A look at Washington’s new plan to address arms diversion risks stemming from its military aid effort to Ukraine and where it leaves concerns unanswered.
Tracking and analysis of the expanding scale of arms transfers as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the associated tactical, strategic, and diplomatic consequences and risks.
Conference Schedule April 12: Alternative approaches to arms in challenging security dilemmas Watch the event recording here.Speakers: Nancy Okail, President and CEO, Center for International PolicyAnna Stavrianakis, Professor of International Relation …
An overview of current EUM policies, dispels commonly held misconceptions of current EUM practice, and offers recommendations for how these regulations could be strengthened.
Agenda Panel 1 | 2:30 – 3:20pm | Advice for the Next Administration Brittany Benowitz, Chief Counsel, American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human RightsSarah Holewinksi, Washington Director, Human Rights WatchRose Jackson, Director, Polic …
Examining the tradeoffs involved with normalizing exceptions to the rules that govern the use of lethal force, and offering concrete recommendations for increasing public awareness and strengthening oversight and accountability
Speakers Daniel Mahanty, Director, US Program, Center for Civilians in ConflictRita Siemion, Director, National Security Advocacy, Human Rights FirstRachel Stohl, Vice President, Stimson CenterStephen Tankel, Associate Professor, American University; A …
Published October 27, 2020 / Held November 19, 2020
Executive Summary At a moment when U.S. arms transfers are making headlines for the wrong reasons – from Yemen to the Philippines and Latin America – members of Congress find themselves with few options to withhold U.S.-made weapons from governments th …
Read the full report. Speakers: David Fite, Senior Professional Staff, Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsDiana Ohlbaum, Senior Strategist and Legislative Director for Foreign Policy, Friends Committee on National LegislationAnnie Shiel, Senior Advis …
Published September 28, 2020 / Held October 13, 2020
Speakers: Brittany Benowitz, Chief Counsel, American Bar Association (ABA) Center for Human RightsWilliam Hartung, Director, Arms and Security Program, Center for International PolicyDiana Ohlbaum, Senior Strategist and Legislative Director for Foreign …
Participants: William F. Kullman, Retired U.S. ATF/Independent ConsultantKristen Rand, Legislative Director, Violence Policy Center (On the phone)Matt Schroeder, Senior Researcher, Small Arms SurveyRachel Stohl, Vice President, Stimson Center
Featured Speakers: Dr. Nan Tian, Researcher, Arms and Military Expenditure Programme, SIPRISiemon Wezeman, Senior Researcher, Arms and Military Expenditure Programme, SIPRIValerie Insinna, Air Warfare Reporter, Defense NewsMandy Smithberger, Director, …