-11 10:36:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3548ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Paris Donor's Conference 2. Gaza ------------------------- Key Stories in the Media: ------------------------- All media reported that eleven Palestinians were killed since Monday night in four aerial strikes of IAF among them nine Islamic Jihad activists. One of the dead is a senior [...]
2007-12-18 11:51:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
07TELAVIV3586GENERAL JAMES L. JONES' FIRST MEETINGS IN ISRAEL
[...] (S) Summary. Special Envoy for Middle East Security, retired General James L. Jones, met with Prime Minister Olmert, Defense Minister Barak, IDF Chief of General Staff Ashkenazi and members of the General Staff, Foreign Minister Livni, and Israel Security Agency head Diskin December 18. In all of h [...]
2007-12-20 16:21:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL PTER MOPS KPAL IS
07TELAVIV728ISRAEL MEDIA REACTION
[...] Mideast 2. Iran 3. Proposed Baghdad Conference ------------------------- Key stories in the media: ------------------------- The Jerusalem Post reported that an agreement has been reached with Hamas over the number of prisoners Israel will release in return for Cpl. Gilad Shali [...]
2007-03-08 10:25:00Embassy Tel AvivUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR IS
07TOKYO1689JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/18/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-18 02:37:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO1843JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 04/25/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-04-25 01:46:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO2030TRILATERAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE COOPERATION FORUM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: At the first meeting of the trilateral Security and Defense Cooperation Forum (SDCF),U.S., Japanese and Australian diplomatic and defense officials agreed on a range of trilateral initiatives, including: -- a U.S.-Japan-Australia P-3C exercise in October 2007; -- seminars to [...]
2007-05-07 22:47:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR AS JA
07TOKYO232JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01/19/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-19 01:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO2395 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/29/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-29 08:13:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO36JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 01//07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-01-09 01:16:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO4094 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 09//07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-04 08:23:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO4121JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 09/06/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-06 01:29:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO4715JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 10/09/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-09 04:54:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO4721 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 10/09/07
[...] Purpose of the law In order to contribute positively and independently to the efforts of the international community to stop and eliminate international terrorism, refueling operations by the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) toward the vessels of each country participating in maritime interdiction [...]
2007-10-09 08:00:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO4803 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 10/15/07-1
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-15 02:34:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO4902 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 10/19/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-19 08:26:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO5032 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 10/29/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-29 07:59:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO5228 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 11/14/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-14 08:22:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO5549 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 12/13/07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-12-13 08:05:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO856 DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 02//07
[...] No summary [...]
2007-02-28 22:59:00Embassy TokyoUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KMDR KPAO PGOV PINR ECON ELAB JA
07TOKYO977JAPAN, AUSTRALIA BACK CLOSER TRILATERAL DEFENSE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese and Australian defense and diplomatic officials endorsed a U.S. proposal for an Assistant Secretary-level Trilateral Security and Defense Cooperation Forum (SDCF),and called for an ambitious, "results-oriented" agenda for the new body focused on "early deliverables", dur [...]
2007-03-07 22:43:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR AS JA
07USNATO229U.S., UK BRIEF ISAF CONTRIBUTORS ON AFGHANISTAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. In a joint briefing to the North Atlantic Council and ISAF troop contributors, INL/PDAS and Coordinator for Counternarcotics and Justice Reform in Afghanistan, Ambassador Thomas Schweich, and Head of the FCO's Afghan Drugs Interdepartmental Unit Peter Holland described the narco [...]
2007-04-04 15:02:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALMOPS NATO PGOV PREL SNAR AF
07USNATO282NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT MAY 2, 2007
[...] (S) SUMMARY: -- Afghanistan: Allegations of civilian deaths near Herat seized PermReps, attention as the U.S. and Spain push for NATO to develop a response to such allegations. SHAPE focused attention on increased enemy suicide attacks and the need to counter increasing IED attacks, includi [...]
2007-05-02 16:45:00Mission USNATOSECRET//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
07USNATO357NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT JUNE 6 2007
[...] (S) SUMMARY: -- Afghanistan: SYG stated that force generation is a top priority for the Alliance in the run-up to the Defense Ministerial. Chairman of the Military Committee (CMC) briefed on: next steps in long-term Afghan National Army (ANA) training; support to ESDP police mission in Afgh [...]
2007-06-07 12:35:00Mission USNATOSECRET//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
07USNATO408REPORT OF SENIOR RESOURCE BOARD PLENARY MEETING JUN 28 & 29, 2007
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Senior Resource Board (SRB),meeting on June 28 and 29, endorsed the Capability Package (CP) for Vital Security Projects for NATO Command Facilities and agreed on plans of action for a variety of resource issues. The following topics were considered: CP for Deployable Ground Based [...]
2007-07-09 06:57:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALAORC MARR NATO
07USNATO527NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
[...] (S) Summary from the NAC Meeting: -- Afghanistan: Deputy Secretary General (D/SYG) Minuto-Rizzo urged continued efforts to find a long-term fix to ISAF helicopters shortfalls, and Deputy Chairman of the Military Committee (D/CMC) Eikenberry reminded the NAC of continuing CJSOR shortfalls. T [...]
2007-09-27 10:37:00Mission USNATOSECRET//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
07USNATO533RUSSIAN MILITARY DOCTRINE VIEWS NATO AS A
[...] (C) This is an Action Request: please see paragraph 8. 2. (C) Summary: After delivering a lackluster briefing on Russian military reforms, Russian Senior Military Representative Kuznetsov demonstrated previously unseen frankness in responding to Allies' questions in the September 29 NATO-R [...]
2007-09-28 15:11:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL MARR KCFE RU
07USNATO540NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - OCTOBER 3, 2007
[...] (C/NF) Summary from the NAC Meeting: -- Afghanistan: MG Robert Cone, Commander of the U.S. Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A),reported on progress and challenges training Afghan National Security Forces and noted new efforts to build police through &Focused District D [...]
2007-10-04 07:27:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
07USNATO587NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - OCTOBER 31, 2007
[...] (C/NF) Summary from the NAC Meeting: -- Afghanistan: The SYG commended the good discussions on Afghanistan at last week's informal defense ministerial at Noordwijk and at this week's informal SYG coffee with PermReps. He also noted SACEUR,s recent letter regarding the strains placed on ISAF [...]
2007-11-02 17:14:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
07USNATO616NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT - NOVEMBER 21, 2007
[...] (C/NF) Summary from the NAC Meeting: -- Afghanistan: SHAPE reported that November through February historically has been a period of reduced activity by Opposing Militant Forces (OMF),but OMF would likely seek to retain a high op tempo in limited areas. Ambassador Nuland noted that she had [...]
2007-11-23 16:26:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNNATO PREL AF
07USNATO625NATO SENIOR DEFENSE GROUP ON PROLIFERATION (DGP)
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The NATO Senior Defense Group on Proliferation (DGP) met in plenary session at NATO HQ on November 14. The committee was co-chaired by Mr. Joseph Benkert (PDASD/OSD/GSA) of the United States and Mr. Cezary Lusinski (MOD) of Poland. Associated with this month's Plenary, the DGP [...]
