SAM in the News

Security Assistance Monitor is a leading source for information and analysis on U.S. military and police aid, training, and arms sales. Our interactive databases and staff are regularly sought after by the press for the most comprehensive and up-to-date data on U.S. security assistance around the world and for our insights on related trends and policies in such assistance. This page provides a selected feed of recent articles quoting SAM. For media inquiries, please contact Christina Arabia at carabia@internationalpolicy.org

Morning Defense
Politico, February 24, 2020 

A piece by SAM's Issue Brief on Security Assistance to Afghanistan is cited in Politic's coverage of the Afghan Peace deal. 

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Militarization of the Middle East Began Long Before the US Invasion of Iraq
Responsible Statecraft, February 28, 2020

piece by Program and Research Associate Elias Yousif looking at how arms transfers and intervention are shaping the militarization of the Middle East 

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Impeachment Primer: How Does the U.S. Support the Ukraine Military?
The DeepState, January 29, 2020

In SAM's data on and Elias Yousif's analysis of the U.S. security aid to Ukraine from 2009 to 2019 are cited in this article examining the growth of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine for the understanding of the recent impeacement trial.

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China Increasing Security Cooperation in Caribbean
New Delhi Times, January 27, 2020

SAM's data is cited in a piece on the rise of Chinese security sector assistance in the Carribean.

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US Government Softens Firearms Export Rule: Stocks to Gain

Yahoo News, January 21, 2020

The SAM data on U.S. arms sales notifications for 2018 is cited in this article examining the Trump administration's decision to partially eased the U.S. export rules for firearms, including assault rifles and ammunition.

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Which Countries Love Trump the Most and Least?

BBC, January 8, 2020

AM's data is cited in this piece on the global (un)popularity of President Trump.

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Naval Maneuvers From China, Iran, and Russia
Voice of America, December 3, 2019

In this article, program & research associate Elias Yousif was quoted on recent joint military exercises between China, Iran, and Russia. 

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Ron Johnson: Trump Advisers Had to 'Convince' President to Send Ukraine Aid 
Huffpost, November 10, 2019

SAM’s data is cited in this piece discussing the impeachment inquiry and the amount of security assistance Ukraine receives. 

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Putin Just Took a Victory Lap in the Middle East. Now He's Turning to Africa 
CNN, October 25, 2019

SAM’s data is cited in this article discussing Russia's growing influence in Africa after they have signed military-technical cooperation agreements with more tha 30 countries on the continent. 

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U.S. Military Aid to Lebanon Continues Amid Protests 
Al Monitor, October 25, 2019

SAM’s analysis is cited in this article discussing the Defense Department's decision to continue sending military aid to Lebanon as nationwide demonstrations continue. 

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This is Why America Fights Forever Wars 
Newsweek, October 18, 2019

SAM’s Elias Yousif responds to the withdrawal of US troops from Syria by comparing it to the actions the U.S. has taken in Iraq and Afghanistan in Newsweek. By repeating patterns of behavior, the US is tallying up its forever wars. 

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Liz Cheney's Turkey Sanctions Bill Would Ban U.S. Arms Sales 
Military Times, October 16, 2019

SAM’s data is cited in this piece about the House Republican Conference Chair, Liz Cheney, announcing sanctions that include a ban of U.S. military assistance to Turkey and anyone providing support to Turkich armed forces.

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American Friendhips Wither in Syria 
Inkstick, October 14, 2019

SAM’s own Elias Yousif states that Trump's withdrawal of U.S. troops in Syria is not the first time the US has abandoned friends in the region, and he must act quickly to show allies that the U.S. will stand by its commitments. 

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Trump's Betrayal of the Kurds is Terrible, But the Answer is Not Endless War 
In These Times, October 11, 2019

This article uses SAM’s data to discuss the withdrawal of U.S. forces in Syria, noting how the millions in U.S. miitary aid to Turkey are almost surely being used by Ankara in its latest operations against the Kurds. 

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The U.S. Gives Military Aid to Corrupt Countries All the Time
The Atlantic, October 5, 2019

SAM’s Elias Yousif weighs in on President Trump’s use of corruption as the reason for suspending security assistance to Ukraine. SAM’s data revealed that ⅔ of the countries receiving U.S. counterterrorism aid “posed serious corruption risks.”

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On the Edge at the Roof of Eurasia: Counternarcotics' Tajikistan Problem 
The Diplomat, September 25, 2019

In this article by SAM's former intern Ian Wallace, he discusses why the U.S., Russia, and China are providing Tajikistan with counternarcotics security assistance, and why that aid is contributing to a quasi stat-run drug cartel.

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Trump Can Still Proves He's a Deal Maker - By Brokering Peace in Yemen and Defusing a Regional War With Iran
Newsweek, September 19, 2019

In this article on Newsweek, SAM Program & Research Associate Elias Yousif argues that U.S. President Trump  has an opportunity to make the business deal of a lifetime. Ending the war in Yemen could not only stop colossal suffering but also be a proxy for peace between the U.S. and Iran. 

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Little Sparta's Big Ambitions: The Emirati Military Comes of Age

Real Clear Defense, September 17, 2019

SAM was cited in this piece examining the rapid development of the Emirati Armed Forces and their regional ambitions. 

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It's Time for Congress to Rein in U.S. Arms Exports 
Defense One, September 11, 2019

In this article on Defense One, SAM Program & Research Associate Elias Yousif calls to attention the American public's overwhelming view that U.S. arms sales are endangering American Security. 

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Restore Controls Over Dangerous Gun Exports 

The Hill, September 10, 2019

In this article, William Hartung, Director of the Arms and Security Project with CIP discusses the possible consequences of moving the supervision of firearms exports from the State Department to the Department of Commerce. 

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70 Percent of Americans Say Arms Sales Make U.S. Less Safe 

Defense One, September 9, 2019

In this article William Hartung, Director of the Arms and Security Project, is quoted in the article on a recent Chicago Council survey stating that U.S. citizens are beginning to question the validity of foreign arms sales. 

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Lack of U.S. Gun Control Provokes Record Bloodshed in Mexico
InSight Crime, August 31, 2019

SAM Director, Christina Arabia, is quoted in this piece that examines how weapons flowing from the United States are exacerbating violence in Mexico.

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Experimentation Can Help Build Better Security Partners 

War on the Rocks, August 30, 2019

SAM's data is cited in this piece that argues that the Department of Defense needs to confront shortcomings in its efforts to train foreign security forces, subjecting current methods to rigorous experimentation.

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Amid Iran Crisis, U.S. Offers Big Military Aid Boost to Azerbaijan 
Eurasianet, August 9, 2019

This piece on U.S. security assistance to Azerbaijan cites SAM's data extensively, and includes, in full, SAM's recent fact sheet on Section 333 aid to Baku. 

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How Congress Can Reform America's Security Partnerships to Protect Civilians 
The Hill, July 29, 2019

In this piece, Alexandra Schmitt and Gabrielle Tarini cite SAM data in arguing that the increasing use of arms sales as a U.S. foreign policy tool has not been accompanied by an increase in oversight or meaningful evaluation of the strategy.

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Africa's Cities Are About to Boom - and Maybe Explode 

Bloomberg Opinion, July 25, 2019

Security Assistance Monitor's data is cited in this piece arguing that foreign U.S. aid to West to Africa, including security aid, has failed to account for the continent’s accelerating urbanization.

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US Allocates $100 million in Security Aid to Azerbaijan in 2018-19
HyeTert, July 17, 2019

SAM's data on security assistance to Azerbaijan is cited in this Armenian news outlet. 

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Getting Migration in the Americas Right
Center for American Progress, June 24, 2019

SAM's data on security and economic assistance is cited in this article to show the disparities between US assistance to the Middle East compared to the Americas.

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Zarif lambasts ‘conceited interpretation’ of Resolution 2231
Tehran Times, June 8, 2019

SAM's data and a quote by the Center for International Policy's, William Hartung, are cited in reference to US arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE since the start of the war in Yemen. 

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An "Emergency" Arms Deal: Will Congress Acquiesce in Another Blow to Its Authority?
Just Security, June 6, 2019

SAM's fact sheet on the arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE involved in the Trump Administration's emergency declaration are cited. 

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Fact Sheet on U.S. Weapons Sales to Honduras 
Stop US Arms to Mexico, June 4, 2019

SAM's data on foreign military training and weapons sales to Honduras is cited. 

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Trump bypassed Congress on Saudi weapons sale. Here's how he did it
Middle East Eye, May 30, 2019

SAM Director, Christina Arabia, is quoted in this article examining how President Trump is sidestepping congressional opposition to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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What Went Wrong With The Somali National Army?
War on the Rocks, May 20, 2019

SAM's report on Corruption in the Defense Sector is cited in this piece that examines failures in dozens of efforts to build an effective Somali National Army while maintaining an emphasis on the importance of an army in Somalia.

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It’s Time To Stop Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
Lobe Blog, May 15, 2019

SAM's data on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE is cited in this piece that discusses how lawmakers can pressure for an end to the civil war in Yemen.

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How To End The Civil War In Somalia: Negotiate With Al-Shabaab
War on the Rocks, May 13, 2019

SAM's data on security aid to Somalia is cited in this analysis of the ongoing conflict in the Horn of Africa.

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Trump's Misguided Assault on the Arms Trade Treaty
The Hill, May 6, 2019

SAM's recent report on major trends in U.S. arms sales is cited in this piece examining the implications of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Arms Trade Treaty.

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Study: US-Saudi arms deals 'dramatically understated'
Ansar Press, May 4, 2019

Sam's data on arms sales to the UAE & Saudi Arabia is cited. 

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USA EU and Russia: Cold War in Latin America and the Caribbean
Celag.org, April 6, 2019

SAM data is cited in this piece that examines the growing level of competition between the West and Russia in Latin America.

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The False Promises of Trump’s Arms Sales
Defense One, April 5, 2019

SAM's data and new report are used in this op-ed that argues that U.S. export deals are undermining regional stability and sending jobs abroad.

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REVEALED: The Full Extent of US Arms Deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE
Middle East Eye, April 4, 2019

SAM's arms sales data and analysis is cited extensively throughout this investigative piece that proves the United States is far more involved in the Yemen war than suspected.

