Stimson’s Conventional Defense Program seeks to reduce risk and minimize harm associated with the global arms trade. Reducing illicit arms trafficking and irresponsible weapons trade increases stability and security, upholds the values of human rights, protects civilians, and promotes multilateral cooperation. Stimson focuses on the U.S. and international arms trade, the export and use of armed drones, the provision of military assistance to governments using and supporting the use of child soldiers, and the development of international norms and standards to regulate the trade in and use of conventional weapons.
How yet another coup involving U.S. trained forces reflects on U.S. security assistance efforts in the Sahel
August 17, 2023
Without an updated CSPA list for 2023, the Biden administration fails to center human rights in its foreign policy
July 31, 2023
A look at the humanitarian and strategic risks of providing cluster munitions to Ukraine
July 24, 2023
Facilitating national self-assessments of ATT implementation measures and assistance needs
June 13, 2023
Looking for answers for the administration’s plan to reform foreign military sales.
June 7, 2023
A look at how the Biden administration can implement commitments to restraint and human rights in its new Conventional Arms Transfer policy
May 31, 2023
As Ukraine begins a much anticipated offensive, a look at U.S. military aid and how it must evolve to endure.
May 30, 2023
25 years after Washington briefly ended security cooperation with India and Pakistan over their tit-for-tat nuclear testing, a look at the U.S. arms relationship with both countries
May 25, 2023
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