2007-11-30 15:19:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALMARR MCAP MNUC NATO PARM PREL
07USNATO92NATO SENIOR DEFENSE GROUP ON PROLIFERATION (DGP)
[...] (C) SUMMARY. On 24 January 2007, Mr. Joseph Benkert, OSD PDASD for Global Security Affairs, and Mr. Ivan Dvorak, Chief of Defense Policy and Strategy Division, Czech Republic, co-chaired the Senior Defense Group on Proliferation (DGP) Plenary session. The DGP discussed policy guidance from t [...]
2007-02-14 11:35:00Mission USNATOSECRETMARR MCAP MNUC NATO PARM PREL
07USNATO95SUBJECT: BACKGROUNDER FOR NATO PARLIAMENTARY
[...] (SBU) We look forward to your visit to Brussels, where your presence will remind Allies once again of the strong Congressional support for the Alliance. Today, NATO is conducting operations on three continents bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan and the Balkans, while supporting peac [...]
2007-02-14 17:26:00Mission USNATOUNCLASSIFIEDMARR NATO OREP PREL PTER
07USUNNEWYORK1025AMIS COMMANDER AGWAI: UNAMID NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: AU Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) Force Commander General Martin Luther Agwai told USUN MSC and POL staff November 15 that UNAMID needs additional accommodations and equipment to deploy its forces effectively. Agwai reported that the Government of the Sudan (GOS) continues to insis [...]
2007-11-15 21:22:00USUN New YorkCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL SU MOPS
07VIENNA2340AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 05, 2007
[...] No summary [...]
2007-09-05 13:20:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2406AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 13, 2007
[...] Three Islamists arrested in Vienna are said to have had ties to terrorist network al Qaeda. The two men and one woman are suspected of having produced and published a video message, which -- according to ORF radio -- "indirectly" threatened attacks against Austria and Germany, unless they withd [...]
2007-09-13 13:42:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2428AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 18, 2007
[...] Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer is to meet with religious leaders, including leaders from Austria's Islamic Community, today. Talks are aimed at defusing a debate over Islam's presence in the country in the wake of arrests of four suspected Islamist militants in Austria and Canada last week. Gusen [...]
2007-09-18 12:24:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2466AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: September 21, 2007
[...] The wife of Wolfgang Floettl, one of the key defendants in the trial surrounding the Bawag banking scandal took the witness stand Thursday, as one of the most closely-watched trials in recent Austrian history continues to grind on. Anne Eisenhower, the granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhow [...]
2007-09-21 09:44:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO AU
07VIENNA2679AUSTRIAN MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS: October 24, 2007
[...] Austrian Education Minister Claudia Schmied of the Social Democrats (SPOe) has said she is "appalled" by People's Party (OeVP) efforts to block the introduction, in selected areas of Austria, of comprehensive-type schools. Speaking after talks with the People's Party education spokesperson Frit [...]
2007-10-24 12:45:00Embassy ViennaUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KPAO AU
07WELLINGTON194PM CLARK GOES TO WASHINGTON
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Clark has announced to New Zealanders that she will use her March 20-21 visit to Washington to discuss key regional and world events with the President and other Senior Officials. In reality, she has a broader agenda as well: to improve the tone of her dialogue w [...]
2007-03-02 04:55:00Embassy WellingtonSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV NZ
07WELLINGTON658BGEN TOOLAN (OSD) VISIT TO NEW ZEALAND
[...] (C) Summary. Brigadier General John Toolan's visit marked the highest level OSD visit to New Zealand in years. The General met with the leadership of the New Zealand Defense Force and Ministry of Defense, including Chief of Defense Force (CDF) LTGEN Jerry Mateparae, Secretary of Defense Jo [...]
2007-09-04 23:03:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR NZ
07YEREVAN132 SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT-ODC ARMENIA-JANUARY 2007
[...] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Expeditionary Medical Services (EMEDS) contingency hospital training conducted in Armenia on 31 Jan - 4 Feb 07. WIF funded personnel reform seminar coordinations on track. FMF AM-B-BAA Peacekeeping battalion equipment delivery not yet completed. NCO program development mee [...]
2007-02-06 11:45:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP KCFE XG AM
07YEREVAN566 SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES REPORT-ODC ARMENIA-April 2007
[...] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: ODC Armenia conducted visit of Defense Reutilization Management Office and Excess Defense Article stockyard in Kaiserslautern; FY08 Counter Terrorism Fellowship Program plan developed at TPMR; Letter of Request for equipping Nuclear Biological and Chemical defense platoon se [...]
2007-05-07 09:54:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIEDMCAP KCFE XG AM
08ABUDHABI296MARCH 11 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE AND MARCH 12 JOINT
[...] (S) Summary: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to the March 11 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) and March 12 Joint Military Commission (JMC) as opportunities to renew our mutual commitment to shared strategic goals with the UAE, to remind the UAE military of U.S. appreciation for its support and i [...]
2008-03-06 12:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ LE AE
08ACCRA395GHANA: SCENE SETTER FOR CODEL FRANK'S VISIT TO GHANA MARCH
[...] Mr. Chairman and Honorable Members of Congress: Our entire mission joins me in extending to you a very warm welcome to Ghana. We hope your visit here helps inform you and the committee members, and look forward to supporting your objectives. 2. SUMMARY: After celebrating 50 years of indepe [...]
2008-03-25 14:38:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA OVIP PREL PGOV ECON AMGT GH
08ACCRA480GHANA: SCENE SETTER FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY BARRETT'S VISIT TO
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-07 08:10:00Embassy AccraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA OVIP PREL PGOV ECON AMGT GH
08ADDISABABA1571ETHIOPIA'S BROKEN PROMISES
[...] (S/NF) A paradigm shift must occur in the United States' discourse with Ethiopia on foreign assistance. Over the past year, the United States Government (USG) has delivered on all Ethiopian government (GoE) claims of "broken promises" in order to enhance the security of the Ethiopian state and [...]
2008-06-09 12:47:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PINR MASS MOPS ET
08ADDISABABA2587SUPPLEMENT TO COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT FOR PURCHASE
[...] (S)Embassy Addis Ababa's Country Team still supports the purchase of Night Vision Devices (NVDs) for the Ethiopian National Defense Force (REFTELs) and offers the below information for clarification of outstanding issues. The requirement is for the procurement of 400 AN/PVS 7-B and ancilla [...]
2008-09-18 11:21:00Embassy Addis AbabaSECRET//NOFORNEAID MASS PREL ET
08ADDISABABA3296PRIME MINISTER MELES EXPLAINS SOMALIA WITHDRAWAL
[...] (C) Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles praised U.S. relations as vital to regional security and Ethiopia's efforts to fight poverty, during the visit by Senator Inhofe, who was accompanied by Congressmen Miller, Neugebauer and Aderholt. Prime Minister Meles particularly praised our bilateral intel [...]
2008-12-09 13:41:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS EAID ET SO SU
08ANKARA1046SECRETARY CHERTOFF URGES INCREASED
[...] (C) Summary. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff urged more interactive and continuous counterterrorism cooperation with Turkey in May 28 meetings with senior Prime Ministry, Foreign Ministry (MFA),Interior Ministry (MOI),Justice Ministry (MOJ),Jandarma General [...]
2008-06-05 12:47:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER TU
08ANKARA11TURKISH PRESIDENT GUL'S JANUARY VISIT TO WASHINGTON
[...] (SBU) Abdullah Gul is Turkey's first president to visit Washington since 1999. He took office in August following a sharp confrontation between the government and military in April and an overwhelming Justice and Development Party (AKP) victory in parliamentary elections in July. Gul's move f [...]
