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.
Examining national reporting processes, practices, and challenges to reporting under the ATT
April 27, 2022
Examining trends, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen implementation of the ATT, with a focus on transparency and reporting
April 27, 2022
For the United States to remain on the sidelines of a treaty it helped negotiate and that is in the U.S. interest is inconsistent with those values and commitment.
April 27, 2022
Those providing assistance to Ukraine should consider the immediate and long-term security implications of arms transfer decisions.
March 7, 2022
An overview of the expanding security partnership between the U.S. and Baltics as the West confronts Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
March 2, 2022
Examining trends and challenges from the first six years of ATT initial reporting and identifying opportunities to enhance transparency efforts
February 17, 2022
Examining trends and challenges from the first six years of ATT annual reporting and identifying opportunities to enhance transparency efforts
February 17, 2022
Reflecting on U.S. child soldier prevention efforts on the twentieth anniversary of the Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict
February 11, 2022
