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Policy news — August 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Policy published on August 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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  1. WorldPolicyConstitutionWarMiddle East

    Colombia to Receive MQ-9A Reaper Drones from US

    Colombia will receive three MQ-9A Reaper drones on loan from the United States, with an option to purchase a fourth. These drones, manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, will be used for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance missions, and precision attacks against high-value strategic targets. The agreement is part of the strengthening of military cooperation between Colombia and the US against drug trafficking, terrorism, and transnational criminal organizations.
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    NSA Blocked Reports of Chinese Election Interference from Trump

    Newly declassified intelligence emails reveal that National Security Agency (NSA) leadership blocked reports of Chinese interference in American elections from reaching President Donald Trump. The emails, dated March 13, 2020, show that NSA analysts proposed releasing the reports in 2018 but faced obstacles due to concerns about the information's 'sensational' nature and fears of politicization. The NSA deputy director at the time, George Barnes, blocked the report's release, citing concerns about the agency's credibility and the political climate.
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