2008-01-03 13:20:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL PTER ENRG TU
08ANKARA1386REQUESTING DIPLOMATIC STATUS FOR OFFICE OF DEFENSE
[...] Post requests Department approve diplomatic status for Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Turkey personnel in accordance with 3 FAH-1 H-2438.2 in lieu of status under the NATO Status of Forces (SOFA) Implementing Agreement with Turkey. ODC Turkey Chief enjoyed diplomatic status until 2005, w [...]
2008-08-04 12:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDAPER MARR TU
08ANKARA1559ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-28 14:34:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA1633CJCS VISIT TO TURKEY
[...] (S) The timing of your visit to Turkey is ideal. The President's commitment in November to provide enhanced intelligence against the PKK immensely strengthened US engagement here. But we are now at some pivot points: -- in Turkey, a new CHOD and DCHOD, both critical people for our work on [...]
2008-09-11 10:47:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR GG IZ TU
08ANKARA1640ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-12 13:38:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA166TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP: January 2008
[...] Turkey launched air strikes against PKK terrorist positions in northern Iraq on December 16, 17, 22 and 26. Several of the air strikes were supported by artillery fire. During the same period, counterterrorism operations within Southeast Turkey and against PKK terrorists in several cities con [...]
2008-01-29 10:50:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL CH KZ GR TU
08ANKARA1766ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-10-10 14:14:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA1902SCENESETTER FOR THE WASHINGTON VISIT OF TURKISH
[...] (C) Admiral Atac's visit will permit us to further cement strong bilateral military ties through the service with which we have perhaps the strongest bond. This visit will allow Atac to raise the most pressing issues for the Turkish Navy today: -- U.S. naval presence in the Black Sea in re [...]
2008-11-03 14:49:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL MARR MASS IZ RU TU
08ANKARA1917FM BABACAN IN AFGHANISTAN; GILLANI, KARZAI IN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: FM Babacan stressed Turkey's commitment to Afghanistan during his October 26-27 visit to Kabul, Wardak and northern Afghanistan. The Turks are pressing forward on infrastructure and education projects, but face obstacles from local and national authorities in Kabul. Turkey has [...]
2008-11-05 14:39:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS PTER MARR EAID EINV AF PK TU
08ANKARA1938HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG: TURKEY'S NEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Bureaucratic turf battles and finger pointing continue to frame Ankara's recent announcement of a new civilian structure to manage GoT efforts against the PKK in southeastern Turkey. That announcement came after extensive discussion on a new counterterrorism approach, amid mount [...]
2008-11-07 17:16:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PINR TU
08ANKARA1939HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG: TURKEY'S NEW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Bureaucratic turf battles and finger pointing continue to frame Ankara's recent announcement of a new civilian structure to manage GoT efforts against the PKK in southeastern Turkey. That announcement came after extensive discussion on a new counterterrorism approach, amid mount [...]
2008-11-10 05:19:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPTER PGOV PINR TU
08ANKARA2151TURKEY: 2008 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM
[...] Domestic and transnational terrorist groups have targeted Turkish nationals and foreigners in Turkey, including, on occasion, USG personnel, for more than 40 years. Terrorist groups that operated in Turkey have included Kurdish separatist, Marxist-Leninist, radical Islamist, and pro-Chechen gr [...]
2008-12-22 14:07:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV PTER TU
08ANKARA2177ANKARA MEDIA REACTION REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-29 12:57:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR TU
08ANKARA313TURKEY: SOLDIERS CAPTURED BY PKK ON TRIAL
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The trial of the eight Turkish soldiers captured and subsequently released by the PKK in October 2007 began on February 1 in the Jandarma Command Military Court in Van. Following the hearing, the soldiers were released and will return to court April 25. The trial has been belo [...]
2008-02-19 15:14:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS PTER TU
08ANKARA324TURKEY/IRAQ: ASSISTING TURKEY WITH BORDER SECURITY
[...] (S) Summary: U.S. intelligence cooperation in support of Turkish operations against the PKK has transformed our bilateral relations. As we look for ways to lower Turkey's reliance on purely military means to protect its borders, Turkey has expressed an interest in intelligence, surveillance [...]
2008-02-21 12:04:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PTER KCRM MARR MOPS TU IZ IR
08ANKARA345PM ERDOGAN TELLS CODEL BIDEN TURKEY CAN DO MORE IN
[...] (C) Summary. Turkish PM Erdogan briefed visiting Senators Biden, Kerry and Hagel February 22 on GOT efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq, the fight against terrorism and Turkey's relations with Armenia. Noting the senators' previous stop in Afghanistan, Erdogan said Turkey can do more in Afghanistan [...]
2008-02-25 07:31:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO PTER PGOV AF IZ TU
08ANKARA349TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP: January 2008
[...] Turkey carried out air strikes against PKK terrorist positions in northern Iraq on January 15. Turkish General Staff (TGS) announced that over 60 targets were hit. Counter-terrorism operations within Southeast Turkey against PKK terrorists continued during month. TGS reported that 36 terrori [...]
2008-02-25 08:45:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL IZ IT UK MK QA GR TU
08ANKARA567TURKEY/NATO: TURKEY AND OUR BUCHAREST SUMMIT
[...] (C) Summary: Turkey broadly supports USG priorities for the NATO Summit in Bucharest. MFA and Turkish General Staff (TGS) contacts told us Turkey: -- continues to make significant contributions to Afghanistan and may be open to additional contributions to ISAF; -- does not oppose on-the-groun [...]
2008-03-26 14:16:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NATO TU
08ANKARA577TURKEY STRESSES TO FM SPANTA ITS CONTINUED
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Afghan FM Spanta, visiting Ankara March 18, did not ask for more troops from Turkey, saying it was a NATO decision. He did, however, ask for more military training. Turkey is prepared to respond; FM Babacan will take up the issue with the Turkish General Staff (TGS). Spanta als [...]
2008-03-27 15:57:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER NATO AF PK TU
08ASHGABAT1488 TURKMENISTAN: OVERVIEW OF USG BORDER SECURITY ASSISTANCE
[...] The following report about USG border security assistance to Turkmenistan is post's response to reftel request by the Export Control and Related Border Security Interagency Working Group (IWG) for Central Asia to compile an overview of all of nonproliferation, law enforcement, counter-narcotic [...]
2008-11-13 12:50:00Embassy AshgabatUNCLASSIFIEDETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP TX
08ASHGABAT758TURKMENISTAN OFFERS NAVCENT COUNTER-NARCOTICS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Minister of Defense Mammetgeldiyev told NAVCENT Commander Vice Admiral Cosgriff on June 12: -- Turkmenistan is keenly aware of the Afghan narcotics problem and offers the United States full cooperation; -- precursor chemicals for heroin processing need closer attention; - [...]
2008-06-13 11:52:00Embassy AshgabatSECRETPGOV PREL PARM MARR SNAR KCRM IR AF TX
08ASHGABAT93SCENESETTER FOR CDR, USCENTCOM VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Your second visit to Turkmenistan follows the visits in mid-January of Senator Lugar to Ashgabat and of the Turkmenistani Defense Minister and Border Service Chief to NAVCENT HQ in Bahrain. This visit will help continue the ongoing, bilateral dialogue on security issues, while [...]
