Middle East
Former US general: Why military aid to Egypt is still necessary
Biden announces that despite human rights abuses, he will release $235 million in weapons and assistance.
September 14, 2023
human rights
Military Industrial Complex
US foreign arms and training programs are out of control
The New York Times confirmed this week what we've long suspected, that American forces don't properly vet proxies fighting on their behalf.
May 17, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
Critics say Turkey uses US-made F-16 fighters to kill civilians
So doesn't this — and the $259 million in planned upgrades — violate Biden's brand new arms transfer policy?
April 25, 2023
Middle East
Groups back proposed senate probe into Saudi human rights abuses
Sens. Chris Murphy and Mike Lee are leading an effort to strengthen oversight on security assistance and US arms sales.
April 04, 2023
Washington Politics
When people protest for freedom, what can Americans do to help?
We’d all like to see brutal dictators fall, but effective policy requires a little humility about Washington’s ability to make that happen.
January 03, 2023
Africa
Biden needs to confront el-Sisi on human rights
Advocates say the US president emboldened the Egyptian leader during last month's COP27, will he do so again in Washington this week?
December 14, 2022
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