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Pentagon’s Focus On China and Russia Expected to Alter US Arms Sales
Defense One, April 4, 2019

SAM's recent report is used in this article that states that American arms exports are expected to make a similar shift as the U.S. military towards allies in Europe and Asia.

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While Trump Hyped Defense Jobs, Weapons Makers Were Exporting Their Operations Overseas
Mother Jones, April 4, 2019

SAM's new report is examined in this piece with a focus on the growing practice of offshoring American military manufacturing.

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Yemen War: Congress Votes to End US Military Assistance to Saudi Arabia
The Guardian, April 4, 2019

SAM's latest report is cited in this piece on the vote in Congress to end American military assistance for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.

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U.S. Arms Sales Hit $78.8 Billion Last Year, Including $4.5 Billion to Saudi Arabia: Report
The Washington Times, April 4, 2019

The findings of SAM's recent report are discussed at length throughout the article.

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Trump Is Sending Guns South as Migrants Flee North
Foreign Policy, March 8, 2019

SAM Director Christina Arabia is cited in this article on how the Trump Administration’s push to weaken oversight of gun exports could worsen the Central American refugee crisis.

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Oversight of International Gun Sales Is in Shambles
The Trace, March 8, 2019

SAM Director Christina Arabia is quoted in this article that examines two government reports that both detail failures by officials in approving sales without adequate information and failures to notify Congress of large-scale deals.

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House Democrats Press to Stop Gun Export Rule Change
Roll Call, March 7, 2019

SAM's data on U.S. firearms exports in 2018 was cited in this article that highlights efforts by Democrats in Congress to take away the president’s ability to shift export control of firearms from the State Department to Commerce.

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Exporting America's Gun Problem? The Proposed Rule That Has Monitors Up In Arms
Middle East Eye, March 5, 2019

SAM Director Christina Arabia is quoted in this article that explains how changes to firearms export regulations could flood conflict areas with U.S.-made weapons.

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U.S. Spent Millions Training Cameroon Forces to Hunt Boko Haram. They’re Hunting Gays Instead.
The Daily Beast, March 3, 2019

SAM's security aid data and blog are cited in this investigative piece on allegations of human rights violations by a U.S.-trained and equipped military unit in Cameroon..

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Menendez Blocks Firearm Export Rule, Citing Oversight Concerns
Roll Call, February 28, 2019

A July 2018 SAM report was cited to emphasize that the Commerce Department is not required to notify Congress, as the State Department is, when there is evidence that U.S. defense exports have been misused.

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Shift in Small-Arms Export Approvals Opposed by a Top Democrat
Bloomberg, February 26, 2019

SAM's report was referenced in this piece on U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's intent on blocking the State Department from shifting regulation to Commerce for exports of military-style firearms.

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Trump's New Gun Export Rules Could Aid Terrorists, Tyrants, and Criminals
CNN, February 14, 2019

SAM's data was cited in this opinion piece by Director of the Arms and Security Project at CIP and Senior Adviser to SAM, William Hartung, which discusses the national security risks associated with proposed changes to small arms export rules that would transfer jurisdiction for these transactions from the State Department to the Commerce Department

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The U.S. Cut Aid to Cameroon. Here's Why That's So Surprising
Think Progress, February 8, 2019

SAM's data was cited extensively and SAM Director, Christina Arabia, was quoted in this piece that highlights countries that receive U.S. military assistance despite being implicated in serious human rights violations. 

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Getting Ahead of the Implications of a U.S.-Taliban Deal in Afghanistan
War on the Rocks, January 31, 2019

SAM's Foreign Military Financing tracker is cited in this article that analyzes some of the key questions raised by U.S.-led peace talks with the Afghan Taliban. 

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How Congress Can Exert Responsible Oversight on Trump's Dangerous Approach to Arms Sales
Arms Control Association, January 15, 2019

A SAM's arms sales factsheet was cited in this issue brief that discusses important steps members in both chambers of Congress should consider to more fully utilize their oversight powers to ensure that the U.S. arms trade is more responsible. 

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Trump Vows Allies Will No Longer 'Take Advantage' of U.S. Military Aid
Times of Israel, December 24, 2018

SAM's military aid data for Mexico is cited in this article about President Trump's stated desire to reduce the amount of military aid given to U.S. allies. 

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Who Shipped $61 Million Worth of Weapons From N.H. to Saudi Arabia?
New Hampshire Public Radio, December 19, 2018

A SAM's blog post by Christina Arabia is cited in this article about a substantial increase in New Hampshire-made weapons sold to Saudi Arabia in 2018 and the overall lack of transparency associated with the sales process.

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They're Killing Us in Honduras with U.S.-Made Guns, Some in Caravan Say
Miami Herald, November 23, 2018

SAM's security aid data for Honduras is cited and former SAM director, Colby Goodman, is quoted in this article that discusses how American made small arms are ending up in the hands of Honduran Military Police units accused of human rights abuses despite not being approved recipients in the State Department's sales licensing agreements.

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Even With 'El Chapo' Away, Sinaloa Cartel Remains Mexico's Top Crime Group
InSight Crime, October 31, 2018

A SAM blog post by Gabrielle Acierno and Sarah Kinosian is cited in this piece that discusses the efficacy of Mexico's "kingpin" strategy for combating the country's drug cartels, a strategy that has come under greater scrutiny as the arrest of the Sinaloa cartel's leader has not diminished the group's ability to operate. 

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The Protection of Civilians in U.S. Partnered Operations
Center for Civilians in Conflict, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and InterAction, October 30, 2018

SAM's security aid data to Nigeria is cited in this report that assesses the challenges and opportunities faced by policymakers, military actors, and humanitarian professionals in positively shaping the conduct of armed forces partnering with U.S. forces to mitigate civilian harm.

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Inside the Corruption and Repression Forcing Hondurans to Flee to the U.S.
Vice, October 26, 2018

SAM's security aid data to Honduras is used in this piece that examines how abuses and human rights violations by the Honduran government and security forces are pushing thousands of civilians to seek refuge in the United States.

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Life Laid Bare in Honduras: How the Migrant Caravan Makes Neoliberal Dictatorship Visible
Toward Freedom, October 25, 2018

SAM security aid data is used in this piece discussing insecurity, state capture, and substantial socio-economic turmoil in Honduras, amidst continuing U.S. support of the government which is accused of human rights abuses and corruption

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A Humanitarian Exodus
North American Congress on Latin America, October 22, 2018

SAM security and economic aid data are used in this article that discusses the root causes of the mass migration of people from Central America as well as the efficacy of the Trump Administration's proposed response

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SOCOM Solicitation for 'Reverse Engineered' Foreign Weapons Sparks Russian Anger, Warnings 
Military Times, October 16, 2018

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article on efforts by US Special Operations Command to support domestic production of Russian style small arms, which has drawn a sharp rebuke from Moscow

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Bring American Troops Home from Africa
Tulsa World, October 12, 2018

SAM's security aid data to Cameroon is used in this opinion piece that argues that continued U.S. security assistance to Cameroonian forces are contributing to human rights abuses and undermining American interests. 

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The Royal Touch: How Saudi Money Keeps Washington at War in Yemen
TomDispatch, October 4, 2018

SAM's security aid data to Saudi Arabia is used in this piece that explores how Saudi lobbying efforts have played a central role in sustaining U.S. support for the war in Yemen. 

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Why Pentagon Stands By Cameroon - Despite Forensic Analysis Showing its Soldiers Executed Women and Children 
The Intercept, September 27, 2018

SAM's security aid data to Cameroon is used in this investigation that details the location and names of soldiers that allegedly executed civilians in Cameroon's Far North region.

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Why Support for U.N.-Backed Anti-Corruption Commission in Guatemala is Vital to U.S. Interests
Just Security, September 24, 2018

SAM's security assistance data is used in this piece that explains why the U.S. cannot trust that its security assistance to Guatemala will be used as intended.

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Why The Army's Role in the Anti-CICIG Backlash is a Severe Setback for Guatemala's Civil-Military

WOLA, September 24, 2018

A SAM's blog is cited in this analysis of the Guatemalan government's efforts to use the power of it's U.S. supported armed forces to stifle the work of the UN-backed International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala, and its implications for civil-military relations in the country.

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Counterterrorism Efforts Proving Counterproductive
Homeland Security Digital Library, September 14, 2018

SAM's new report is summarized in this blog illustrating that corruption is the main reason why U.S. counterterrorism efforts are often critically ineffective and even counterproductive.

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Corruption in Counterterrorism Aid Programs Fuels Extremist Groups, Says New Report
Defense News, September 13, 2018

SAM's new report is cited to highlight trends in global corruption and identify recommendations to improve risk assesments in security aid decisions.

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No One's Supplanting US Military Influence in Latin America

Defense One, September 5, 2018

SAM's security aid data on Latin America and the Caribbean is cited in this piece that concludes that concerns about foreign forays in the region are overblown.

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Defense Budget Shifts Military's Focus From Terrorism to China and Russia
NPR, August 5, 2018

SAM's security aid data on the Syria train-and-equip program is cited in this article that breaks down the defense budget.

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US Defense Bill Could Impact Arms Exports to Middle East
Al-Monitor, August 2, 2018

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article on this year's U.S. defense authorization bill, which calls for protection of U.S. technology even as weapons sales to the Middle East boom.

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Ten Ways Washington Can Confront Global Corruption
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, July 25, 2018

SAM’s security assistance data is utilized in this piece to highlight the dangers emanating from fraud, waste, and abuse in U.S. security sector assistance.

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How a One-Word Loophole Will Make It Easier for the U.S. to Sell Weapons to Governments That Kill Civilians
The Intercept, July 20, 2018

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this piece about a possible loophole in the Trump Administration’s new arms export policy.

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Trump’s Arms Export Rules Will Undermine US Security and Risk Human Rights Abuses
The Hill, July 15, 2018 

SAM's fact sheet on congressional notifications for U.S. firearms exports was cited in this piece that details the major critiques of the Trump Administration's proposed firearms export rule.

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Ethiopia and Eritrea Have a Common Enemy
Foreign Policy, July 12, 2018

SAM's security assistance data for Ethiopia is cited in this op-ed that looks at security developments in Ethiopia and the Trump Administration's lack of a response.

