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forumarmstrade.org -- The Forum is a network of civil society experts and a point of contact for strengthening public efforts to address the humanitarian, economic and other implications of arms transfers, security assistance, and weapons use.
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Israeli plane filmed spraying over farmland in Quneitra province, Syria.
Third such spraying in less than a week.
@qalaatalmudiq.bsky.social
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@wammezz.bsky.social points out Israel has history of spraying herbicides in Gaza, destroying crops.
www.btselem.org/video/201701...
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Third such spraying in less than a week.
@qalaatalmudiq.bsky.social
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@wammezz.bsky.social points out Israel has history of spraying herbicides in Gaza, destroying crops.
www.btselem.org/video/201701...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Israeli plane filmed spraying over farmland in Quneitra province, Syria.
Third such spraying in less than a week.
@qalaatalmudiq.bsky.social
x.com/i/status/201...
@wammezz.bsky.social points out Israel has history of spraying herbicides in Gaza, destroying crops.
www.btselem.org/video/201701...
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Third such spraying in less than a week.
@qalaatalmudiq.bsky.social
x.com/i/status/201...
@wammezz.bsky.social points out Israel has history of spraying herbicides in Gaza, destroying crops.
www.btselem.org/video/201701...
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Reposting given an anticipated vote in the House today on a war powers resolution relating to Venezuela.
War powers experts @tessbridgeman.bsky.social and @bcfinucane.bsky.social explain the two sets of hostilities governed by the War Powers Resolution in Latin America, why the WPR is constitutional, and what Congress can do:
www.justsecurity.org/128517/war-p...
www.justsecurity.org/128517/war-p...
War Powers, Venezuela, Drug Boats, and Congress
Trump's unauthorized military interventions should spur Congress to reassert its constitutional prerogatives over the use of force.
www.justsecurity.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Reposting given an anticipated vote in the House today on a war powers resolution relating to Venezuela.
Sign up now for upcoming webinar January 29, 2026 @9AM EST
"Breaking the Circuit: Disrupting the Knowledge and Supply of Improvised Weapons" - the next in the series of webinars led by our #EmergingExperts SALW working group
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html
"Breaking the Circuit: Disrupting the Knowledge and Supply of Improvised Weapons" - the next in the series of webinars led by our #EmergingExperts SALW working group
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html
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January 22, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Sign up now for upcoming webinar January 29, 2026 @9AM EST
"Breaking the Circuit: Disrupting the Knowledge and Supply of Improvised Weapons" - the next in the series of webinars led by our #EmergingExperts SALW working group
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html
"Breaking the Circuit: Disrupting the Knowledge and Supply of Improvised Weapons" - the next in the series of webinars led by our #EmergingExperts SALW working group
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html
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Over 7 in 10 people globally wouldn’t support their country using AI-enabled lethal autonomy – even if their governments said that it was in their national security.
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 7 𝙞𝙣 10? 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 👇
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 7 𝙞𝙣 10? 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 👇
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Over 7 in 10 people globally wouldn’t support their country using AI-enabled lethal autonomy – even if their governments said that it was in their national security.
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 7 𝙞𝙣 10? 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 👇
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 7 𝙞𝙣 10? 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙪𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 👇
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The US has given Israel $352 billion since its founding.
After uncovering over $7 billion in previously unreported funds, this is the most accurate tally of US aid to Israel to date:
www.stephensemler.com/p/how-much-a...
After uncovering over $7 billion in previously unreported funds, this is the most accurate tally of US aid to Israel to date:
www.stephensemler.com/p/how-much-a...
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The US has given Israel $352 billion since its founding.
After uncovering over $7 billion in previously unreported funds, this is the most accurate tally of US aid to Israel to date:
www.stephensemler.com/p/how-much-a...
After uncovering over $7 billion in previously unreported funds, this is the most accurate tally of US aid to Israel to date:
www.stephensemler.com/p/how-much-a...
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Here's a video version of WOLA's latest podcast episode, on where to go now after Trump's first year.
A Year Into the Trump Administration, “We Are in Untested Waters”
YouTube video by WOLA: Washington Office on Latin America
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January 21, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Here's a video version of WOLA's latest podcast episode, on where to go now after Trump's first year.
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What impact are the US boat strikes having, besides killing >124 people?
