Pentagon Builds Up Forces in Jordan for Israel War, Attacks Iran
Because of Israel's war on Gaza, the U.S. is building up forces in Jordan — forces used to attack Iran, risking a regional war.
Source: theintercept.com
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Protesters block US military ship allegedly carrying weapons for Israel
The demonstrations in Tacoma, Washington, are the second to greet the supply ship, after similar protests in California.
Source: aljazeera.com
When Is a Coup Not a Coup? When the U.S. Says So.
The Pentagon refuses to call the overthrow of Niger’s president a coup — a move that could affect military assistance and a U.S. drone base.
Source: theintercept.com
"If we don't sell it, someone else will:" Dependence & Influence in US Arms Transfers • Stimson Center
Examining assumptions about dependence and influence in the U.S. security cooperation enterprise.
Ha Afon Carnegie Endowment For International Peace District Of Columbia United States Ferhat Gurini Ryan Gingeras
Source: stimson.org
Biden's new weapons sales strategy puts more emphasis on human rights
The State Department now has more leeway to deny arms transfers if there's a suspicion those weapons would be used against civilians.
Source: politico.com
Fact check: False claim that US is joining international gun registry
Ratifying an international treaty would require nations to report arms sales between nations, not create and hand over a list of gun owners.
Source: usatoday.com
US Announces Largest-Ever, $3B Ukraine Aid Package as War Hits 6-Month Mark
Latest support focuses on medium- and long-term military assistance that will take months or even years to land
Source: voanews.com
US Announces Largest-Ever, $3B Ukraine Aid Package as War Hits 6-Month Mark - New Delhi Times
The White House announced its largest-ever security assistance package for Ukraine on Wednesday — six months to the day since Russia invaded — with a $3 billion commitment that brings the U.S. price tag for this 184-day conflict to $13.6 billion. Unlike previous aid packages that addressed immediate military needs, this new package focuses on…
Source: newdelhitimes.com