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With NATO Defense Buildup, US Weapons Makers Could Benefit
VOA, July 12, 2018

SAM's arms sales data is used in this article stating that some of the biggest beneficiaries of the recent NATO Summit could be U.S. weapons manufacturers.

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Gun Rights Advocates React to Trump's SCOTUS Pick
The Trace, July 10, 2018

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this newsletter about the rule change to turn oversight of firearms exports from the State Department to the Commerce Department.

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Violence Drives Immigration from Central America
Brookings Institution, June 26, 2018

SAM's blog on violence in Central America is cited in this piece discussing U.S. policy towards the region.

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Congress Seeks Uptick in North Africa Operation
Al-Monitor, June 25, 2016

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted and SAM’s data analysis is cited in this piece about a recently introduced bill that would boost funding for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership.

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The U.S. Spends Billions in Defense Aid. Is It Working?
The New York Times, June 13, 2018

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article and provides analysis for some of the failures in DoD's Global Train and Equip program. 

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A New Framework for Assessing the Risks From U.S. Arms Sales
War on the Rocks, June 13, 2018

SAM’s arms sales data is cited in a post about changes the U.S. government should implement in its approval process for arms sales.

Trump Favors Arms Industry in Effort to Loosen Export Controls
Arms Control Association, June 7, 2018

SAM’s recent arms sales trend report and firearms exports notifications fact sheet are both cited in this brief that looks at the dangers and faults in the Trump Administration’s proposed changes for U.S. conventional arms export policies.

U.S. has spent $2.8 trillion on counterterrorism since 2002
Homeland Security News Wire | May 17, 2018

This article cites SAM's fact sheet on counterterrorism aid to Africa and beyond.

How Trump could tell the truth about Armenian genocide
CNN | April 23, 2018

This article cites SAM data on United States military aid to Turkey.

$8.63-billion advanced fighter aircraft project with Russia put on ice
Free Republic | April 20, 2018

This article cites a SAM map on U.S. foreign military financing. 

Trump Threatens to Cut Off Aid to Honduras Over 'Big Caravan'

Roll Call | April 3, 2018

 

This article cites SAM data on US economic aid under Obama and Trump to contextualize President Trump's threats to revoke aid from Honduras.

 

 

Lax US Arms Controls Drive "Fake News" Over Afrin

Asia Times | March 28, 2018

 

This article quotes SAM director Colby Goodman on end-user agreements in Foreign Military Sales to add background as to how US weapons could have ended up in the hands of the PKK.

 

 

Arms Sales Decisions Shouldn't Be About Jobs

Defense One | March 26, 2018

 

In this article, CIP's William Hartung cites SAM's report on arms deals under the Trump and Obama administrations to contextualize diminishing US job benefits of major foreign arms deals. 

 

 

Mohammed Bin Salman: Brave reformer or Reckless Autocrat?

Lobe Log | March 15, 2018

 

This article by CIP's William Hartung quotes SAM director Colby Goodman on missile and bomb sales to Saudi Arabia even as the Saudi coalition is bombing Yemen. 

 

 

Under Trump, U.S. Leads World's Arms Exporters - And Yemenis are Still Paying the Price

The Intercept | March 14, 2018

 

This article cites SAM's report on arms sales under the Trump and Obama administrations, noting the differences in equipment type sold between Obama and Trump. It also quotes SAM director Colby Goodman on missile and bomb sales to Saudi Arabia even as the Saudi coalition is bombing Yemen. 

 

 

Africa, Latest Theater in America’s Endless War

The New York Review of Books | March 12, 2018

 

This article by the New York Review of Books cites SAM's data about the authority budget in 2017. 

 

 

US Still Pouring Weapons into the Yemen War

Al-Monitor | March 8, 2018

 

This article cites a SAM report on major US arms sales in 2016 and 2017 on the cost of arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

 

 

The Pentagon Robbed Taxpayers of $16 Billion

War is Boring | March 5, 2018

 

This article CIP's Bill Hartung on the US government's incentive to prioritize arms sales over other concerns and cites SAM data on FMS in 2016 and 2017 to contextualize the cost of the waivers uncovered by the GAO.

 

 

Audit Finds Pentagon Waived Requirement to Repay Taxpayers $16 Billion to Advance Foreign Military Sales

Project on Government Oversight | February 28, 2018

 

This article cites SAM's U.S. arms sales notifications infographic to highlight increased foreign military sales under the Trump Administration. 

 

 

US Foreign Aid, Explained

The Conversation

 

This article cites SAM's security assistance data from 2015 to explain the workings of US security aid programs. 

 

 

 

Russia and China are Seducing U.S. Allies with Cheap Weapons, Warns General Joseph Votel

Newsweek | February 28, 2018

 

This article cites SAM database figures on 2017 Foreign Military Financing and recipient countries to contextualize General Votel's statements. 

 

 

 

Which country to rely on? 'US Army' the most?

Voice21 | February 21, 2018

 

This article cites SAM's data.

 

 

 

Lebanon: Russia's New Outpost in the Middle East?

The National Interest | February 18, 2018

 

SAM's data concerning the Obama and Trump administrations sending millions in arms to Lebanon.
 
 

 

Putting the Pentagon's Pennies into Perspective

DefenseOne | February 17, 2018

 

CIP's Ben Freeman and William Hartung cite SAM data on the recipients of US security assistance in analyzing the Pentagon historical budget and latest budget request.

 

 

 

Jordan's Economic Crisis Threatens Political Stability

Al Jazeera | February 14, 2018

 

This article cites SAM figures on US security assistance to Jordan to contextualize the recent 5-year MOU signed bewteen Jordan and the US.

 

 

 

'The Training Stays With You' The Elite Mexican Soldiers Recruited by Cartels

The Guardian | February 10, 2018

 

This article cites SAM data on US support for Mexico's military between 2006 and 2017.

 

 

 

As Long As Rights Are Trampled, There Will be Forced Migration

Foreign policy in Focus | February 6, 2018

 

This article cites SAM figures on US security assistance to Honduras in 2017.

 

 

 

US Diplomat at Singapore Airshow

Business Insider | February 6, 2018

 

This article cites SAM figures on US arms sales value in 2017.

 

 

 

Trump Administration Moves to Deregulate Firearms Exports

NewEurope | February 5, 2018

 

This article cites SAM blog on the proposed deregulation.

 

 

 

If We're Going to Export More US Arms, Let's Do It Smarter

DefenseOne | February 1, 2018

 

This article cites data from SAM on the number of recipients of US arms sales in 2017 to contextualize the foreign policy aspect of teh arms trade.

 

 

 

Taking Advantage of the 'Buy American' Plan

DHAKA TRIBUNE | January 17, 2018

 

SAM’s fact sheet comparing U.S. arms sales notifications under the Obama and Trump administrations is used in this article that examines how Bangladesh can acquire U.S. weaponry to enhance the capability of its military. 

 

 

 

El Salvador's Youth are Trapped Between Gang Violence and Police Abuse

THE INTERCEPT | January 12, 2018

 

The Intercept cited a SAM article explaining How U.S. Policy & Aid to El Salvador Can Help.

 

 

 

What Is the CSF and Why It Serves U.S. Interests in Afghanistan

CATO | January 5, 2018

 

Cato used SAM's data to show Pakistan has received aid through several programs, such as the coalition support fund.

 

 

 

Trump's Unfair Attack on Pakistan

CNN | January 4, 2018

 

CNN uses SAM's data in this article to show the amount the US is reimbursed for logistical and military support.

 

 

 

Pakistan's Week Keeps Getting Worse

THE ATLANTIC | January 4, 2018

 

SAM's research was used in this article to show security aid to Pakistan has been falling for some time.

 

 

 

US Should Use Foreign Aid Leverage Wisely

ARAB NEWS | January 16, 2017

 

This article discusses some of the complex goals behind US foreign aid using a Washington Post article that is largely based on SAM’s database.

 

 

 

2018 Looks Like and Arms Bonanza

TOMDISPATCH | January 11, 2017

 

CIP'S William Hartung cites SAM’s fact sheet comparing U.S. arms sales notifications under the Obama and Trump administrations to discuss how well arms contractors will fare in 2018 and beyond. 

 

 

 

US Caught in Crossfire Amid Flaring Jordan-Saudi Tensions

AL-MONITOR | January 11, 2017

 

Al-Monitor cites SAM data on US security assistance to Jordan in 2016 to demonstrate the close ties between the two countries preceding Vice President Pence's upcoming trip to the Middle East and amidst regional trumoil exacerbated by President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. 

 

 

 

US Planned Big Boost in Military Aid to Tajikistan

EURASIANET | January 11, 2017

 

EurasiaNet references SAM data on military aid and training to Tajikistan in 2016 and 2017 in this article on Central Asian security assistance.

 

 

 

Planned Shift on Gun Exports Kicks Up Storm

THE HILL | January 11, 2017

 

SAM director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article on Trump administration plans to transfer licensing of gun exports to the Commerce Department and the risks associated with such a move.

 

 

 

Trump Will Make it Easier for U.S. Firms to Sell Weapons to Foreign Governments

NEWSWEEK | January 8, 2017

 

Newsweek links to SAM information to compare arms exports in 2016 and 2017, demonstrating a significant increase in exports in 2017. 

 

 

 

US Walks the Talk, Suspends USD 2 Billion Security Aid to Pakistan 

NEW INDIAN EXPRESS | January 6, 2017

 

This article cites SAM data on US security assistance to Pakistan in 2003 and 2017 to demonstrate the decline in aid in recent years.

 

 

 

Pentagon Surges Weapons into Middle East Terror Fight

AL-MONITOR | January 3, 2017

 

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder is quoted in this article discussing the increase in Defense Department-provided security assistance under the Trump administration.

 

 

 

Families Fear No Justice for Victims as 31 Die in Honduras Post-Election Violence 

THE GUARDIAN | January 2, 2017

 

The Guardian uses SAM data on Honduran security assistance to quantify the relationship between the United States and Honduras as the US stays mostly silent on the military violence that followed the recent Honduran election. 

 

 

 

Isolated at Home, Guatemala President Moves Close to US with Israel Move

US NEWS & WORLD REPORT | December 27, 2017

 

This article uses the SAM database to provide figures for security aid to Guatemala between 2012 and 2015 in order to demonstrate one facet of the close ties between Guatemala and the United States.