2008-01-18 03:01:00Embassy AshgabatSECRETPGOV PREL MARR EPET ECON TX
08ASMARA89ERITREAN MFA ON UNMEE, COUNTER-TERRORISM, AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Fessehazion Petros, the second-ranking official in Eritrea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with the ambassador for ninety minutes February 21 and discussed UNMEE, regional dynamics, counter-terrorism, Kosovo, and bilateral issues. He reiterated a litany of perceived slights t [...]
2008-02-21 13:35:00Embassy AsmaraCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO PTER ER
08ASTANA2352KAZAKHSTAN: BORDER SECURITY ASSISTANCE
[...] (U) SUMMARY. The fundamental strategic aim of the U.S. Mission is a stable, secure, democratic and prosperous Kazakhstan. The strategic partnership between the United States and Kazakhstan for border security is based on our common security interests including bolstering Central Asian sovere [...]
2008-11-26 02:13:00Embassy AstanaUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL ETTC MNUC SNAR KSTC KNNP KZ
08ASTANA357KAZAKHSTAN: KNB INTENSIFIES INVESTIGATION OF GRACE
[...] (C) Summary: On January 25, Committee for National Security (KNB) agents raided yet another Grace Presbyterian Church, this time in Almaty. The raid is the latest step in an ongoing KNB investigation of the denomination, which began with August 2007 raids on two churches and several church-re [...]
2008-02-21 09:14:00Embassy AstanaCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL KIRF KDEM KZ
08ASUNCION313HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW - UNITS OF PARAGUAYAN SECURITY
[...] Embassy has reviewed its internal files and records in accordance with standardized vetting procedures and finds no derogatory information on the following units (or person) of the Paraguayan security forces that are intended recipients of U.S. training and/or security assistance. 2. Candid [...]
2008-05-12 20:28:00Embassy AsuncionUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION365TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR 6TH SPECIAL
[...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation Paraguay (ODC),and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the 6th Special Operations Squadron (6th SOS) Counter Narco-Terrorism Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here (reftel). In accordance with the TOR, the f [...]
2008-06-03 12:07:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION379REVISED: TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR 6TH
[...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation Paraguay (ODC),Drug Enforcement Agency Attache, and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the 6th Special Operations Squadron (6th SOS) Counter Narco-Terrorism Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here (reftel). I [...]
2008-06-10 20:58:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION400TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR NAVAL SPECIAL
[...] (U) The Ambassador, Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) Paraguay, and the Paraguayan Military Forces Commander concur with the Terms of Reference (TOR) and deployment as outlined here (reftel). In accordance with the TOR, the following information is provided: A. (U) Chief of Mission (COM) [...]
2008-06-19 12:29:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION526TERMS OF REFERENCE CONCURRENCE FOR FY09 DEPLOYMENT
[...] (U) The Ambassador, U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation Paraguay (USODC),Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA),and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) concur with the 1st Psychological Operations Battalion (POB) Military Information Support Team (MIST) deployment as outlined here (reft [...]
2008-07-30 20:19:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETPHUM MARR MASS PGOV SOCI PINS SNAR PA
08ASUNCION535SCENE-SETTER FOR LUGO INAUGURATION
[...] (C) Embassy Asuncion warmly welcomes Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez and members of the U.S. delegation attending the August 15 inauguration of President Fernando Lugo. The Lugo administration represents the first interruption in Colorado Party rule in 61 years. Your visit provides an o [...]
2008-08-01 18:01:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PGOV SNAR PA
08ASUNCION62THREE PLUS ONE READOUT
[...] (C) The January 10-11 Three-Plus-One Security Dialogue with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and the United States in Asuncion played out as expected, with fruitful coordination on the margins of the meeting, but plenary interventions from the three focused primarily on crime fighting and preserving [...]
2008-01-29 17:16:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPTER KCRM PGOV GTIP SNAR PA BR AR
08BAGHDAD1503MCNS ON MAY 11 REVIEWS SADR CITY AND MOSUL
[...] (S REL AS UK) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki chaired the May 11 Ministerial Committee on National Security (MCNS). The committee reviewed military operations in Sadr City (Baghdad) and in Mosul (Ninewa Province). Operations will continue in Sadr City, Maliki declared, until the crim [...]
2008-05-14 11:33:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR PGOV PREL PTER SY IZ
08BAGHDAD1543HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Iraqi Security Forces who have been nominated for training in the United States. Post has no derogatory information. [...]
2008-05-19 13:48:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08BAGHDAD2163IMPROVING IRAQI BORDER SECURITY: A WORK IN PROGRESS
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Border security continues to be a focus of both GOI and Coalition attention as the security situation improves and Iraq takes increasing responsibility for its own affairs. Al Qaeda in Iraq's reliance on transnational networks is increasing as its operating space and popularity [...]
2008-07-11 14:25:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPBTS PREL PTER IR IZ SY
08BAGHDAD2312SCENESETTER FOR WASHINGTON VISIT OF IRAQI MINISTER
[...] (S) Iraqi Minister of Interior Jawad al-Bolani is a hard working, honest broker achieving real but fragile success in his efforts to rid the Ministry of the Interior (MOI) of corruption and sectarianism. He arrives in Washington against a backdrop of increasing good news about security in Ira [...]
2008-07-24 15:54:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPINS PGOV PTER PNAT MOPS MCAP MARR IZ
08BAGHDAD26SCENESETTER FOR IRAQI MINISTER OF DEFENSE ABDEL
[...] (S) Iraqi Minister of Defense Abdel Qadr arrives in Washington against a backdrop of encouraging news about security in Iraq, still tentative legislative progress, and just as the USG SOFA negotiating team begins its preliminary work prior to its initial meeting with the GOI later this month. [...]
2008-01-03 11:41:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETIZ MARR MCAP MOPS PGOV PINS PNAT PTER
08BAGHDAD2608IRAQI NSC ON AUGUST 10 REVIEWS SECURITY SITUATION
[...] (S/REL MCFI) Summary: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki chaired the August 10 meeting of the National Security Council (I-NSC) that focused on security operations in Diyala, budget execution, and the need for re-energized security operations in Mosul in the face of an up-tick of AQI and criminal [...]
2008-08-17 09:35:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR MASS PREL PTER IZ
08BAGHDAD2708CONFIDANTE TO SUNNI ARAB VICE PRESIDENT BLASTS PM
[...] (C) Summary: A senior advisor to (Sunni) Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi complained August 21 that Prime Minister Maliki, emboldened by the success of this spring's security operations in Basra and Sadr City, was increasingly dropping the pretense of partnership with the ruling coalition's Sunn [...]
2008-08-23 11:59:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KISL IZ
08BAGHDAD2860IRAQI NSC AUGUST 31 DISCUSSES COUNTERING
[...] (S/REL MCFI) Summary: Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki chaired the August 31 meeting of the Iraqi National Security Council (I-NSC) that followed up on the previous week's (reftel) discussion of preventing assassinations, detainee releases, and operations in Diyala. The Council also spent consi [...]
2008-09-05 15:32:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MASS MARR ENGR ECON IZ
08BAGHDAD291PROGRESS IN TRANSFER OF IRAQ SECURITY
[...] (C) Summary: The fourth quarterly meeting of the High Level Working Group held January 24 to discuss the Joint Committee for Accelerating the Transfer of Iraq Security indicated progress. Consistent Iraqi themes were to reduce the number of supporting committees either through closure or con [...]
