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Restore Transparency to U.S. Arms Aid

Allison McManus writes about the importance of congressional oversight for international military aid.

As 2024 opens with continued conflict in Ukraine and Israel, there’s a growing congressional push to exercise more oversight over how partners and allies use American weapons. While Israel has long been exempted from standard scrutiny, even Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer—a stalwart supporter of Israel—now says he’s willing to consider some reporting requirements as Congress debates a spending package for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific.

Amending this supplemental aid package to include reporting requirements consistent with U.S. and international law is one vital step toward ensuring our nation does not become complicit in violations that undermine prospects for peace and security worldwide.

The above excerpt was originally published in The National Interest. Click here to view the full article.

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Allison McManus

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Advancing progressive national security policies that are grounded in respect for democratic values: accountability, rule of law, and human rights.

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