 

 

 

By Weakening Arms Export Controls, Trump’s National Security Strategy Will Create National and Global Insecurity

JUST SECURITY | December 20, 2017

 

SAM's arms sales data is used in this article discussing how the Trump administration’s proposals to weaken arms export controls will lead to national and international insecurity, and contribute to violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

 

 

 

Report: U.S. Weapons Found in Islamic State Arsenals in Syria and Iraq

BREITBART | December 17, 2017

 

SAM's data was used to show United States security assistance to Syria and Iraq.

 

 

 

Sin Presidente: Honduran Corrupt President Receives Military Aid from Trump

HUFFINGTON POST | December 9, 2017

 

SAM's data is used in this article to show the US State Department under Trump granted Honduras military aid two days following the elections. 

 

 

 

From Security to Reconciliation: How Nigeria Can Win Its Bloody War with Boko Haram

WAR ON THE ROCKS | December 8, 2017

 

This article cites SAM data on how much the United States committed to security assistance programs in Nigeria. 

 

 

 

From One Coup to Another: Honduras Under Siege

COUNTER PUNCH | December 7, 2017

 

SAM's data is used in this article to show the extent the US provided in security aid to Honduras. 

 

 

 

Honduran Police Refuse to Arrest Protesters as Doubt Cast on Election Results

UPSIDE DOWN WORLD | December 5, 2017

 

Upside Down World links to SAM data on security aid received by Honduras since 2009 to support assertions of increased militarization in the country. 

 

 

 

US Weapons Pour into Lebanon Amid Turmoil

AL-MONITOR | December 4, 2017

 

Al-Monitor cites SAM data on past security assistance to Lebanon to contextualize current funding proposals amid political and budgetary uncertainty.

 

 

 

Repression in Honduras as Citizens Protest Disputed Election

HUFFINGTON POST | December 4, 2017

 

SAM's data is used in this article to show Honduran police and military receive extensive U.S. assistance and training.

 

 

 

Hernández in lead as Honduras election unrest continues

THE FINANCIAL TIMES | December 4, 2017

 

The Financial Times uses SAM's data to show Honduras is a big recipient of US aid to security forces. 

 

 
 

The President of Honduras Is Deploying U.S.-Trained Forces Against Election Protesters

THE INTERCEPT | December 3, 2017

 

The Intercept uses SAM data to show that the United States has a long history of security support to the Honduran government now using those forces against protesters challenging the legitimacy of the election results.

 

 

 

Honduras troops shoot dead teenage girl amid election crisis protests
THE GUARDIAN | December 2, 2017

 

The Guardian uses SAM data to show that Honduras received $17.3m in security aid from the US this year.

 

 

 

Honduras crisis shines spotlight on Central America’s problems

THE FINANCIAL TIMES | December 1, 2017

 

The Financial Times uses SAM's data in this article.

 

 

 

The Future of U.S.-Jordanian Counterterrorism Cooperation

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS | November 30, 2017

 

In their new report, the Center for American Progress uses SAM security aid data to help contextualize the relationship security relationshp between the United States and Kingdom of Jordan.

 

 

 

Donald Trump's Hollow Promises on Arms Sales to Japan

INKSTICK | November 9, 2017

 

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung explains how President Trump's recent statements about Japanese arms purchases are misleading as much of the F-35 production will occur in Japan, helping increase the number of jobs in Japan, not the U.S.

 

 

 

Military-Grade Night Vision Gear Is Widely Available To Civilians — And That’s A Problem

THE HUFFINGTON POST | OCTOBER 31, 2017

 

SAM Director Colby Goodman weighs in on the debate surrounding the transfer of oversight for military equipment exports to the commerce department, specifically the export of high-tech night vision gear which may be a national security concern.

 

 

 

U.S. Security Assistance to Central Asia: Examining Limits, Exploring Opportunities

PONARS Eurasia | October 2017

 

This policy memo uses SAM's data on to show U.S. security and economic assistance to Central Asian Republics between 2001-2015.

 

 

 

The U.S. Military is Conducting Secret Missions All Over Africa

VICE NEWS | OCTOBER 25, 2017

 

In this article SAM Director Colby Goodman discusses the increase in U.S. military training to Africa and the need for risk assessments for U.S. military operations on the continent. 

 

 

 

US Military Engagement in Niger and Africa: 3 Things to Know

DW | OCTOBER 25, 2017

 

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article discussing the recent deaths of US troops in Niger and the extent of the public's knowledge of Washington's military engagement in Africa. 

 

 

 

Why Are U.S. Troops in Niger?
SECURITY DILEMMAS BLOG | OCTOBER 24, 2017

 

SAM's website is cited in this article. 

 

 

 

Despite Campaign Promises, Arms Shipments to Saudis Skyrocket Under Trump

THE DAILY BEAST | OCTOBER 12, 2017

 

In this investigative article, SAM Director Colby Goodman weighs in on the Trump Administration's weapon push and easing of arms export regulations.

 

 

 

Lawmakers Worry About US Move on Arms Exports

CNN | OCTOBER 6, 2017

 

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article on the Trump Administration's proposed legislation shifting oversight of commercial arms export licensing from the U.S. State Department to the Commerce Department. 

 

 

 

Congress Should Not Cede Oversight on Small Arms Exports

ARMS CONTROL ASSOCIATION | OCTOBER 5, 2017

 

SAM's data on U.S. firearms export notifications is cited in this brief that explains the dangers of removing Congressional oversight of U.S. small arms exports and calls on Congress to take action to retain their oversight of these weapons sales.

 

 

 

Trump Will Fuel War Across World By Increasing U.S. Global Arms Sales

NEWSWEEK | SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

 

SAM's arms sale data is used in this article to show that President Trump is poised to outsell the Obama Administration on a historic scale. 

 

 

 

Trump to Unleash More Global Arms Sales

POLITICO | SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

 

SAM's arms sales data and recent arms sales comparison infographic were used in this article discussing President Trump's decision to ease some restrictions on U.S. weapons sales overseas. 

 

 

 

U.S. Arms and Training Fuel UAE’s War in Yemen

LOBELOG | SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

 

This blog post cites SAM's foreign military training data to explain how the U.S. has played an enabling role in the UAE's war in Yemen by supplying the bulk of its weaponry, training thousands of its military personnel, and refueling its aircraft. 

 

 

 

U.S. Arms Transfers to the UAE and the War In Yemen
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL POLICY | SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

 

SAM's foreign military training data is cited by William Hartung in this report on the damaging role that the UAE has played in the war in Yemen.

 

 

 

Five Dangers of Giving the Commerce Department Oversight of Firearms Exports

DEFENSE NEWS | SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

 

Rachel Stohl and Security Assistance Monitor’s Colby Goodman highlight five dangers of President Trump’s “Buy American” agenda which gives the Commerce Department oversight of firearms exports. 

 

 

 

New Trump Rules Could Put American Guns in the Hands of Dictators, Terrorists and Gangs

WASHINGTON POST | SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

 

As the Trump Administration gets ready to implement new regulations which reduce oversight and transparency for small-arms exports, Center for International Policy’s William Hartung weighs in stating, “we have a president who says he wants to get tough on rogue regimes, terrorists and criminals, yet he is pushing a policy that will make it easier for U.S.-manufactured arms to fall into the wrong hands.” 

 

 

 

Are We Making the Same Mistakes in Iraq
INKSTICK | SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

 

This article, by SAM Program Manager Seth Binder, questions whether the US fight against ISIS will fall prey to the same human rights abuses and corruption issues that plagued the development of the Iraqi military following the US invasion of Iraq. The author uses SAM data to provide context for how much funding the US has provided to Iraq.

 

 

 

Loving USAID to Death

LOBELOG | SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

 

This LobeLog article links to SAM’s site in reference to the security assistance that is provided by both the State and the Defense Department globally and the need for improved accountability in foreign aid resources.

 

 

 

U.S. - Trained Militaries More Likely to Overthrow Their Governments

JOURNALIST'S RESOURCE | AUGUST 30, 2017

 

Security Assistance Monitor was cited in this article for data on the Pentagon's budget. 

 

 

 

The Trillion-Dollar National Security Budget

LOBE LOG | AUGUST 29, 2017

 

Security Assistance Monitor was mentioned in this article 

 

How to Improve Return on Investment for Security Assistance

LAWFARE | AUGUST 27, 2017

 

This essay cites an article using SAM’s security assistance data to argue that the United States should reverse its traditional approach on counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and U.S. foreign policy.

 

With Chinese Support, Pakistan Can Ignore Trump on Afghanistan
BLOOMBERG | AUGUST 23, 2017

This article cites SAM's data showing amounts paid out to Pakistan under a U.S. coalition support fund.
 
 

U.S. Security and Defense Assistance to Georgia
MYTH DETECTOR | AUGUST 21, 2017

This article cites SAM's data involving assistance provided by the U.S. Department of State, the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security.
 

Weapons Money Intended for Economic Development Being Secretly Diverted to Lobbying   
THE INTERCEPT | AUGUST 17, 2017

SAM's blog is cited in this article that examines how the United Arab Emirates has funneled money intended for economic development into a fund that is used to promote U.S. arms sales to the Gulf States. 

Did Americans Know About Torture at Africa's 'Guantanamo'?
DAILY BEAST | AUGUST 17, 2017

This article referenced a SAM blog post in a discussion on the allegations of abuse at a counterterrorism base in Cameroon referred to as "Africa's Guantanamo." 

Can the Pentagon Win When Putsch Comes to Shove?
TOMDISPATCH | AUGUST 10, 2017

This article referenced a SAM study focusing on U.S.-trained foreign military officers who later committed human rights abuses. 

Bolivia Coca Cultivation Grows for First Time in 6 Years: UNODC
WTOP | JULY 21, 2017

This article referenced Security Assistance Monitor's data on Bolivia. 

Is It Ever A Good Idea to Arm Violent Nonstate Actors?
WTOP | JULY 10, 2017

In this article, the author highlights a SAM infographic that shows the extent to which U.S. security aid programs can provide aid to foreign irregular forces. 

 

Debunking Myths That Fuel Irresponsible U.S. Defense Policy
LOBELOG | JUNE 30, 2017

This article by SAM highlights the fallacies surrounding the defense industry and the global arms trade, including the perception that U.S. defense spending is a major jobs creator. 

