Client states rejoice: Arms spigot reopens for Saudi Arabia, UAE
Washington provides weapons and protection to these monarchies, but honestly, what is it getting in return?
Washington provides weapons and protection to these monarchies, but honestly, what is it getting in return?
Biden tells us we are not enabling Ukraine to strike outside its borders, but we seem to be giving it every opportunity to do so.
If the US wants more regional influence, it can press for reform on corruption, human rights, and political transparency.
The Kingdom has spent $100 million dollars over the course of the 7-year war to make you think they are all about ‘peace.’
CENTCOM Commander McKenzie unofficially announced the sale of F-15s to Egypt, despite congressional criticism.
Sending arms is not a panacea — statistics and history show more people will die, more buildings will be leveled, once the fight is joined.
While all eyes have been on Ukraine, the US approved massive foreign military deals to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, and Kuwait.
President Biden can course correct if he adheres to his own stated foreign policy priorities.
Washington must stop rewarding this strongman, whose tyrannical government tortures children and makes a mockery of justice.
Leading arms exporters are exploiting regional hostility and sectarianism for their own geostrategic and financial agendas.
With candor you don’t hear in official circles, top arms contractors say recent violence and tension works in their shareholders’ favor.
On a day in which many are reflecting on their failed democratic revolution, Biden gives the authoritarian now in power more weapons.
The Biden administration has vowed to combat cronyism and can start by confronting the security sector.
It’s often overlooked that sending weapons to rogue nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE undermines US security interests.
Abu Dhabi is horse trading because it knows Washington and Lockheed Martin are desperate for the sale.
Brand new report shows industry giants shielded by government demand for the goods and services of war.
But getting Democratic colleagues to sign on may be more difficult that he thought.
While denying it, the White House continues to put its thumb on the scale for the Kingdom, with no end to Yemen war in sight.
The president’s actions speak louder than his lofty rhetoric on democracy and human rights, as autocrats cash in.
The administration has been sluggish in its pledge to withdraw material support to the Kingdom and help end the blockade in Yemen.
Senators Sanders, Lee, and Murphy have teamed up again, putting teeth into oversight of arms sales and interventions.