Diálogo is a professional military magazine published quarterly by the Commander of the United States Southern Command as an international forum for military personnel in Latin America.

2011 V21-2

Language Skills Vital to Military Success
Language proficiency and cultural awareness are essential to successful military missions and to strengthening partnerships

Articles in this Issue

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NIGERIA: Anti-Terrorism Screening Machine

Nigeria has installed high-tech screening devices in its largest airport that are…

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AFGHANISTAN: Ceremony Marks First Joint Ministerial Graduation

The Afghan National Security forces held its first joint-ministry graduation at the…

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SAUDI ARABIA: Preparing to Face Security Threats

Saudi Arabia’s Special Emergency Force, members of an anti-terror unit, display their…

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PAKISTAN: Pakistan to Establish 11 New Radio

The Pakistani government plans to establish 11 new radio stations in the…

 
MOROCCO: Passenger Rail Speeds Up

Rail travel in Morocco is about to get a shot of adrenaline…

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Educating Future Leaders

The Arturo Prat Naval Academy of Chile charts new history in training…

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BRAZIL: Sounds, Technology Against Crime

Brazilian police forces are using a new tool to respond to gunshots…

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Jamaica Takes On Corruption

Jamaican authorities convened in Kingston at the end of March 2011 for…

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Murders of Women Decrease in Guatemala

Guatemala’s Attorney General Claudia Paz y Paz reported a drop in the…

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Bolivia: Kidnappers Use Deception Over Violence

Kidnappers in La Paz, Bolivia, have traded in their violent tactics for…

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Mercosur’s 20th Anniversary

The Mercado Comun del Sur, or Mercosur, celebrated its 20th year of…

 
School Ship Pueyrredon

The Argentine Coast Guard training ship Pueyrredon pulled into port in New…

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LAAD: Technology for Citizen Security

The Latin America Aero and Defense exhibition attracted 25,000 visitors and more…

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Training Soldiers of Peace

The National School of Peacekeeping Operations in Uruguay trains its soldiers to…

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Beyond Regional Challenges

The Dominican Republic plays a key rol e in regional leadership in…

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Language Skills Vital to Military Success

Language proficiency and cultural awareness are essential to successful military missions and…

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Battling the New Pirates of the Caribbean

Criminal organizations threaten a region at the crossroads of illicit trafficking

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A Duty to the Community

The Guatemalan National Civil Police agency wins over residents while tackling corruption…

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Extremists Around The Globe

Suicide attacks, bombs and kidnappings are some of the techniques used by…

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Connecting with eTrace

New technology helps law enforcement trace arms

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The Drug Traffickers’ Misstep

The weapons used during the occupation of Rio de Janeiro provided an…

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Rio’s Special Police Force Experienced in Urban

Combat in the urban environment is a scenario of complex and demanding…

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A Common Threat

The Southern Cone of South America is increasingly used as a bridge…

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Central American Youth in Danger

The Northern Triangle of Central America — composed of El Salvador, Guatemala…

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Building Citizen Security in Central America

The regional initiative SICA seeks to strengthen government institutions and target money…

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The Guerrillas’ Child Armies

Abuses against minors and vulnerable populations in the hands of terrorist movements

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A Promise Kept

U.S. Southern Command humanitarian missions provide assistance, comfort and hope