- October-December 2024: 7,764 pounds of cocaine seized at the US-Mexico border.
- October-December 2025: 10,593 pounds of cocaine seized.
Cocaine is up 34% year-over-year *despite* the boat strikes.
Data: bit.ly/4bJOeFs
- October-December 2024: 7,764 pounds of cocaine seized at the US-Mexico border.
- October-December 2025: 10,593 pounds of cocaine seized.
Cocaine is up 34% year-over-year *despite* the boat strikes.
Data: bit.ly/4bJOeFs
January 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM
What impact are the US boat strikes having, besides killing >124 people?
- October-December 2024: 7,764 pounds of cocaine seized at the US-Mexico border.
- October-December 2025: 10,593 pounds of cocaine seized.
Cocaine is up 34% year-over-year *despite* the boat strikes.
Data: bit.ly/4bJOeFs
- October-December 2024: 7,764 pounds of cocaine seized at the US-Mexico border.
- October-December 2025: 10,593 pounds of cocaine seized.
Cocaine is up 34% year-over-year *despite* the boat strikes.
Data: bit.ly/4bJOeFs
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'The bulk of Iranian supplies came shortly after 2022'—SIPRI's Pieter Wezeman spoke to about Russia’s reliance on Iranian arms:
www.euractiv.com/news/russias...
www.euractiv.com/news/russias...
Russia’s reliance on Iranian arms wanes | Euractiv
However, it would be a mistake to ignore the long-term relationship between the two countries
www.euractiv.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:35 AM
'The bulk of Iranian supplies came shortly after 2022'—SIPRI's Pieter Wezeman spoke to about Russia’s reliance on Iranian arms:
www.euractiv.com/news/russias...
www.euractiv.com/news/russias...
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“In my region, AI is often presented as 'modernization,' but little is said about who controls it, how it’s used, or whose lives are most at risk.” – @giselalujan.bsky.social
As we kick of 2026, we're celebrating the campaigners around the world who make our work possible. #StopKillerRobots
As we kick of 2026, we're celebrating the campaigners around the world who make our work possible. #StopKillerRobots
January 20, 2026 at 11:23 AM
“In my region, AI is often presented as 'modernization,' but little is said about who controls it, how it’s used, or whose lives are most at risk.” – @giselalujan.bsky.social
As we kick of 2026, we're celebrating the campaigners around the world who make our work possible. #StopKillerRobots
As we kick of 2026, we're celebrating the campaigners around the world who make our work possible. #StopKillerRobots
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Annual review of Yemen airstrikes.
In 2025 @yemendataproject.org recorded:
⚠️Highest number of civilian casualties since 2022
⚠️US responsible for >50% of 1,334 civilian casualties
⚠️Highest child death toll since 2020
⚠️Israeli strikes resulted in highest ever rate of civilian harm
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In 2025 @yemendataproject.org recorded:
⚠️Highest number of civilian casualties since 2022
⚠️US responsible for >50% of 1,334 civilian casualties
⚠️Highest child death toll since 2020
⚠️Israeli strikes resulted in highest ever rate of civilian harm
👉 t.co/MV8uEQO33E
January 19, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Annual review of Yemen airstrikes.
