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Network of experts strengthening efforts to address the economic, humanitarian and other implications of arms trade, security assistance, and weapons use.
Washington DC (global network)
Joined January 2015
The Forum will not be using this account very much (if at all) moving forward. Please instead find us at https://t.co/hccmCzMLi2
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Before Trump admin begins, catch the final #LookingAhead2025 event Friday: "Advice for the Next U.S. Congress and President" w/ * Sarah Harrison @CrisisGroup * @WilliamHartung @QuincyInst * Josh Paul @anewpolicyorg * @jeffabramson @CIPolicy moderating https://t.co/Y38uuw17Fv
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Join us for this webinar on accountability for wrongful weapons transfers @ForumArmsTrade. Together with @shahdhm, @realjamesyap and Marina Aksenova, we will discuss ongoing litigation. 📅 Tuesday, Jan 14 ⏰ 16:00-17:00 CET 🔗 Register here: https://t.co/IUuVbdHPol
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🚨Join us TOMORROW for a discussion on enhancing U.S. arms trade oversight and accountability. Remarks by @JoaquinCastrotx. With @annieshiel and Elias Yousif. Moderated by Senior VP Rachel Stohl. ⏰12:00 - 1:30 PM ET https://t.co/XM1sTlxNSH
https://t.co/XM1sTlxNSH
stimson.org
The US arms trade is unmatched in its scale and scope, and its effects are equally profound. Join us for a discussion on the essential role transparency can play in achieving better outcomes and the...
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This is one of 8 #FMS notifications (3 to #Egypt, 2 to #Taiwan, 2 to #Morocco, and 1 to #Greece) for > $5 billion combined on the Friday before a major vacation week. 2024 now >$145b global. See resource page and spreadsheet https://t.co/xj5kIkMsfD
https://t.co/3qq4JkS7T5
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.@StateDept🇺🇸 authorizes a Foreign Military Sales #FMScase for #Egypt🇪🇬 for their purchase of Abrams Tank Refurbishment, Support, and Equipment, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.69 billion. #FMSUpdate- https://t.co/5Fni3RZzKC
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Join in 📅Jan. 17 📷11:00-noon EST "Advice for the Next U.S. Congress and President" Leading experts w/ experience in and out of government discuss what they foresee in U.S. arms trade & security assistance & what they recommend be done in 2025. https://t.co/Y38uuw17Fv
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The State Department's Human Rights Reporting Gateway is a key tool for diligent enforcement of the Leahy law. Charles (Cob) Blaha and @jwrchappell write that the Department should prioritize publicizing and explaining it to NGOs and publics worldwide. https://t.co/APksFKGFcp
justsecurity.org
The Human Rights Reporting Gateway can help the State Department enforce the Leahy law by providing key information from NGOs and victims.
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🎉 Celebrating 10 years of the #ArmsTradeTreaty! The 2024 #ATTMonitor report features insights from interviews led by former Project Lead Carina Solmirano @csolmirano & Elizabeth Kirkham @Saferworld. We will share with you some quotes reflecting on the first decade of the ATT🌍✨
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🚨 NEW: Latest MEDC policy brief looks back at US-Saudi relations under President Biden. Big takeaway? Despite vowing to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah," Biden failed to deliver on his campaign promises and largely continued Trump-era policies. 🧵 https://t.co/X9seuYW4FA
mideastdc.org
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77 House Democrats sign a letter urging the Biden administration to provide a "full assessment" of Israel's compliance with U.S. laws around foreign aid:
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The arms trade doesn't hold itself accountable. People do. Come join us: https://t.co/xn0Hk19Iei
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What to expect as Europe struggles to kick-start new arms procurement and spending initiatives? How do human rights and humanitarian considerations play a role? Great panel coming up over at @ForumArmsTrade:
It's not too early to sign up for #LookingAhead2025 session January 13: "Arms Trade Issues in Europe in 2025" asking: How will wars in Israel/Gaza and Ukraine continue to shape European arms trade in 2025? How are states responding to Trump presidency? https://t.co/J3WZQs3uos
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President Biden’s Landmine Legacy: Questions & Answers on the US transfers of antipersonnel landmines to Ukraine, a member of the @MineBanTreaty
https://t.co/4mpi8J81Ka
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Come join us in January to talk about the European arms trade, Trump, Palestine, Ukraine, all the awfulness, and, maybe, glimpses of hope?
It's not too early to sign up for #LookingAhead2025 session January 13: "Arms Trade Issues in Europe in 2025" asking: How will wars in Israel/Gaza and Ukraine continue to shape European arms trade in 2025? How are states responding to Trump presidency? https://t.co/J3WZQs3uos
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It's not too early to sign up for #LookingAhead2025 session January 13: "Arms Trade Issues in Europe in 2025" asking: How will wars in Israel/Gaza and Ukraine continue to shape European arms trade in 2025? How are states responding to Trump presidency? https://t.co/J3WZQs3uos
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Another ridiculously long list of firearms illegally exported from the US by an amateur trafficker. This case is particularly disheartening. The trafficking lasted for 18 YEARS before this gentleman was caught, and its not because he was criminal mastermind 1/
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🚨 Join us today at 2pm EST for a live panel on “The Collapse of the Syrian Regime,” featuring @4Bassam, @Omardahi, @MouinRabbani, and @4noura. Live on https://t.co/jXZ8xxovWB and https://t.co/BsSX8CEXOG.
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Check out the blog I co-authored with @HenriqueGarbino on non-industrial weapons in #Manipur for @ForumArmsTrade 2025 Looking Ahead Series. It delves into the improvised "Pumpi Guns" and the regulatory challenges for local law enforcement and policymakers https://t.co/8leRhCPhHX
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Out now: our December 2024 E-News highlights some of our work for disarmament and demilitarisation this year. Despite the serious struggles ahead for peace and justice, we hope this provides some inspiration and hope as we move into 2025. 🗞️: https://t.co/KHEnIqiGRf
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