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NYT leaps forward in disclosure of potential conflicts
Media

NYT leaps forward in disclosure of potential conflicts

The paper of record told readers of a foreign influence story that a source's employer receives funding from Saudi Arabia and the UAE

US nuke panel packed with weapons industry interests
Military Industrial Complex

US nuke panel packed with weapons industry interests

Nine of 12 members of the commission proposing a bigger, better arsenal have financial ties to defense contractors.

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North America

Why did Sen. Tuberville bet against this Taiwan company in stock trade?

The moves by this China hawk — who just happens to be on the armed services committee — raise big conflict of interest concerns.

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Media

Bloomberg didn't disclose potential conflicts in defense columns

Opinion writer Ret. Adm. James Stavridis pushed for increased cyber funding without saying he works for firms standing to benefit.

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Europe

Pro-bono Ukraine lobbyists quietly profit from defense contractor clients

DC firms working to steer US policy towards getting more weapons for Kyiv are also representing arms makers who stand to benefit.

The McKinsey consulting scandal you might not have heard about
Middle East

The McKinsey consulting scandal you might not have heard about

The firm's work for both authoritarian governments and the Pentagon raises questions about conflicts of interest and harm to US security.