2008-01-31 15:50:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPINS PGOV MOPS PTER PINR IZ
08BAGHDAD343CHARGE AND CG MEET PM TO DISCUSS MOSUL SECURITY,
[...] (C) MNF-I Commanding General (CG) David Petraeus and CDA Patricia Butenis met Thursday, January 31, 2008 with Prime Minister Maliki. In a cordial and relaxed hour-long meeting, they discussed security operations in Mosul, Turkish cut-off of electricity deliveries, implications for current GOI [...]
2008-02-06 10:23:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR PGOV PREL PTER EINV ENGR KU TU IZ
08BAGHDAD3598GOI AGREES UPON MODALITIES FOR IRAQ-TURKEY-USA
[...] (S) Summary: GOI spokesman told Ambassador and MNF-I CG November 11 that GOI needs more time to make arrangements for the security trilateral with Turkey and the U.S. He explained the idea is the GOI's and that the goals are to both achieve tangible results (absent from Turkish visits to B [...]
2008-11-13 13:32:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETIZ TU PREL PTER KSEC MARR MOPS
08BAGHDAD3671IRAQI NSC DISCUSSES NTM-I AND OTHER ISSUES AT
[...] (S) Summary. At the November 16, Iraqi NSC meeting, NSA Rubaie unexpectedly raised the future of the NATO Training Mission Iraq (NTM-I). When the NSC became bogged down on the issue of the wide range of other possible areas of cooperation proposed by NATO in addition to the training already [...]
2008-11-20 10:18:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR MASS PREL PTER SY IZ
08BAGHDAD3710IRAQ-TURKEY-U.S. DECIDE TO ESTABLISH COORDINATING
[...] (C) The November 19, Baghdad, Turkey/Iraq/U.S. security trilateral on combating the PKK resulted in an agreement to form a trilateral committee to be based in Baghdad within ten days to share intelligence and discuss operational coordination and also saw successful participation by KRG repres [...]
2008-11-25 05:11:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALIZ TU PREL MARR GR
08BAGHDAD3718HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidate of the Iraqi Armed Forces who has been nominated for training in the United States. Post has no derogatory information. 3. [...]
2008-11-25 10:10:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08BAGHDAD3731USAID IRAQ MISSION WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: USAID/Iraq requests waivers to collocation and setback requirements required by the Secure Embassy Construction and Counter-Terrorism Act (SECCA) of 1999. Additionally, USAID/Iraq requests exceptions to the following OSPB standards: 12 FAH-5 H-433.1-1 paragraph (c),clear z [...]
2008-11-25 17:52:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT ABLD EAID
08BAGHDAD3747IRAQI NSC DISCUSSES TRILATERAL MEETING WITH U.S.
[...] (S) Summary. At the November 23 meeting of the Iraqi National Security Council (NSC),with Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Rafi Essawi sitting in as chair for the Prime Minister, the Council received a report from Minister of State for National Security Affairs Shirwan Waeili on the recent U.S.- [...]
2008-11-28 16:57:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR MASS PREL PTER SY IZ
08BAGHDAD3811COUNTERING HOSTAGE-TAKING IN IRAQ
[...] (S) SUMMARY. Embassy Baghdad's Office of Hostage Affairs (OHA) has provided critical support to the Embassy and MNF-I in the recovery of hostages captured by a multitude of criminal/insurgent organizations in Iraq. Formed in 2004 as the Hostage Working Group (HWG),OHA has three primary role [...]
2008-12-04 14:57:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETASEC IZ MOPS PGOV PINS PTER
08BAGHDAD3959HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING FOR US SPONSORED TRAINING
[...] This is an action request. 2. Pursuant to the Leahy Act and Foreign Assistance Act, post requests the Department's assistance in screening the following candidates of the Iraqi Army who have been nominated for training in the United States. Post has no derogatory information. 3. The nam [...]
2008-12-19 10:03:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDIZ MOPS PGOV PHUM PINS PREL
08BAGHDAD4033IRAQI NSC DISCUSSES INSURGENT FINANCING, AGREEMENT
[...] (S) Summary. At the December 21, 2009 meting of the Iraqi National Security Council (NSC),Prime Minister (PM) Nouri al-Maliki received a detailed report from the Minister of Defense (MoD) on the internal sources of financing for Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) and other insurgent organizations. Accor [...]
2008-12-26 14:38:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR MASS PREL PTER SY IZ
08BAGHDAD570MCNS ON FEBRUARY 24 DISCUSSES TURKISH INCURSION,
[...] (S/REL AS UK) Deputy Prime Minister (D/PM) Barham Saleh opened the February 24 Ministerial Committee on National Security (MCNS) meeting with a discussion of the Turkish incursion into northern Iraq (ref. A). National Security Advisor (NSA) Muwaffaq Rubaie presented a list of intelligence col [...]
2008-02-27 13:52:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS MARR PGOV PREL PTER SY IZ TU
08BAGHDAD780TALABANI VISIT TO TURKEY: PURSUING THE POLITICAL
[...] (S) SUMMARY: The successful March 7/8 visit of President Talabani to Turkey has changed dramatically the political atmosphere between the two countries, and created the space for setting in motion diplomatic steps that can lead to concrete cooperation on the PKK problem. To be successful, th [...]
2008-03-15 13:48:00Embassy BaghdadSECRETMOPS PGOV PREL PTER IZ TU
08BAGHDAD855WEEKLY MEETING WITH PM, MARCH 13: SOFA/STRATEGIC
[...] (S) In a cordial meeting March 13 at Prime Minister Maliki's weekly security meeting with Ambassador Crocker and GEN Petraeus, Ambassador briefed Maliki on the dual-tracked, concurrent negotiation of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and the Strategic Framework (SF) by a technical experts [...]
2008-03-20 14:47:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNMARR PREL PGOV MASS MOPS IZ
08BAGHDAD909WEEKLY MEETING WITH PM, MARCH 13: SOFA/STRATEGIC
[...] (S) In a cordial meeting March 13 at Prime Minister Maliki's weekly security meeting with Ambassador Crocker and GEN Petraeus, Ambassador briefed Maliki on the dual-tracked, concurrent negotiation of the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and the Strategic Framework (SF) by a technical experts [...]
2008-03-25 16:08:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNMARR PREL PGOV MASS MOPS IZ
08BAGHDAD92PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS CENTERS CHANGING THE PREMISE
[...] (C) On December 16th, Basrah become the second province to transfer to Provincial Iraqi Control (PIC) with a federally-mandated provincial operations command in charge of the province,s security forces. Established in several volatile provinces by Prime Minister Maliki, these operations comma [...]
2008-01-13 11:09:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALMCAP MOPS PGOV PINS PREL IZ
08BAGHDAD944DPM SALIH ON VIOLENCE IN SHIA AREAS, ECONOMIC
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih told Ambassador March 25 that he believes Moqtada al-Sadr has decided to try to bring down the government. They discussed developments around the south and in Baghdad regarding the increased violence since March 23. Ambassador asked Salih to [...]
2008-03-27 13:07:00Embassy BaghdadSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL ECON TU KU IZ
08BAMAKO462OF TUAREGS AND TERRORISTS: A REBEL'S VIEW OF
[...] No summary [...]
