Forum on the Arms Trade
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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.
NEW EVENT - Join in November 13
"Armed Networks: Understanding the Nexus of Illicit Firearms and Organized Crime Across Continents"
w/ Amara Thiha @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, Khristopher Carlson @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social, and Monalisa Hazarika
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
"Armed Networks: Understanding the Nexus of Illicit Firearms and Organized Crime Across Continents"
w/ Amara Thiha @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, Khristopher Carlson @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social, and Monalisa Hazarika
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
NEW EVENT - Join in November 13
"Armed Networks: Understanding the Nexus of Illicit Firearms and Organized Crime Across Continents"
w/ Amara Thiha @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, Khristopher Carlson @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social, and Monalisa Hazarika
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
"Armed Networks: Understanding the Nexus of Illicit Firearms and Organized Crime Across Continents"
w/ Amara Thiha @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, Khristopher Carlson @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social, and Monalisa Hazarika
www.forumarmstrade.org/events.html#...
Vote expected this afternoon/evening on War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela
www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...
www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...
Senate to Vote Tomorrow on Kaine, Paul, and Schiff’s Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Unauthorized War Against Venezuela | U.S. Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced the Senate will vote tomorrow on their...
www.kaine.senate.gov
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Vote expected this afternoon/evening on War Powers Resolution re: Venezuela
www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...
www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releas...
"Yet the U.S. government has significant leverage, especially on security; it sells the Emirates billions of dollars’ worth of weapons and has designated it a major defense partner"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
Opinion | Sudan Is in Free Fall
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"Yet the U.S. government has significant leverage, especially on security; it sells the Emirates billions of dollars’ worth of weapons and has designated it a major defense partner"
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
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Spoke with @tombatemandc.bsky.social for the BBC about US maritime strikes and the law.
US legal arguments are "completely unconvincingly."
"You're left with a situation which involves premeditated killing outside of armed conflict, and we refer to that as murder."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US legal arguments are "completely unconvincingly."
"You're left with a situation which involves premeditated killing outside of armed conflict, and we refer to that as murder."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Spoke with @tombatemandc.bsky.social for the BBC about US maritime strikes and the law.
US legal arguments are "completely unconvincingly."
"You're left with a situation which involves premeditated killing outside of armed conflict, and we refer to that as murder."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
US legal arguments are "completely unconvincingly."
"You're left with a situation which involves premeditated killing outside of armed conflict, and we refer to that as murder."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The gap between #AI development and regulation must be closed. It’s time for the international community to draw clear boundaries on the use of militarised AI and autonomy. #StopKillerRobots
Watch what states are saying at #UNGA80 live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...
Watch what states are saying at #UNGA80 live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The gap between #AI development and regulation must be closed. It’s time for the international community to draw clear boundaries on the use of militarised AI and autonomy. #StopKillerRobots
Watch what states are saying at #UNGA80 live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...
Watch what states are saying at #UNGA80 live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1a...
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With a War Powers vote looming in the Senate, advocates are pointing to Trump’s past opposition to regime change wars.
Opponents of Venezuela War Hammer on GOP Split Between Hawks and MAGA
Opponents of a Venezuela regime change war seek to exploit a GOP divide between hawks like Rubio and isolationists of Trump’s MAGA movement.
interc.pt
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
With a War Powers vote looming in the Senate, advocates are pointing to Trump’s past opposition to regime change wars.
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The latest #military emissions data that governments report to the UNFCCC is now available on www.militaryemissions.org.
What does it show? That major states are reporting less, translating a growing military emissions gap with implications for global climate goals. #COP30
What does it show? That major states are reporting less, translating a growing military emissions gap with implications for global climate goals. #COP30
November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The latest #military emissions data that governments report to the UNFCCC is now available on www.militaryemissions.org.