The United States, at War
PAGOSADAILYPOST.COM | JUNE 28, 2017

SAM's recent report on foreign military training is referenced in this article arguing that the billions of dollars currently spent on military training in Africa would be better spent on development and humanitarian relief.

Key Lawmaker Wants U.S. to Defriend Pakistan
DEFENSE NEWS | JUNE 22, 2017

SAM's data was used to provide context on recent arms sales and security aid to Pakistan. 

How a U.S. drug enforcement operation got dozens of Mexican citizens killed
WASHINGTON POST | JUNE 19, 2017

This article cited SAM's data on American taxpayer dollars used for Mexico’s counternarcotics programs over the years.

U.S. Approves $1.4 Billion Military Sale to Saudi Arabia
THE ATLANTIC | JUNE 6, 2017

This article cited SAM's data on the U.S. serving as Saudi Arabia’s top arms supplier. 

Corruption Undermining Paraguay Efforts to Combat Drug Flights
INSIGHT CRIME | JUNE 2, 2017

SAM's blog post on narco-corruption in Paraguay is cited in this article on weak aviation controls and corruption that have allowed aeriel drug trafficking to thrive in the country. 

DoD's $1.8B Train-and-Equip Request Forecasts Chaos After ISIS
DEFENSE NEWS | JUNE 1, 2017

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder provides insight into the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund's assistance for Iraq's Counter Terrorism Service. 

FY18 Budget Request Cuts $1B From State's Foreign Military Financing
DEFENSE NEWS | MAY 23, 2017

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article examining Trump's proposed cuts to Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and the proposed changes to how FMF is administered.

Trump Budget Proposal Slashes Obama's Counterterror Partnerships Fund
DEFENSE NEWS | MAY 23, 2017

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article discussing Trump's budget which includes steep cuts to former President Obama's signature counterterrorism training program, but maintains billions of dollars for train-and-equip efforts.

The War You've Never Heard Of
VICE NEWS | MAY 18, 2017

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article that reveals exclusive documents from the Special Operations Command in Africa detailing the extent of U.S. military engagement in Africa.

A Roadmap for US Engagement with Colombia
THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL | MAY 2017

SAM's data on U.S. aid to Colombia is used in this report that assesses U.S. policy toward Colombia and details the extensive implications for U.S. national security interests.

Syrian Kurds are Now Armed with Sensitive US Weaponry, and the Pentagon Denies Supplying It
MILITARY TIMES | MAY 7, 2017

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder is quoted in this article stating that the Syrian Kurds are newly armed with American combat equipment that the Pentagon denies providing.

U.S. Sharply Increases Military Training for Middle East Allies
FORBES | MAY 4, 2017

This article uses SAM's data and recent analysis to explain the sharp increase in the amount of military training the United States provides to countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

East Africa: For Uganda and Ethiopia, It's $200M Less in US Aid
THE EAST AFRICAN | MAY 3,  2017

This article uses SAM's data to show which African countries received the most U.S. aid in the past few years in order to determine which countries will be ost affected by Trump's budget cuts.

Putting the Pieces Together: A Global Guide to U.S. Security Aid Programs
WOLA | APRIL 27, 2017

This report uses SAM's data on security assistance programs and sheds new light on the increasing number of Defense Department-funded US security aid programs.

Planned Cuts to US Foreign Aid Could Harm Security in LatAm
INSIGHT CRIME | APRIL 26,  2017

This article utilizes SAM's data in discussing how cuts to American foreign aid may weaken efforts to combat organized crime and insecurity in Latin America.

How Does the U.S. Spend its Foreign Aid?
THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS | APRIL 11, 2017

The author references a previous article using SAM's data and analysis to explain which countries receive the most U.S. military aid.

Addresing the Myths Surrounding U.S. Foreign Aid
PBS NEWSHOUR | APRIL 10,  2017

The author uses SAM's data to show top recipients of U.S. economic and security aid.

Trump Greenlights Arms Sales to Bahrain and Many Other Countries 

THE REAL NEWS NETWORK | APRIL 2,  2017  

SAM's Senior Advisor, William D. Hartung, is interviewed by Sharmini Peries on the move by the Trump administration to increase arms sales to 'human rights violators and conflict zones'. 

U.S. Boosts Special Forces Training in Central Asia

EURASIANET.ORG | MARCH 28,  2017   

The author utilizes SAM's data in an article discussing the increase in special forces training in Central Asia for counternarcotics and transnational organized-crime missions over the last two years.

Want to Make Budget Cuts? Start Here
THE NEW YORK TIMES | MARCH 17,  2017

SAM's data is used to show the cost and scale of the Pentagon's arms and training programs in an article arguing that budget cuts should come from military aid instead of domestic programs.

Commerce Department Boosts Arms Sales Delieveries to Record High
LOBE LOG | MARCH 1,  2017

SAM Director Colby Goodman discusses the role of the Commerce Department's new 600 Series program in the drastic increase of U.S. arms sales deliveries.

Not Wanted: A Permanent U.S. Presence in Iraq
THE NATIONAL INTEREST | FEBRUARY 28,  2017

 

SAM's Leah Schulz is quoted in this article that discusses Iraq's future and the possiblity of an extended stay of US troops.  

Report: Arms Transfers to Mexico Spike 184 Percent; US the Top Supplier
CNSNEWS.COM | FEBRUARY 22,  2017

SAM Director Colby Goodman is quoted in this article on the U.S. role in the dramatic increase of military equipment purchases and transfers to Mexico.

Big Game: U.S. Soldiers' Secret Hunt for Jihadists in a Kenyan Forest
THE DAILY BEAST | FEBRUARY 8,  2017

The author references data from a SAM factsheet on U.S. Counterterrorism Aid to Kenya in an article examining U.S. security aid to Kenya in the fight against al-Shabaab.

Training Wreck
THE AMERICAN INTEREST | FEBRUARY 7,  2017

The author uses SAM's data on types and amount of military and police aid provided by the United States in an article arguing that security assistance is ill suited for winning wars.

What the US Stands to Lose by Alienating Morocco

AL MONITOR | FEBRUARY 2,  2017

The author uses the SAM blog as a source in the article that exmines how alientating Morocco would break with its traditional role as an ally. 

Trump Administration Reviews Foreign Aid in Obama's Final Months in Office
THE WASHINGTON POST | JANUARY 25, 2017

The author references a previous article using SAM's data and analysis to explain the U.S. foreign assistance budget.

President Obama's Legacy: Arms Exporter in Chief

THE CIPHER BRIEF | JANUARY 20, 2017

The author quotes SAM Director Colby Goodman and uses SAM's data in an article on President Obama's foreign policy approach and the record high arms sales during his administration. 

Why Haven't We Defeated al-Shabab?
LOBE LOG | JANUARY 18, 2017

In an article examining some of the failures in U.S. security cooperation programs the author cites SAM's data and analysis on U.S. military and police aid. 

Pentagon Program Trained Foreign Torturers & Rapists
THE DAILY BEAST | JANUARY 17, 2017

The Center for Public Integrity features an in-depth article using SAM's research and analysis to help uncover the extent that U.S. military trained foreign officers later committed human rights violations.

NDAA Gives State More Authority to Oversee Security Aid
CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY | JANUARY 10, 2017

Director of SAM, Colby Goodman is quoted discussing the increased oversight for security assistance programs given to the State Department in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017. 

Untangling the Web: A Blueprint for Reforming American Security Sector Assistance
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS | JANUARY 2017

SAM's data is cited to demonstrate the rapid increase in U.S. security sector assistance spending in the post 9/11 years and highlight the Defense Department's growing role in U.S. engagement with foreign security sectors.

Securing Development: Public Finance and the Security Sector

THE WORLD BANK | DECEMBER 2016

The book references SAM's data on U.S. military assistance.

Questions Arise About Large Palestinian Security Budget
AL-MONITOR | DECEMBER 23, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder is quoted and our data is used to demonstrate the significant decrease in U.S. funding for the Palestinian security sector. 

U.S. Halts Some Saudi Arms Sales over Yemen Deaths Concerns
STARS AND STRIPES | DECEMBER 13, 2016

Bill Hartung's blog post is referenced to highlight the $115 billion worth of arms sales to Saudi Arabia that the Obama administration has overseen.

Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia: The Kingdom Hires a Powerful Former Lawmaker to Lobby Trump White House and Congress
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES | NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Program Manager Seth Binder is quoted and our data is used to discuss Saudi Arabia's hiring of former-Representative Buck McKeon as a lobbyist.

Obama's Final Arms-Export Tally More than Doubles Bush's
DEFENSE ONE | NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Defense One quotes Bill Hartung, highlighting the fact that Saudi Arabia has been the largest recipient of arms sales during the Obama administration. 

Two Candidates, Six Issues, and a Region Ignored
INSIGHT CRIME | NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Using our data, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of U.S. security assistance (military aid, arms sales and trainings) to Latin America and the Caribbean throughout the Obama Administration and analyze the expected security assitance policies of the two U.S. presidential candidates. 

What a Real Review of U.S. Military to Saudi Arabia Would Say
WAR ON THE ROCKS | OCTOBER 26, 2016

Two of SAM's publications were cited to highlight the magnitude of U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia under the Bush and Obama administrations.

Spies for Hire: How the UAE is Recruiting Hackers to Create the Perfect Surveillance State 
THE INTERCEPT | OCTOBER 24, 2016

Director of SAM, Colby Goodman is quoted discussing the how International Traffic on Arms Regulations apply to classifed information. 

State's Culture Hampers Push for Security Aid, Experts Say
CONGRESSIONAL QUARTERLY | OCTOBER 24, 2016

Director of SAM, Colby Goodman is quoted discussing the lackluster efforts in Congress and the State Department to ensure that legal authority for security assistance remains under the State Department. 

Leveraging U.S. Power in the Middle East: A Blueprint for Strengthening Regional Partnerships
CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS | OCTOBER 19, 2016

In this report, the authors utilize our data on U.S. arms sales and security aid to support their section on U.S. security assistance. 

