Stimson’s Conventional Defense Program seeks to reduce risk and minimize harm associated with the global arms trade. Reducing illicit arms trafficking and irresponsible weapons trade increases stability and security, upholds the values of human rights, protects civilians, and promotes multilateral cooperation. Stimson focuses on the U.S. and international arms trade, the export and use of armed drones, the provision of military assistance to governments using and supporting the use of child soldiers, and the development of international norms and standards to regulate the trade in and use of conventional weapons.
How the United States can learn from its experience in Ukraine to improve oversight and transparency of the military aid effort for Israel
November 3, 2023
Examining 2022 ATT annual reports to identify progress made and opportunities ahead to advance arms trade transparency
October 31, 2023
As Washington delivers military aid to Israel, Stimson experts explore 70 years of a partnership underwritten by billions in arms transfers and security assistance
October 13, 2023
Analyzing 2023 Child Soldiers Prevention Act implementation and its impact on U.S. arms sales and military assistance
September 29, 2023
Exploring how distributed ledger technology can offer governments and industry improved integrity and security for conventional arms transfers
September 27, 2023
Examining effective ways of engaging industry and other private sector actors to prevent and address arms diversion
August 29, 2023
Examining reporting patterns and identifying good practice for Ukraine’s arms suppliers
August 18, 2023
The United States' transparency on military aid in Ukraine demonstrates it can do the same for aid to other partners as well
August 18, 2023
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