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An Israeli artillery unit soldier carries an explosive shell near the border with Lebanon

The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It

Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.
Senator Bernie Sanders is seen walking down a hallway at the U.S. Capitol. He is wearing a dark suit with a blue, black, and white tie.

Senator Sanders’ New Resolution Could Force U.S. to Confront Any Complicity in Civilian Harm in Gaza

The Sanders resolution offers a pathway to consider the role U.S. weapons are playing in devastating harm to civilians in Gaza and debate the wisdom and consequences of continuing…

License to Kill: The Israel-Gaza Conflict and the UK’s Arms Exports Regime

"The question is whether the UK government will conduct a bona fide IHL assessment of arms exports to Israel according to the existing legal framework that is enforced by the courts."
US President Joe Biden (L) listens to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Law and Policy Guide to US Arms Transfers to Israel

A guide to the humanitarian law conditions on U.S. arms sales and security assistance to Israel.
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Congress Should Pass the SAFEGUARD Act to Overhaul Arms Sales Law and Protect Human Rights

The SAFEGUARD Act provides a pathway for Congress to push for accountability for the violence linked to U.S. arms sales.
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How the Arms Trade Treaty CSP9 Risks Repeating Past Mistakes

The 9th Conference of State Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty could set back the responsible business conduct movement by over a decade.
Ukrainian servicemen drive a tank on a road

Ukraine Shows that Military Aid Transparency Is Possible

While the administration deserves credit for transparency on aid to Ukraine, the approach casts a stark light on the opacity of broader security cooperation programming and begs…
Fishing boats behind a Chinese flag are seen in a harbour on Pingtan island, the closest point in China to Taiwan

Deterrence Lawfare to Save Taiwan

Recognition would be a powerful diplomatic weapon for the US should China abandon a peaceful means to resolve the island's governance.
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Missed Opportunities in House FY24 NDAA for Human Rights Progress in U.S. Security Assistance

The House of Representatives' FY24 NDAA missed the mark in strengthening arms transfer law, which is currently opaque and outdated.
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Is Henry Kissinger a War Criminal?

For all the advances made by international justice, a powerful American former secretary of state still seems beyond its grasp.
President Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Salman stand next to each other.

A Long-Forgotten Law Could Force the U.S. to Re-Evaluate its Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Section 502B(c) is a potent tool to accelerate congressional oversight of support to countries with concerning human rights records. 
A row of black rifles on display for sale against a red background.

U.S. Guns Are Fueling Violence in Central America, Here’s How to Help Stop the Arms Flow

Guns made in the U.S. are exporting death to its neighbors. The Biden administration should increase end-user checks against misuse.
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