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the U.S. Foreign Assistance Budget
THE WASHINGTON POST | OCTOBER 18, 2016

The Washington Post extensively draws on our data to provide a comprehensive overview of U.S. security assistance, drawing on our military aid and arms sales data as well as other information provided on our website. 

U.S. Shifts Egypt Aid to Other Countries
AL-MONITOR | OCTOBER 17, 2016

The author uses our data to illustrate current levels of U.S. security aid to Tunisia, noting that it is down  $10 million from last year's request. 

Congressional Saudi Appeasers Hide Behind Faux Concerns about Americans' Liability
THE WORLD POST | SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Robert Naiman uses our fact sheets to put into perspective the threat that Saudi Arabia would stop buying U.S. weapons after Congress overrode President Obama's veto on the "Saudi 9/11 bill".

Congress May Have Transformed U.S.-Saudi Relations While Overriding Obama's Veto
REASON.COM | SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Reason.com highlights William D. Hartung's report in order to illustrate the scale of the U.S.-Saudi arms transfer history under the Obama administration.

You Must Be Kidding! Adventures in an American World of Frustration
TOM DISPATCH | SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Tom Dispatch references CIP's William D. Hartung's data on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia under the Obama administration.

Both House and Senate Move to Block Tank Sale to Saudi Arabia
THE WASHINGTON POST | SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

CIP's William D. Hartung's data is used to showcase the over $100 billion worth of arms sales to Saudi Arabia under the Obama administration.

The Pitfalls of the Pentagon Taking the Lead on U.S. Security Assistance
WORLD POLITICS REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Our data is used to illustrate the Pentagon's expanding role in providing U.S. security assistance.

Saudi Arabia Appears to be Using U.S.-Supplied White Phosphorous in its War in Yemen
THE WASHINGTON POST | SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The Washington Post highlights CIP's William D. Hartung's new report on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the war in Yemen.

Israel Gives Up Little to Get Largest Ever U.S. Arms Deal
LOBE LOG | SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Program Manager Seth Binder breaks down the new 10-year U.S. military aid deal with Israel worth $38 billion.

Will 9/11 Lawsuit Vote Sabotage U.S. Arms Sales to Riyadh
AL-MONITOR | SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Al Monitor highlights CIP's William D. Hartung's new report on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the war in Yemen.

Obama Administration Offered $115bn in Weapons to Saudi Arabia: Report
THE GUARDIAN | SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The Guardian uses our fact sheets to show how the Obama administration has offered to sell $115bn in weapons to Saudi Arabia, more than any previous U.S. administration. 

How Defense Dollars Are Wasted on Security Assistance
NATIONAL CENTER FOR POLICY ANALYSIS | SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Our data is used by the authors to provide information on U.S. security assistance to Somalia. 

What the U.S. Military Doesn't Know (and Neither Do You)
TOM DISPATCH | SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Director of SAM, Colby Goodman is quoted discussing the lack of transparency by the Defense Department-funded security assistance.

From Iraq to Egypt to Yemen, Growing Dangers of Runaway U.S. Arms Trafficking
THE HUFFINGTON POST | AUGUST 26, 2016

Our publication on applying the Leahy Law to U.S. military and police aid is used to show that oversight of military aid to Egypt and others is lax.

U.S. Security Assistance and Terrorism: An Inconvenient Truth
POLITICAL VIOLENCE @ A GLANCE | AUGUST 19, 2016

Our data is used to help the author show that increased secuity assistance may in fact be increasing violence.

El Salvador's MS13 Gang Sought Big Guns in Mexico, Guatemala
INSIGHT CRIME | AUGUST 12, 2016

Sarah Kinosian's blog post on El Salvador's gun markets is used to analyze arm purchases by the MS13 in Mexico and Guatemala.

Argentina Militarizing Fight Against Crime with Help from US, Israel
INSIGHT CRIME | AUGUST 9, 2016

Our data is used to compare the amount of U.S. security aid given to Argentina over the past three years. 

Kenya's Counterterrorism Approach is Floundering
THE NATIONAL INTEREST | AUGUST 4, 2016

Our data is cited to highlight the shortcomings of Kenya's current counterterrorism strategy despite being the largest recipient of U.S. counterterrorism assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The United States is Trying to Keep Military Aid Away from Iran's Proxies in Iraq
WAR IS BORING | AUGUST 2, 2016

SAM Program Manager and Research Associated Seth Binder is quoted on the lack of end-use monitoring of U.S. foreign military assistance and how this aid can reach unintended recipients.

There's No Business Like the Arms Business
TOM DISPATCH | JULY 26, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung authors a piece on the growing global arms trade and the role the United States has in its expansion.

US, Cuba Sign Counter-Narcotics Agreement
JAMAICA OBSERVER | JULY 24, 2016

SAM's database was used to gather information on the Cub, US counter-narcotic efforts

Training the Planet: America's Vast Global Netowrk to Instruct Foreign Security Forces Get Scant Oversight
100 REPORTERS | JULY 13, 2016

SAM's senior advisor William Hartung is quoted in regards to the "mind boggling" military training efforts that are taking place globally.

State Department and Pentagon Tussle Over Control of Foreign Military Aid
THE WASHINGTON POST | JULY 10, 2016

SAM's data is cited to highlight the ongoing battle between officials in the Departments of State and Defense over the proper role and contol of foreign military aid

Improving U.S. Anticorruption Policy in Nigeria
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS | JULY, 2016

SAM's data on military and police aid to Nigeria are cited in the CFR corruption brief on how to improve U.S. anticorruption policy in Nigeria.

America's Security Strategy in Tunisia is Failing
THE NATIONAL INTEREST | JUNE 30, 2016

SAM's press release on security assistance to Tunisia and blog on Tunisia's designation as a major non-NATO ally are cited in making the case that the U.S.'s current strategy in Tunisia simply isn't working.

America is Lying About its Involvement in Africa: AFRICOM Reports Simply Don't add up
SALON | JUNE 30, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung is quoted regarding methods the Department of Defense will use to disguise the true nature of security assistance and military cooperation.

Why is the United States Still Backing Saudi Arabia in Yemen?
LOBELOG | JUNE 29, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung calls attention to continued United States support of Saudi Arabia in spite of human rights abuses and the damaging effect of the war in Yemen.

3 Rays of Sunshine on Pentagon Foreign Aid
THE HILL | JUNE 28, 2016

SAM is highlighted as the only compiled public source for the Pentagon's annual budget justifications for security cooperation programs.

This Tool Exposes How U.S. Security Assistance is Being Spent Overseas
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS | MAY 27, 2016

SAM Director Colby Goodman highlights the benefit of our database to the global citizen of the world.

U.S. Fully Lifts Vietnam Arms Embargo
THE CIPHER BRIEF | MAY 24, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder suggests that the U.S. has been providing security assistance to Vietnam for quite some time despite the embargo.

The Pentagon's War on Accountability
TOM DISPATCH | MAY 24, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung argues that the Penatgon, like every other department should be required to produce a budget justification for its foreign aid.

Barely Guarded Afghan Border Puts Ex-Soviet Tajikistan in Peril
REUTERS | MAY 19, 2016

The author uses our data to show the amount of U.S. security assistance to Tajikistan in 2014 and 2015.

Azerbaijan Has Advantage Over Armenia in U.S. Military Aid
EURASIANET | MAY 18, 2016

The author uses our data to show how the U.S. policy of "parity" between Armenia and Azerbaijan has been changing over the past few years.

Corruption in Military Aid Undermines Global Security
LOBELOG | MAY 12, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung argues that corruption is undermining effective security in countries across the world.

Burning Issues: The Arms Trade as a Foreign Policy Tool
CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE | MAY 11, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung talks about the impact of arms sales on U.S. national security.

A Call for a New Strategic Approach to Fragile States
TRUMAN CENTER | MAY 1, 2016

SAM database on security assistance used.

The Inside Story of Canada's $15-billion Saudi Arms Deal
THE GLOBE AND MAIL | APRIL 27, 2016

SAM Program Director Colby Goodman expresses the concerns with U.S. arms regulation in light of this deal's announcement.

The Federal Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017: Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights in the Middle East
PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY | APRIL 27, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder and Senior Advisor William Hartung discuss U.S. security assistance to Tunisia and its potential risks.

U.S. Senators Urge Substantial Boost in Military Aid for Israel
VOA NEWS | APRIL 26, 2016

SAM data on military aid to Israel used.

Tunisia's Getting More Guns than Democracy
FOREIGN POLICY | APRIL 21, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder and Senior Advisor William Hartung discuss U.S. security assistance to Tunisia and its potential risks.

As Saudis Continue Deadly Bombing of Yemen, Is Obama Trading Cluster Munitions for Riyadh's Loyalty?
DEMOCRACY NOW | APRIL 21, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung speaks with Democracy Now! about U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the war in Yemen.

The Un-Freedom Agenda
FOREIGN POLICY | APRIL 20, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder provides analysis on U.S. security assistance to Niger.

Saudi-U.S. Tensions Haven't Slowed Obama's Weapons Spigot
VOCATIV | APRIL 20, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung is quoted on the problems with continued U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

U.S. Foreign Military Support
FACTCHECK.ORG | APRIL 20, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder provides factcheck.rog with the overall level of U.S. security assistance for FY2014.

Obama Went From Condemning Saudis for Abuses to Arming Them to the Teeth
THE INTERCEPT | APRIL 20, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung is quoted on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia over President Obama's tenure.

CFR BACKGROUNDERS: YEMEN IN CRISIS 
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS | APRIL 19, 2016

CFR uses our data in its backgrounder on Yemen to highlight the level of U.S. security assistance to Yemen under former President Saleh between 2001 and 2011. 

Obama Shouldn't Trade Cluster Bombs for Saudi Arabia's Friendship
THE NEW YORK TIMES | APRIL 19, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung argues that during President Obama's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia he should get tough with them, particularly over their bombing campaign in Yemen.

U.S.-Trained Chechen ISIS Commander Abu Omar al-Shishani Survives U.S. Assasination Strike
GLOBAL RESEARCH | APRIL 14, 2016

SAM data on U.S. military training.

How African Leaders View U.S. and PRC Engagements on the Continent
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY | APRIL 1, 2016

SAM database is used for security assistance in Africa.

Department of Defense and Security Cooperation
RAND | MARCH 31, 2016

SAM data on Department of Defense spending used.