2008-05-21 14:18:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPTER PINS PINR ML
08BAMAKO817MALI: REQUEST FOR 1206 EQUIPMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-29 12:21:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALASEC MASS PTER PREL ML
08BAMAKO918TUAREG REBEL LEADER IYAD AG GHALI WANTS OVERHAUL
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-01 10:16:00Embassy BamakoCONFIDENTIALPINS PINR PTER PREL ASEC ML
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN105SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF ADMIRAL KEATING TO
[...] (C) Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is pleased to welcome you to Brunei. Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Commander General Halbi is enthusiastic about your visit, and his staff has supported our request for you to meet with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah (not yet confirmed). Yours is the highest- [...]
2008-04-03 02:59:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALMASS MARR MOPS PREL PGOV BX
08BANDARSERIBEGAWAN129BRUNEI TO ADMIRAL KEATING: WE NEED AMERICANS IN
[...] (C) During PACOM Commander Admiral Keating's visit to Brunei, we heard one clear and consistent message: in Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah's phrasing, "we need the Americans around this region." In a wide-ranging conversation, the Sultan welcomed U.S.-Brunei mil-mil activities including the ann [...]
2008-05-01 06:47:00Embassy Bandar Seri BegawanCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR BX
08BANGKOK1991PDAS FEIERSTEIN DISCUSSES CT ISSUES WITH THAI
[...] (C) Summary: In a round of meetings in early June to discuss Thai counterterrorism issues, Thai security officials told S/CT PDAS Gerald Feierstein that they did not believe Thailand is a likely target of international terrorism, but acknowledged that Thailand did have a regional role in deali [...]
2008-06-27 08:33:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL PTER TH
08BANGKOK2415THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, which have been selected to attend the course sche [...]
2008-08-11 10:11:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
08BANGKOK2418THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for individuals listed below, which have been selected to attend the course sche [...]
2008-08-12 23:52:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
08BANGKOK3349THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for the officer listed below, who has been selected to attend the conference in [...]
2008-11-12 03:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
08BANGKOK585SCENESETTER FOR ADMIRAL KEATING
[...] (C) Summary. Admiral Keating, your visit to Thailand will afford you a chance to see the importance of Thailand to our regional security interests as the United States and Thailand celebrate 175 years of relations. You will also have an opportunity to underscore the United States Government's [...]
2008-02-22 11:11:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
08BANGKOK826THAILAND EMBASSY/STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see Para. 2. 2. (U) JUSMAG THAI has requested that the Embassy/State Department complete human rights vetting request for Individuals listed below, which have been selected to attend the courses li [...]
2008-03-14 09:01:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR MOPS PREL PHUM TH
08BANGKOK833SCENESETTER FOR GENERAL MONTREE,S COUNTERPART
[...] (C) Summary. General Montree Sungkasap's counterpart visit will afford the chance to reinforce the importance of Thailand to our regional security interests as the United States and Thailand celebrate 175 years of relations. This visit to the U.S. will be the first by a senior Thai military [...]
2008-03-14 09:59:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER MARR MOPS PINS PHUM TH
08BASRAH21BASRAH ISF COMMANDER SAYS ISF NOT READY
[...] (S/REL MCFI) Summary: Basrah Operations Commander, LTG Mohan Hafith Fahad al-Fariji told us that the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) in his command are not capable of confronting the militias given their lack of training and equipment. Mohan asked the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force [...]
2008-03-17 17:01:00REO BasrahSECRET//NOFORNMCAP MOPS PBTS PGOV PHUM PINR PINS PREL PROP
08BEIJING2281U.S.-CHINA SECURITY DIALOGUE - MORNING SESSION
[...] No summary [...]
2008-06-11 23:00:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL PGOV MARR MCAP MNUC CH TW KN KS JA RS
08BEIJING2305U.S.-CHINA SECURITY DIALOGUE: MEETING WITH DEPUTY
[...] (C) In a June 5 meeting at the Ministry of National Defense with Acting Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs John Rood, PRC Deputy Chief of the General Staff Department Lieutenant General Ma Xiaotian summarized the People's Liberation Army's major arms c [...]
2008-06-12 10:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PARM MNUC KTIA MOPS PBTS PHSA CH
08BEIRUT1390LEBANON: SCENESETTER FOR OCTOBER 5-6 JOINT
[...] (C) The expansion of the U.S.-Lebanese military partnership represents a historic opportunity to bolster the cause of democracy, peace and stability in Lebanon and the Middle East. The Government of Lebanon (GOL) has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening our military-to-military ties. T [...]
2008-09-22 15:33:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER UNSC IS LE SY
08BEIRUT1506LEBANON: USDP EDELMAN MEETS LEBANESE ARMY COMMANDER
[...] (C) In an October 17 meeting with visiting USDP Edelman, a confident new Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Kahwagi discussed his vision for the army as well as priority equipment requirements. Kahwagi also provided an update on the current situation in city of Tripoli in the north and rec [...]
2008-10-21 13:58:00Embassy BeirutSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PINR MCAP MARR IR LE
08BEIRUT1614LEBANON: SCENESETTER FOR UNDER SECRETARY OF
[...] (C) Under Secretary Clapper: Welcome to Lebanon. Your trip provides an excellent opportunity to reinforce the message of strong U.S. government support for Lebanon. The expansion of the U.S.-Lebanese military partnership represents an historic opportunity to bolster the cause of democracy, [...]
2008-11-10 19:24:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS PGOV PINR PREL PTER UNSC IS LE SY
08BEIRUT1641LEBANON: UNSCOL BEMOANS SLOW PROGRESS ON 1701,
[...] (C) UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL) Michael Williams expressed concern on November 15 that the Lebanese might be slowing on establishing diplomatic ties with Syria. He also expressed concern regarding progress on UNSCR 1701. Williams thought it possible that emerging GOL hesitation [...]
2008-11-17 16:09:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC LE SY
08BEIRUT1730LEBANON: SINIORA, WITH GENERAL PETRAEUS, CALLS FOR
[...] (C) In a December 2 meeting, Commander, U.S. Central Command David Petraeus underscored to Prime Minister Fouad Siniora the U.S. commitment to Lebanon and to strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces. Siniora emphasized the need for U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process. On Ghajar, [...]
2008-12-08 16:38:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS LE IS SY
08BEIRUT1736LEBANON: GENERAL PETRAEUS REVIEWS LAF COMMANDER'S
[...] (C) On December 2, Commander, U.S. Central Command General David Petraeus met with Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Jean Kahwagi to discuss bilateral and regional military cooperation issues. General Petraeus pledged continued support for the LAF and said Lebanon was one of the priority [...]
2008-12-09 09:33:00Embassy BeirutSECRETPGOV PINR PREL UNSC MARR MCAP MOPS IR LE
08BEIRUT1780LEBANON: DEFMIN MURR EXPLAINS RUSSIANS' "SURPRISE"
[...] (C) In a December 22 meeting with the Ambassador, Defense Minister Elias Murr struggled to explain that the Russians "surprised" him with a grant aid offer of 77 free T-72 or T-90 tanks and 130 mm mortars, among other equipment, to which he reportedly declined and made the "completely unrealis [...]
2008-12-22 15:41:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS RS LE SY
08BEIRUT1783LEBANON: HARIRI TELLS DAS HALE RUSSIAN MIGS ARE
[...] (C) In a December 17 dinner with visiting NEA Deputy Assistant Secretary David Hale and the Ambassador, Parliamentary Majority Leader Saad Hariri said the Russian deal to provide ten MiG-29 aircraft to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF),provided with no strings attached, threatened Hizballah and [...]
