An analysis of how U.S. counterterrorism aid exacerbates risks associated with international public and private corruption.
Resource Author: Colby Goodman
Proposed Firearms Export Changes: Key Challenges for U.S. Oversight
A letter to the Office of Nonproliferation Controls and Treaty Compliance expressing key concerns on proposed firearms export rule
Major Trends in U.S. Counterterrorism Aid FY 2015-19
The Trump Administration maintains high funding for U.S. counterterrorism aid globally with an increased focus on DoD, border security, Africa, and countering violent extremism.
U.S. Military and Police Aid Programs A Basic Guide: From Purpose to Type of Recipient
Over the past 15 years, the United States has significantly expanded the number of U.S. security sector aid funding accounts or programs to support a range of U.S. national security and foreign policy goals. This guide provides an overview of 29 key, active U.S. programs funded by the Defense or State Departments and grouped by their primary purpose.
Key Questions about the U.S. “Export Control Reform Initiative”
More than five years into the Obama Administration’s major overhaul of the U.S. arms export control system, what are some of the key questions and concerns that have emerged? This question and answer fact sheet provides an overview of the U.S. Export Control Reform Initiative and highlights some of the potential concerns.
Military Aid Dependency: What Are the Major U.S. Risks Around the World?
The United States invests over $15 billion in foreign military and police aid every year, but what are the risks when such aid accounts for a large percentage of foreign national defense budgets? The following image depicts the top ten countries most reliant on U.S. military aid in 2015 and some of the risks associated with such practices.