The Black Hole of Pentagon Foreign Aid
THE HILL | MARCH 15, 2016

Contribution piece notes that SAM is the most comprehensive source for publicly available Department of Defense documents, calls for increasing transparency.

More Transparency is Needed on the Pentagon's Military Aid Programs
SUNSHINE WEEK | MARCH 14, 2016

SAM program director Colby Goodman and senior advisor William Hartung discuss the need for transparency for increased military spending.

Georgia, Tajikistan Among Countries Most Dependent on U.S. Military Aid
EURASIANET | MARCH 10, 2016

Writer and analyst Joshua Kucera highlights our recent factsheet on U.S. military aid dependency among Central Euasian countries.

What Palestinian-Israeli Security Cooperation?
AL JAZEERA | MARCH 9, 2016

SAM Program Manager Seth Binder publishes opinion piece about Palestine and Israel cooperation for security in the Middle East.

Military Aid Should Do No Harm
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT | MARCH 8, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung publishes opinion piece about U.S. military efforts going astray abroad.

The Pentagon's Secret Foreign Aid Budget
POLITICO | MARCH 8, 2016

Lora Lumpe and Jeremy Ravinsky probe the realities of the congressional budget, citing SAM database as most comprehensive information available.

Security Assistance Monitor Database Aims to Fill 'Black Hole' of U.S. Foreign Assistance Coverage
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS' NETWORK | MARCH 8, 2016

Margaret Looney highlights SAM's database as a source for domestic and international journalists.

Crime, Violence Driving Migration from Central America
INSIGHT CRIME | MARCH 2, 2016

Mike LaSusa writes piece detailing exodus from Central America, using information from our blog series about El Salvador.

Rights Group: Saudi Arabia Used U.S. Cluster Bombs on Civilians
CNN | FEBRUARY 29, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on U.S. bombs being used against civilians in Yemen.

EU Parliament Adopts Call for Arms Embargo Against Saudi Arabia
THE REAL NEWS | FEBRUARY 26, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung discusses global efforts to stop Saudi aggression.

Saudi Arabia, Gulf Allies are (Heavily) Armed and Itching for Battle
VOCATIV | FEBRUARY 25, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung is quoted on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

More Arms to Saudi Arabia: More Mideast Conflicts
LOBELOG | FEBRUARY 25, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Pentagon Proposes $50 Million Program to Help Tajikistan Fight Terrorists
LOBELOG | FEBRUARY 17, 2016

SAM's blog on the Section 1004 program is used to verify that U.S. military training has decreased to the Central Asia region.

'Industry of Death:' Pope Francis on Arms Dealers and Causes of World War III
NATIONAL CATHOLIC REGISTER | FEBRUARY 9, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on U.S. arms sales to the Middle East.

Flood the World with Weapons: Get Warfare
THE TIMESUNION | JANUARY 29, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on U.S. arms trade.

Royal Pain: The Setback in Relations with Iran is Just One of Saudi Arabia's Many Problems
BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK | JANUARY 7, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia.

Shouldn't Security Rest on More than Blind Faith
THE HILL | JANUARY 5, 2016

Diana Ohlbaum writes an op-ed and uses our data to show the total amount of U.S. security assistance over the years.

As Saudi Arabia Executes Sheikh al-Nimr, Will U.S. Respond by Cutting $50 Billion in Weapons Sales?
DEMOCRACY NOW! | JANUARY 4, 2016

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia in light of their latest executions.

The Obama Doctrine in the Americas
LEXINGTON BOOKS |  2016

SAM data on security assistance in Latin America is used.

U.S. Lethal Weapons for Ukraine: Mechanisms and Consequences
INSTITUTE OF WORLD POLICY | JANUARY 1, 2016

SAM database on U.S. arms sales to Ukraine used.

Are U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Hurting its Own Interests in the Region?
LOBELOG | DECEMBER 23, 2015

SAM Intern Leah Schulz argues that recent arms sales to Saudi have had negative affects on stability for the region, a key U.S. interest in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia's New Anti-Terror Coalition is Already Starting to Fall Apart
VICE NEWS | DECEMBER 16, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung comments on the newly announced 34-country anti-terror coalition led by Saudi Arabia.

By Funding Foreign Militaries, the U.S. is Spreading Terrorism
FOREIGN POLICY IN FOCUS | DECEMBER 15, 2015

SAM data is used to provide the expected total dollar value for security assistance for 2016.

Gun Lobby Looks to Lift Export Restrictions
POLITICO | DECEMBER 14, 2015

SAM Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman discusses the administration's potential changes to regulations for firearms and ammunition.

Is the U.S. Facilitating the Use of Mercenaries in Yemen?
LOBELOG | DECEMBER 8, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides insight on the rise of Latin American mercenaries fighting in the war in Yemen on behalf of the UAE.

The Tip of a Bloody Iceberg: Colombian Mercenaries in Yemen
COUNTERPUNCH | DECEMBER 2, 2015

SAM provides insight on Colombia's training in other countries.

Merchants of Menance: How U.S. Arms Sales are Fueling Middle East Wars
COUNTERPUNCH | NOVEMBER 20, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides insight on the impact of U.S. arms sales to the Middle East.

The Pentagon's Security Assistance Wasteland
THE HILL | NOVEMBER 11, 2015

SAM provides information on total U.S. military and police aid provided since 2001.

The Numbers Behind U.S. Military Aid to Israel
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO | NOVEMBER 10, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung discusses U.S. military aid to Israel on WBEZ's Worldview.

ICC Prosecutors Allege U.S.-Trained Georgian Units Committed War Crimes
EURASIANET | NOVEMBER 7, 2015

SAM Central Eurasia Intern Jackie Mahler provides further analysis on Georgia.

UN Refugee Agency Sounds Alarm on Violence Against Women in Central America, Mexico
LATIN AMERICA NEWS DISPATCH | NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Latin America Fellow Franco Bastida writes on the growing violence against women in Central America and Mexico.

'Enhanced Interrogation' Could Become a New U.S. Export Under Revised Regulations
FOREIGN POLICY | OCTOBER 26, 2015

SAM Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman writes on regulation of military training.

Why Should the U.S. Accept Syrian Refugees? Because It Helped Displace Them
COUNTERPUNCH | OCTOBER 19, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on U.S. arms sales to the Middle East.

Could the Saudis be Dragging the U.S. into a War Crimes Scandal?
PRI's THE WORLD | OCTOBER 17, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder provides analysis on U.S. policy towards the war in Yemen.

The NDAA's Bottomless Security Assistance Pit
THE HILL | OCTOBER 15, 2015

Highlights SAM as the only source available to get a full picture of U.S. security assistance.

U.S. Military Assistance
THE NEW YORK TIMES | OCTOBER 8, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on global military aid.

U.S. Military Aid to Presidential Guards a Risky Venture
LOBELOG | OCTOBER 6, 2015

SAM Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman and SAM Intern Alexis Kedo write on the risks of U.S. military aid for Presidential Guard forces.

Pope Decries "Shameful and Culpable Silence" on Arms Sales "Drenched in Innocent Blood"
THE INTERCEPT | SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on U.S. arms sales.

Afghan Police Sex Abuse Charges Raise Legal Question for U.S. Aid
AL JAZEERA AMERICA | SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder provides analysis on the U.S. Leahy Law.

VOCATIV | SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on the Yemen War.

Do U.S. Arms Transfers to Saudi Arabia Promote Stability?
REAL CLEAR DEFENSE | SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on military assistance to Saudi Arabia.

To Aid or Not to Aid: U.S. Law Creates Weapons Dilemma
AL JAZEERA AMERICA | AUGUST 27, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder provides analysis on the U.S. Leahy Law.

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Security Assistance & Foreign Internal Defense
FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS | AUGUST 26, 2015

Highlights SAM for journalists and policy students.

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Does Security Assistance Reduce Terrorism?
SMALL WARS JOURNAL | 
AUGUST 26, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. military assistance worldwide.

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Database Provides Transparency on Foreign Aid
PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT | 
AUGUST 20, 2015

Highlights SAM's mission and functionality for diverse audiences.

For U.S., National Interests Remain Important in the Middle East
ASIA TIMES | AUGUST 7, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

Kenya Gets U.S. Funds for Counterterror War
DEFENSE NEWS | AUGUST 6, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. military aid to Kenya.

America Will Provide Sh457m to the Police for Securing Borders
DAILY NATION | JULY 29, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. military aid to Kenya.

Kenya Military Given Sh9 Billion From U.S. to Fight Al-Shabaab
DAILY NATION & ALL AFRICA | JULY 29, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. military aid to Kenya.

U.S. Assistance to Nigeria Should Be Tied to Human Rights
LOBELOG | JULY 29, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on military aid to Nigeria.

Obama Commits U.S. to Intensified Fight Against Terrorists in East Africa
WASHINGTON POST | JULY 25, 2015

SAM provides information on military aid to Kenya.

Why Military Aid Dropped Under Jonathan-U.S. Agency
PUNCH | JULY 21, 2015

SAM provides information on military aid to Nigeria.

Governance and Security Sector Assistance: The Missing Link - Part II
LAWFARE BLOG | JULY 19, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. security assistance.

Rewriting the History of Plan Colombia
NORTH AMERICAN CONGRESS ON LATIN AMERICA | JULY 17, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. aid to Colombia.

Don't Lift Arms Curbs on Bahrain
HUFFINGTON POST | JULY 13, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on arms sales to Bahrain.

The U.S. Shouldn't Export Colombia's Drug War "Success"
INSIGHT CRIME | JULY 9, 2015

SAM Lead Researcher Sarah Kinosian provides analysis on military aid transparency.

The Security Aid Blackout: How Cloudy U.S. Security Assistance Information Hampers Effective Progress
PUBLISH WHAT YOU FUND | JULY 8, 2015

SAM Director Abigail Poe and Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman write on military aid transparency.

Management by McChrystal: Missing the Forest for the Trees?
LOBELOG | JULY 8, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on U.S. military strategy.

U.S. Military Aid Supports Anti-Haitian Deportations in the Dominican Republic
TRUTHOUT | JUNE 25, 2015

Latin America Rights and Security Fellow Laura Weiss writes on military aid to the Dominican Republic.