2008-12-23 07:52:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MCAP LE SY RU
08BEIRUT459LEBANON: DEFMIN MURR ON TRANSFORMING THE LAF TO SUPPORT CT OPERATIONS, UNSCR 1701, CAMPS
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-03 10:43:00Embassy BeirutSECRET//NOFORNIS KPAL MASS MCAP PARM PINR PTER SY
08BERN612BILATERAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH SWITZERLAND AND THE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-12-02 14:39:00Embassy BernCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD PHUM EFIN SZ
08BISHKEK836CODEL REID'S MEETINGS IN KYRGYZSTAN
[...] (C) Summary: CODEL Reid met with President Bakiyev for an hour on August 5. Senator Reid and the other senators thanked Bakiyev for Kyrgyzstan's support for the Manas Coalition Air Base, and they urged Bakiyev to make renewed efforts on democratic and economic reform. Senator Reid warned th [...]
2008-08-15 11:58:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON OVIP OTRA KG
08BISHKEK898ACTING CENTCOM COMMANDER LTG DEMPSEY MEETS WITH
[...] (C) Summary: During an August 2-4 visit to Bishkek, acting CENTCOM Commander Lieutenant General Martin Dempsey met separately with Kyrgyz Minister of Defense Kalyev and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ibraimov to discuss ongoing U.S.-Kyrgyz military cooperation, Manas Air Base and its role [...]
2008-09-05 05:00:00Embassy BishkekCONFIDENTIALMASS MCAP OVIP PGOV PREL KG
08BOGOTA1205SCENESETTER FOR APRIL 4-6 VISIT OF USTR SCHWAB AND
[...] (U) Fostered by targeted U.S. assistance, Colombia finds itself safer, economically stronger, better governed, and more democratic than it has been in decades. Rates of murder, kidnapping, and violence nationwide, particularly against union members, have fallen dramatically. Increased secur [...]
2008-04-01 20:53:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL ECON EFIN PGOV EAID CO
08BOGOTA1555SCENESETTER FOR APRIL 30- MAY 2 VISIT OF CHIEF OF
[...] (U) Fostered by targeted U.S. assistance, Colombia finds itself safer, economically stronger, better governed, and more democratic than it has been in decades. Rates of murder, kidnapping, and violence nationwide, particularly against union members, have fallen dramatically. Increased secur [...]
2008-04-25 22:02:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR CO
08BOGOTA4092SCENESETTER FOR NOVEMBER 20-22 VISIT TO COLOMBIA
[...] (SBU) Your visit comes as Colombians watch with great interest the results of the U.S. presidential election, and speculate on the impact on U.S.-Colombia relations--especially prospects for Congressional passage of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Act (CTPA). The Government of Colombia (GOC [...]
2008-11-13 16:34:00Embassy BogotaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PREF PTER PHUM MARR MASS CO
08BOGOTA737SCENESETTER FOR FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 3 VISIT OF LABOR
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-28 00:56:00Embassy BogotaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ETRD CO
08BRASILIA1264BRAZIL: SECRETARY CHERTOFF'S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS NEW
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chertoff's July 19-22 visit to Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia, Brazil identified new areas of cooperation between the United States and Brazil. They included improved security of passenger travel and travel document fraud d [...]
2008-09-22 20:43:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSOCI ECIN ECON EIND EINV ELTN EMIN ENRG ETRD
08BRASILIA1684EMBASSY BRASILIA PROPOSAL FOR S/CT NADR PROJECT
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, post welcomes the opportunity to request funding to address capability shortfalls and information gaps as Brazil and other countries in South America face mounting and increasingly complex challenges in combating the myriad problems related to terrorism financing, money launde [...]
2008-12-31 19:14:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPTER ASEC
08BRASILIA504COUNTERTERRORISM IN BRAZIL: ONE STEP FORWARD, ONE
[...] (C) Summary: In November of last year the Government of Brazil announced that it was backtracking on its effort to introduce counterterrorism (CT) legislation after a years-long effort by a working group within the Presidency's Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI) to coordinate the drafting o [...]
2008-04-11 19:34:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PGOV PREL KCRM ETTC EFIN ASEC AR BR
08BRUSSELS348PRESSING THE EU'S ROLE IN AFGHANISTAN: FACTS,
[...] (C) Summary: EU Foreign Ministers will soon have a political discussion about Afghanistan. We believe this is an opportune time for the USG to make a renewed effort at convincing the EU to increase its contributions. The EU institutions have participated in Afghanistan reconstruction since [...]
2008-03-06 15:33:00USEU BrusselsCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEAID EUN PGOV PREL PTER SNAR NATO MARR AF EU
08BUENOSAIRES1055U.S.-Argentine Bilateral Consultations Promote S&T,
[...] (SBU) USG-GOA bilateral consultations took place on July 10-11 and covered a range of topics including bilateral relations, human rights, science and technology, education and culture, cooperation on global issues, regional economic issues, and issues of hemispheric interest. Four non-binding [...]
2008-07-31 15:29:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM SENV MARR TSPA SCUL ECON AR
08BUENOSAIRES235ARGENTINA: GETTING PAST SQUARE ONE WITH THE
[...] (C) Summary: With a seven-week period of bilateral estrangement in our rear-view window, we have an opportunity -- again -- to build a more constructive relationship with Argentina. The warming trend in the bilateral relationship continues. President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her governmen [...]
2008-02-26 12:20:00Embassy Buenos AiresSECRETPREL CJAN KJUS EFIN SNAR MASS VZ AR
08BUENOSAIRES708ARGENTINA: SCENESETTER FOR CODEL DODD (BUENOS
[...] (U) This telegram is sensitive but unclassified, and not for Internet distribution. ------------ Introduction ------------ 2. (SBU) On behalf of Embassy Buenos Aires, I warmly welcome your May 28-30 visit to Argentina. We are looking to build on an already positive bilateral relationsh [...]
2008-05-23 20:06:00Embassy Buenos AiresUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM PTER SNAR ECON EFIN BEXP AR
08CAIRO107UPROAR OVER EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Senior GOE officials have loudly protested the European Parliament's (EP) January 17 passage of a resolution sharply critical of Egypt's human rights record. Among other things, the resolution calls for the immediate release of imprisoned former Al Ghad party leader and presiden [...]
2008-01-23 10:22:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM PHUM EU EUN EG
08CAIRO1353COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF 120MM
[...] (C) Description: The Government of Egypt has requested procurement of 15,500 120mm HE-T main-gun rounds, 200 dummy rounds, and 100 cutaway rounds. The dummy and cutaway rounds are for training purposes only. 2. (C) Reason the purchaser desires the articles or services: The Egyptian Army [...]
2008-06-30 06:44:00Embassy CairoSECRETPARM PREL MASS MARR EG
08CAIRO1491COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT FOR THE RELEASE AND
[...] (U) Background: a. In Feb 99, the U.S. and Egypt concluded an MOU for the co-production of M865 and M831A1 120mm Tank Training Ammunition. The associated foreign military sales case (EG-B-NFP) was implemented in Nov 00 and was assigned to the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC),Rock I [...]
2008-07-16 08:50:00Embassy CairoSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL MASS MARR EG
08CAIRO2255A/S WELCH'S MEETING WITH FIELD MARSHAL TANTAWI
[...] (S) Summary: On October 21, Assistant Secretary David Welch and Ambassador met with Minister of Defense Field Marshal Tantawi to discuss the bilateral security relationship, supporting the Iraqi government, and containing Iran. A/S Welch noted that the security relationship remained strong, but enc [...]