In 2025 @yemendataproject.org recorded:
⚠️Highest number of civilian casualties since 2022
⚠️US responsible for >50% of 1,334 civilian casualties
⚠️Highest child death toll since 2020
⚠️Israeli strikes resulted in highest ever rate of civilian harm
👉 t.co/MV8uEQO33E
In 2025 @yemendataproject.org recorded:
⚠️Highest number of civilian casualties since 2022
⚠️US responsible for >50% of 1,334 civilian casualties
⚠️Highest child death toll since 2020
⚠️Israeli strikes resulted in highest ever rate of civilian harm
👉 t.co/MV8uEQO33E
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"Assessing Trump's second term of office through the threat to global security" by Tabitha R Agaba, independent researcher and freelance writer, based in Uganda @tabitha-agaba.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear #EmergingExpert www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
"Assessing Trump's second term of office through the threat to global security" by Tabitha R Agaba, independent researcher and freelance writer, based in Uganda @tabitha-agaba.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear #EmergingExpert www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"U.S. Landmine Policy and Practice: From Bad to Worse" by Allie Hansen, Research Fellow, Center for International Policy @cipolicy.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social #EmergingExpert #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:53 PM
"U.S. Landmine Policy and Practice: From Bad to Worse" by Allie Hansen, Research Fellow, Center for International Policy @cipolicy.bsky.social @minefreeworld.bsky.social #EmergingExpert #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"2025: The Year International Law Was Placed on Life Support" by Amanda Pereira, External Consultant, BASIC #EmergingExpert #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:22 PM
"2025: The Year International Law Was Placed on Life Support" by Amanda Pereira, External Consultant, BASIC #EmergingExpert #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"European Rearmament and U.S. Weapons Reliance" by León Castellanos-Jankiewicz, Senior Researcher, Asser Institute for International and European Law in The Hague @leoncastjan.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:20 PM
"European Rearmament and U.S. Weapons Reliance" by León Castellanos-Jankiewicz, Senior Researcher, Asser Institute for International and European Law in The Hague @leoncastjan.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"From the Riviera to the ceasefire: Trump’s Gaza policy in 2025" by Sam Perlo-Freeman, Research Coordinator, Campaign Against Arms Trade @smhwpf.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear #Israel #Gaza www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
"From the Riviera to the ceasefire: Trump’s Gaza policy in 2025" by Sam Perlo-Freeman, Research Coordinator, Campaign Against Arms Trade @smhwpf.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear #Israel #Gaza www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"The Rhetoric That Justifies Violence Against Civilians" by Jen Spindel, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of New Hampshire @spindel.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:17 PM
"The Rhetoric That Justifies Violence Against Civilians" by Jen Spindel, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of New Hampshire @spindel.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"Getting it Wrong on Guns" by Jeff Abramson, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Center for International Policy @jeffabramson.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"Getting it Wrong on Guns" by Jeff Abramson, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Center for International Policy @jeffabramson.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"Trump’s Power Politics and the Return of Empire" by Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director, DAWN @sarahleah1.bsky.social @dawnmenaorg.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"Trump’s Power Politics and the Return of Empire" by Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director, DAWN @sarahleah1.bsky.social @dawnmenaorg.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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"Profit and Provocation: Arms Sales Policy in the Trump Years" by William D. Hartung, Senior Research Fellow, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft @quincyinst.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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January 19, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"Profit and Provocation: Arms Sales Policy in the Trump Years" by William D. Hartung, Senior Research Fellow, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft @quincyinst.bsky.social #TrumpAtOneYear
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon...
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🧵Read nine commentaries on Trump's first year in office from experts and emerging experts based in the United States, as well as Austria, the Netherlands, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. #TrumpAtOneYear
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
Assessing Trump's First Year (2nd term)
Examination of aspects of the Trump administration's first year as relates to arms trade, security assistance, and weapons use.
www.forumarmstrade.org
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
🧵Read nine commentaries on Trump's first year in office from experts and emerging experts based in the United States, as well as Austria, the Netherlands, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. #TrumpAtOneYear
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
🧵Read nine commentaries on Trump's first year in office from experts and emerging experts based in the United States, as well as Austria, the Netherlands, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. #TrumpAtOneYear
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
Assessing Trump's First Year (2nd term)
Examination of aspects of the Trump administration's first year as relates to arms trade, security assistance, and weapons use.
www.forumarmstrade.org
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
🧵Read nine commentaries on Trump's first year in office from experts and emerging experts based in the United States, as well as Austria, the Netherlands, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. #TrumpAtOneYear
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
www.forumarmstrade.org/trump_yearon... 👇
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Pleased to speak with @charliesavage.bsky.social about how the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela breaches the UN Charter and the Take Care Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Legal Issues Raised by Trump’s Seizure of Maduro, Explained
The operation revives disputes over the legality of the 1989 Panama intervention, enhanced by President Trump’s vow to “run” Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s formal status as president.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/u...
The operation revives disputes over the legality of the 1989 Panama intervention, enhanced by President Trump’s vow to “run” Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s formal status as president.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/u...
Legal Issues Raised by Trump’s Seizure of Maduro, Explained
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Pleased to speak with @charliesavage.bsky.social about how the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela breaches the UN Charter and the Take Care Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