Arms and the Dudes: How Three Stoners from Miami Beach Became the Most Unlikely Gunrunners in History
WASHINGTON INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF BOOKS | JUNE 22, 2015

SAM Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman reviews U.S. arms sales.

More Aid for Nigeria?
THE NEW YORK TIMES | JUNE 2, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on U.S. aid to Nigeria.

Saudi Arabia Has Executed 41 People for Nonviolent Drug Offenses So Far This Year
GLOBAL POST | JUNE 1, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

Obama Promises More Weapons to Middle East
THE EXAMINER | MAY 18, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

U.S. Lobby Backed by Arms Industry Could Influence Foreign Policy
MIDDLE EAST EYE | MAY 15, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

U.S.-Gulf Summit: Obama Falls Back on Arms Sales to Reassure Partners on Iran
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR | MAY 15, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

Honduras Accuses the U.S. of Blocking the Repair of Its Military Aircraft
LATIN NEWS | 2015

SAM provides information on aid to Honduras.

Reconceptualizing Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First
LEXINGTON BOOKS | 2015

SAM provides information on security aid to the Americas.

Amnesty International Report 2014/15
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL | 2015

SAM provides information on aid to Colombia.

Broken Promises to Honduran Workers
AFL-CIO | 2015

SAM provides information on aid to Honduras.

Enhancing U.S. Support for Peace Operations in Africa
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS | MAY 15, 2015

SAM Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman provides analysis on peacekeeping in Africa.

U.S. Hosts Arms Bazaar at White House Arab Summit
INTER PRESS SERVICE | MAY 15, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

It's Not Diplomacy, It's an Arms Fair
FOREIGN POLICY | MAY 14, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on arms sales to the Persian Gulf.

Security Assistance Monitor: Ce que vous devez savoir sur l'aide militaire U.S. á la Tunisie
NAWAAT.ORG | May 2, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. security aid to Latin America.

The U.S. Must Address Its Role in Mexico's Human Rights Crisis
TRUTHOUT | APRIL 24, 2015

SAM provides information on the U.S. Leahy Law.

Situation Report: Poland Buys Security, Saudi Buys Time, the U.S. Navy Wants to Buy More Ships; and More of Everything Else
FOREIGN POLICY | APRIL 22, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on U.S. arms sales.

The Word Is Out: The U.S. Once Again Leads the World in Arms Sales
AMERICAS PROGRAM | APRIL 20, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on U.S. arms sales.

The Price of Peace: Why War Is Bad for People but Good for Business
THE MARK NEWS | APRIL 20, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides writes on U.S. war policy.

Yemen Campaign Tests U.S. Military Aid Policy
LOBELOG | APRIL 17, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder writes on U.S. military aid policy, particularly in Yemen.

Report: Military Spending Spikes in Middle East, Eastern Europe
AL JAZEERA AMERICA | APRIL 14, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder provides analysis on military expenditure increases.

Guns vs. Butter: Where's the U.S. Putting Its Money?
THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION | APRIL 10, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. foreign assistance.

U.S.: Azano Is a Supervillain … Who We Let Deal Surveillance Equipment
VOICE OF SAN DIEGO | APRIL 9, 2015

SAM Senior Research Associate Colby Goodman provides analysis on U.S. arms sales.

Less Guns, More Democracy
U.S. NEWS | APRIL 8, 2015

SAM provides information on aid to Kenya.

Security: USA-Aid-Data
EURONEWS | APRIL 8, 2015

SAM provides information on U.S. security aid.

Focus: The Pentagon, Most Important Priority
SUDAN VISION DAILY | APRIL 8, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung provides analysis on U.S. arms sales.

Border Security in Tunisia
ARAB REFORM INITIATIVE | APRIL 1, 2015

Uses SAM database for security assistance to Tunisia.

The Obama Arms Bazaar: Record Sales, Troubling Results
LOBELOG | APRIL 2, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on U.S. arms sales.

Tomgram: William Hartung, Your Money at War Everywhere
TOM DISPATCH, SALON, HUFFINGTON POST, THE NATION, ANTIWAR.COM, DAILY KOS, MIDDLE EAST ONLINE & REAL CLEAR DEFENSE | MARCH 26, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on U.S. military strategy.

New Strategy, Familiar Result: Militarization in Mexico
INSIGHT CRIME | MARCH 25, 2015

SAM Lead Researcher Sarah Kinosian provides analysis on aid to Mexico.

Counting the Cost: Casualty Recording Practices and Realities Around the World
ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE | MARCH 14, 2015

SAM Lead Researcher Sarah Kinosian provides analysis on militarization.

Changes in the Neighborhood: Reviewing Citizen Security Cooperation in Latin America
IGARAPÉ INSTITUTE | MARCH 14, 2015

SAM provides information on citizen security in Latin America.

Greater Transparency Can Improve U.S. Security Assistance Programs
SUNSHINE WEEK | MARCH 12, 2015

SAM Director Abigail Poe and Senior Advisor William Hartung write on transparency in security assistance.

Justifying Militarisation; 'Counter-Narcotics' and 'Counter Narco-Terrorism'
GLOBAL DRUG POLICY OBSERVATORY | MARCH 1, 2015

SAM database used on security assistance and counternarcotics in Latin America.

Can the Violence in Honduras Be Stopped?
FOREIGN POLICY IN FOCUS & COUNTERPUNCH | FEBRUARY 19, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung and Lead Researcher Sarah Kinosian write on aid to Honduras.

Nigeria’s Security Problems Are Caused by Nigeria, not U.S. Human Rights Laws
THE HILL | FEBRUARY 11, 2015

SAM provides information on aid to Nigeria.

Unaccompanied Children from Central America: Foreign Policy Considerations
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE | FEBRUARY 10, 2015

SAM provides information on border militarization.

Rein in the Pentagon's Military Aid Programs
HUFFINGTON POST | FEBRUARY 9, 2015

SAM Senior Advisor William Hartung writes on the need for transparency in security assistance programs.

As Yemen’s Government Falls, So May a U.S. Strategy for Fighting Terror
TIME | JANUARY 22, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder provides analysis on aid to Yemen.

False Security in Kenya
FOREIGN AFFAIRS | JANUARY 21, 2015

SAM provides information on aid to Kenya.

The Failure of Security Assistance- From Latin America to North Africa
THE FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEFLISLATION | JANUARY 27, 2015

SAM data on security assistance to Latin America and North Africa used.

U.S. Security Assistance to Fragile States
THE FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEFLISLATION | JANUARY 27, 2015

SAM data used in an infographic on U.S. security assistance to fragile states.

Charlie Hebdo Attack Highlights the Challenge of the U.S.-Yemen Relationship
YEMEN ONLINE | JANUARY 17, 2015

SAM Program Associate Seth Binder provides analysis on aid to Yemen.

Fixing America’s Aid to Afghanistan and Pakistan
THE DIPLOMAT | DECEMBER 23, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Cooperation and Drug Policies in the Americas: Trends in the Twenty-First Century
LEXINGTON BOOKS | DECEMBER 14, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Latin America.

America Held Hostage
HUFFINGTON POST | DECEMBER 11, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. security assistance.

US Support for Mexico's Drug War Goes Beyond Guns and Money
TRUTHOUT | DECEMBER 1, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Mexico.

Weekly Roundup: Colombia's Peace Talks, Mexico's Protests, Brazil's New Economic Team
AMERICAS SOCIETY/COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS | NOVEMBER 21, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Honduras.

U.S. Lawmakers Question Colombia Military Aid Over Ongoing Rights Abuses
TODAY COLOMBIA | NOVEMBER 10, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Colombia.

Will the New Congress Be Serious About Accountability?
THE HILL | NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Highlights SAM’s mission about government accountability.

New Resource for Tracking U.S. Military and Police Aid
LOBELOG | NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Highlights SAM’s role in providing information on U.S. security assistance.

Statement by the Mesoamerican Working Group on the Impact of U.S. Security Assistance on Human Rights in Mexico, Central America, and Colombia
MESOAMERICAN WORKING GROUP | OCTOBER 29, 2014

SAM provides information on Latin America.

Today’s Headlines and Commentary
LAWFARE BLOG | OCTOBER 21, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. engagement worldwide.

Foreign Policy's Situation Report: Turkey Allowing Kurdish Fighters into Kobani; Support for the Islamic State grows in Lebanon; Syrians Killed in Uprising Against IS; Sweden Hunts a Russian Sub; and Much More
FOREIGN POLICY | OCTOBER 20, 2014

Highlights the launch of SAM.

Politico's Morning Defense: Northrop’s Lobbying Continues to Plummet — DoD Hails Reinforcements for Kobani
POLITICO | OCTOBER 20, 2014

Highlights the launch of SAM.

Colombia’s Military to Export Air Force Training to Latin America with U.S. Backing
COLOMBIA REPORTS | JULY 24, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. funding of training in Colombia.

CRS Insights – The Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund Proposal: Questions for Congress
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE | JULY 14, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. counterterrorism assistance.

Studying Tajikistan Turns Dangerous: A Scholar Faces Treason Charges
THE ECONOMIST | JUNE 24, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Tajikistan.

U.S. Reportedly Cuts It Aid for Central Asian Security Forces Substantially
ASIA PLUS | JUNE 20, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. policy in Central Asia.

Boko Haram's Latest Massacre
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | MAY 8, 2014

SAM provides information on aid to Nigeria.

Central America Regional Security Initiative: Background and Policy Issues for Congress
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE | MAY 6, 2014

SAM provides information on militarization in Guatemala.

Opportunities for American Influence in a Changing Middle East
CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN SECURITY | APRIL 1, 2014

SAM data on security assistance in the Middle East used.

The Post-Imperial Chessboard
THE ECONOMIST | APRIL 1, 2014

SAM provides information on border and ethnic tensions in Central Asia.

Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE | MARCH 21, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. policy in Central Asia.

U.S. Foreign Assistance: More Guns Than Butter
FOREIGN POLICY IN FOCUS | MARCH 4, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. foreign assistance policy.

The Narcostate
POLITICO | FEBRUARY 27, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. policy in Tajikistan.

The Corruption Corridor
POLITICO | FEBRUARY 27, 2014

SAM provides information on U.S. policy in Uzbekistan.