2008-10-26 13:49:00Embassy CairoSECRETPREL MASS MARR IZ IR EG
08CAIRO741COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF 2000
[...] (C) Description: The Government of Egypt has requested procurement of 2,000 TOW-2A missiles. 2. (C) Reason the purchaser desires the articles or services: a. Egypt has an immediate need to replenish its TOW missile inventory. The shelf-life of all of Egypt's 17,346 Basic TOW, ITOW, a [...]
2008-04-13 05:09:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR EG
08CAIRO742COUNTRY TEAM ASSESSMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF 120MM
[...] (C) Description: The Government of Egypt has requested procurement of 15,500 120mm HE-T main-gun rounds, 200 dummy rounds, and 100 cutaway rounds. The dummy and cutaway rounds are for training purposes only. 2. (C) Reason the purchaser desires the articles or services: The Egyptian Army [...]
2008-04-13 05:09:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR EG
08CANBERRA1230NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR DUNCAN LEWIS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the appointment of Duncan Lewis to the newly-created post of National Security Advisor (NSA). The creation of the position of NSA is the first step in the formation of the Rudd Government's new national security structure. The NSA will be resp [...]
2008-12-05 06:32:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR MARR AS
08CANBERRA1324HANEEF INQUIRY RECOMMENDS REVIEW OF CT LAWS AND
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A judicial inquiry into the collapsed prosecution of former terrorism suspect Dr Mohammed Haneef, which occurred during the Howard Government in July 2007 (reftel),found no evidence connecting Haneef to terrorist activities. It recommended an independent review of counter-terror [...]
2008-12-29 05:08:00Embassy CanberraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PTER AS
08CHENNAI192CONGRESS REELING AFTER BIG BJP WIN IN KARNATAKA
[...] (SBU) Summary: The May 25 announcement of the state assembly election results in Karnataka gave the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a major victory. The party took 110 of the 224 seats in the assembly, leaving it three seats shy of an absolute majority. The BJP quickly secured the support of f [...]
2008-05-28 11:03:00Consulate ChennaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PHUM PREL ECON KIRF KDEM IN
08COLOMBO1040 Sri Lanka: Scenesetter for the Visit of Deputy Assistant
[...] (SBU) Summary: Your visit comes at a critical time, with Sri Lanka's 25-year ethnic conflict entering a possibly decisive phase. Government forces have made significant progress against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the last several months, gaining a large swath of territory i [...]
2008-11-18 11:32:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PGOV PHUM PREL CE
08COLOMBO14ADMIRAL KEATING'S MEETING WITH MALDIVIAN PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: In a friendly courtesy call with Maldivian President Gayoom on November 21, Pacific Commander Admiral Timothy Keating told the President his visit had reinforced the partnership between the U.S. and Maldives. He outlined for Gayoom plans the two militaries have to share more inf [...]
2008-01-03 11:11:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV CE
08COPENHAGEN22DENMARK: GOVERNMENT FIRM, PUBLIC NERVOUS ON
[...] (C) Summary. Denmark's participation in ISAF enjoys broad parliamentary support, and the Danish government is looking to do more in Afghanistan. Danish public support regarding NATO's engagement in Afghanistan, however, is slipping, jarred by continuing casualties and the perception that other [...]
2008-01-22 11:20:00Embassy CopenhagenCONFIDENTIALMOPS NATO PGOV PREL PTER AF DA
08DHAKA1057SCENESETTER FOR COMMANDER OF PACIFIC AIR FORCE
[...] (SBU) Your visit to Bangladesh comes in the twilight of the Caretaker Government's (CTG) two-year term, amid preparations for national Parliamentary elections in December. The return to democracy remains fraught with uncertainties. Although both major parties, the Awami League and the Banglad [...]
2008-10-08 07:41:00Embassy DhakaSECRETPGOV KREL BG
08DHAKA1078AMBASSADOR LAYS DOWN MARKER ON FORMATION OF HUJI-B
[...] (S) The Ambassador conveyed to Bangladesh's outgoing Counter Terrorism Director the USG's strong concerns about efforts by Foreign Terrorist Organization HUJI-B to transform itself into the "Islamic Democratic Party." While emphasizing the importance of keeping potential extremist groups abo [...]
2008-10-16 08:32:00Embassy DhakaSECRETPTER PINR PGOV KDEM ASEC PREL PHUM BG
08DHAKA1083BANGLADESH ARMY CHIEF ASSURES PACAF COMMANDER
[...] (C) During a meeting with the visiting Commander of U.S. Air Forces Pacific, Bangladesh's Chief of Army Staff reiterated his commitment to seeing elections take place on schedule. Both agreed the Bangladesh Army had played a critical role in providing support to the Caretaker Government sinc [...]
2008-10-16 12:06:00Embassy DhakaSECRETPREL PGOV PINR MARR KDEM BG
08DHAKA1108COAS PLEDGES TO BLOCK IDP REGISTRATION; DGFI
[...] (S) The Ambassador, on October 22, phoned Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Moeen Uddin Ahmed (then on an official visit to Pakistan) to convey deep concern about the Islamic Democratic Party's (IDP,s) attempt to register to participate in the 18 December parliamentary elections. [...]
2008-10-23 11:01:00Embassy DhakaSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL PGOV PINR PINS KDEM BG
08DHAKA1127THE PROFOUND CHALLENGES OF SECURING BANGLADESH'S
[...] (C) International terrorists seeking a safe haven find Bangladesh's porous land, sea and air borders inviting. Just how far Bangladesh must go to secure those borders has come into clear focus after several recent USG and United Kingdom assessments. The reviews indicate nothing short of a fund [...]
2008-10-28 11:09:00Embassy DhakaSECRETPTER PGOV PINR PBTS MCAP MARR EAIR ASEC BM
08DHAKA116BANGLADESH SCENESETTER FOR PDAS CAMP
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit comes just after a major reshuffling of the Caretaker Government (CTG) that coincided with its one-year anniversary. The reshuffle in mid-January was designed to inject new life into a Government struggling to rehabilitate areas of the country devastated by Cyclone Si [...]
2008-01-27 01:33:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON PGOV PREL BG
08DHAKA1334CHITTAGONG CANDIDATES WITH CHECKERED PASTS SEEK
[...] (C) A recent trip to six constituencies in Bangladesh's Chittagong Division revealed cautious optimism that security forces would be able to contain election related violence. Given the checkered past of some candidates, there are concerns about possible vote-rigging and minority voter intimid [...]
2008-12-23 06:51:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM PHUM PINR BG
08DHAKA1348HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING FOR BANGLADESH'S RAPID
[...] (C) On December 14 and 15, an interagency team of instructors from the Departments of State and Defense launched the first human rights training module for Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). The training objective was to help the RAB establish a centralized complaint reporting mechani [...]
2008-12-28 08:15:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL MARR MASS BG
08DHAKA16SCENESCETTER FOR STAFFDEL GROVE'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Your visit comes at the one-year anniversary of the Caretaker Government, which is struggling to rehabilitate areas of the country devastated by Cyclone Sidr and to address food security issues while preparing for nationwide elections by the end of 2008. Bangladesh largely met t [...]
2008-01-06 11:23:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON PGOV PREL BG
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