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.
Lessons from the rise and fall of Wagner in Jack Margolin’s “The Wagner Group: Inside Russia’s Mercenary Army”
October 25, 2024
Reflections on the anniversary of the Arms Trade Treaty during the 10th Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty
September 30, 2024
How transparency can navigate and confront the most common justifications for weapons trade secrecy – risks to operational security and proprietary commercial information
September 23, 2024
Why preserving operational security need not be a barrier to better U.S. arms transfer transparency
September 13, 2024
How government claims of protecting commercial interest unnecessarily constrain arms trade transparency
September 13, 2024
Expressing the importance of strengthening the relationship between the Arms Trade Treaty and the challenges of the “real world."
August 20, 2024
The balancing act of depicting the Arms Trade Treaty’s successes and challenges.
August 20, 2024
Contemplating the accomplishments of Arms Trade Treaty negotiations and the challenges of implementation from the final President of the ATT negotiations.
August 20, 2024
