US military support for Saudi Arabia
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The Just Security Podcast: A Human Rights Law Returns to Spark Debate on U.S. Arms Sales
Joining the show to unpack how Section 502B works, along with its history and new efforts to use it, is John Chappell.
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.
Human Rights Due Diligence: A Defense Industry Business Necessity
An upfront investment in such practices can not only improve human rights outcomes but also save companies substantial downstream costs.
US Military Support to the Saudi-Led Coalition in Yemen Amid Civilian Toll: Mapping the Connections
A media-human rights investigation shows the US may be ignoring data showing the likelihood that its aid went to units implicated in abuses.
Leaving the War in Yemen: The Mostly Good, the Bad, and the Muddled
An assessment of President Joe Biden's new approach to Yemen, including the remaining uncertainties about the new policy.
Biden Must Stick to His Pledge to End US Support for the Yemen War
The war in Yemen is a global mark of shame, and the resulting humanitarian disaster threatens the lives of 24 million people.
The 116th Congress’s Record on International Human Rights: The Good, the Bad, and the Unfinished Business
Action and inaction on Uyghurs, Yemen, the Rohingya, asylum seekers, Venezuela, and more highlight the crises facing the next Congress.
The Verdict in the Khashoggi Murder Isn’t Final By Any Stretch
The world must show MBS, Putin, the IRGC, and other would-be princely assassins the heavy price they will pay for murdering their citizens abroad.
U.K. Court Nixes Saudi Arms Sales–What it Means for the US and Other EU Countries
The court ruled, in essence, that in making decisions on arms sales, the U.K. government could no longer ignore uncomfortable facts. The result also could provide guidance to other…
An “Emergency” Arms Deal: Will Congress Acquiesce in Another Blow to Its Authority?
If Congress can’t stand up to protect its own prerogatives on arms sales, then its chances of being heard on anything else will be permanently diminished.
Getting Past the Veto on Ending Yemen War: How Congress’ Next Moves Can Succeed
Congress can now take two paths to end Yemen War, in light of President's Trump successful veto. A short-term and long-term strategy.
Avoiding the Next Yemen: Applying Hard Lessons for Security Partnerships
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen, wrought by a conflict entering its fourth year, has called into question the nature and purpose of American security partnership with Saudi Arabia.…