Saudi Arabia Arms Sale Is One of Biden’s Many Militaristic Actions in First Year
When it comes to concrete action, President Joe Biden has accepted and continued along his predecessor’s path.
When Trump’s Push Comes to Shove in Europe
In one video clip, a glimpse of the Trump team’s plan to divide Europe, cozy up to right-wing dictatorships, and rally the extreme right.
Saudi Arabia is Using U.S. Weapons to Kill Yemeni Civilians
The Obama administration has approved another $1.15 billion in weapons to the Saudi regime, even as it continues to bomb Doctors Without Borders-run hospitals.
U.S. Support for the Saudi Regime is a Humanitarian Disaster
As millions in Yemen face severe hunger, the United States continues to provide the Saudi invasion with arms
Five Ways the Arms Trade Treaty Advances Arms Control
For the first time in history, the $70-billion global arms trade will be regulated by international law.
An Agreement on Arms — With No Teeth
While the Arms Trade Treaty doesn’t do anything to affect American gun owners, it’s so weak that it doesn’t seem to affect anybody at all.
The United Nations is Failing Syria
Now is the time for the world’s leaders to show support for human rights in practice, not just words.
Does the Saudi Arms Deal Jeopardize Israel?
The United States may soon find that it can’t “have it both ways” by arming Saudi Arabia and maintaining Israel’s qualitative military advantage.
Bribing Israel
Why is the Obama administration promising even more advanced military hardware to Israel?
U.S. Sends a Message to Iran With Arms Sales to Gulf States
The U.S. has expanded arms sales to its Arab allies since 2008.
U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Accomplishes Little More Than Pushing China’s Buttons
The recent decision by the Obama Administration to sell $5.8 billion in arms to Taiwan will annoy Taipei, irritate Beijing, and stir up the China bashers.
The Defense Industry Threatens America’s Economy
The military-industrial complex is driving America to the poorhouse.
U.S. Arms Sales to Repressive Regimes Overlooked in Domestic Gun Control Debate
Arms control in a U.S. context tends to evoke more discussion about domestic gun ownership than, say, arms sales to repressive regimes.
Tracking the Saudi Arms Deal
Washington is gearing up for a historic arms sale to Riyadh. So why is it so hard to learn the details of the deal?
Bigger than Blackwater: Arming the UAE
The global arms race is booming in the Middle East, and no country has been a bigger buyer in recent years than the United Arab Emirates.