What does it show? That major states are reporting less, translating a growing military emissions gap with implications for global climate goals. #COP30
What does it show? That major states are reporting less, translating a growing military emissions gap with implications for global climate goals. #COP30
One of the great panels at this year's annual conference bringing together the responsible arms trade, human rights and anti-corruption communities. 12/10 in Washington DC. Sign up now www.forumarmstrade.org/annual2025.h...
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@jwrchappell.bsky.social @seharrison7.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
One of the great panels at this year's annual conference bringing together the responsible arms trade, human rights and anti-corruption communities. 12/10 in Washington DC. Sign up now www.forumarmstrade.org/annual2025.h...
@jwrchappell.bsky.social @seharrison7.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social
@jwrchappell.bsky.social @seharrison7.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social
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Taxpayers are subsidizing arms companies’ stock buybacks and dividends. New research from me:
www.stephensemler.com/p/taxpayers-...
www.stephensemler.com/p/taxpayers-...
Taxpayers bankroll military contractors’ buybacks and dividends
Polygraph | Newsletter n°321 | 3 Nov 2025
www.stephensemler.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Taxpayers are subsidizing arms companies’ stock buybacks and dividends. New research from me:
www.stephensemler.com/p/taxpayers-...
www.stephensemler.com/p/taxpayers-...
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Grim irony that the Trump administration’s argument for disregarding the War Powers Resolution to continue the lawless killing of civilians at sea echoes the Obama administration’s argument for disregarding the WPR to do humanitarian intervention in Libya.
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
Dissecting the Trump Administration’s Effort to Circumvent the War Powers Resolution for Boat Strikes
Analysis of Trump administration's claim that War Powers Resolution's regulating US troops in "hostilities" does not apply to boat strikes.
www.justsecurity.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Grim irony that the Trump administration’s argument for disregarding the War Powers Resolution to continue the lawless killing of civilians at sea echoes the Obama administration’s argument for disregarding the WPR to do humanitarian intervention in Libya.
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
www.justsecurity.org/123844/war-p...
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The resolution going before the Senate tomorrow makes a simple demand: no U.S. hostilities in Venezuela unless Congress—which has the power to declare war—approves. This should be uncontroversial, regardless of party.
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The resolution going before the Senate tomorrow makes a simple demand: no U.S. hostilities in Venezuela unless Congress—which has the power to declare war—approves. This should be uncontroversial, regardless of party.
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📣On 10 November, SIPRI is pleased to invite you to a public webinar on possible directions for multilateral policy on autonomous weapon systems.
🗓️ 10 November 2025
⏰ 13:15–14:15 CET
🎙️ Alexander Blanchard, Netta Goussac and Vincent Boulanin
Register now: bit.ly/4hLHbx1
🗓️ 10 November 2025
⏰ 13:15–14:15 CET
🎙️ Alexander Blanchard, Netta Goussac and Vincent Boulanin
Register now: bit.ly/4hLHbx1
November 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
📣On 10 November, SIPRI is pleased to invite you to a public webinar on possible directions for multilateral policy on autonomous weapon systems.
🗓️ 10 November 2025
⏰ 13:15–14:15 CET
🎙️ Alexander Blanchard, Netta Goussac and Vincent Boulanin
Register now: bit.ly/4hLHbx1
🗓️ 10 November 2025
⏰ 13:15–14:15 CET
🎙️ Alexander Blanchard, Netta Goussac and Vincent Boulanin
Register now: bit.ly/4hLHbx1
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Exclusive: Saudi Arabia's request to buy F-35 jets clears key Pentagon hurdle, sources say
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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The spread and misuse of #spyware and #cybersurveillance tools threaten human rights and national security.
This #SIPRI report by Mark Bromley and Giovanna Maletta reviews export controls and sanctions applied to the trade in spyware and other cyber-surveillance tools.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/483w0vp
This #SIPRI report by Mark Bromley and Giovanna Maletta reviews export controls and sanctions applied to the trade in spyware and other cyber-surveillance tools.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/483w0vp
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The spread and misuse of #spyware and #cybersurveillance tools threaten human rights and national security.
This #SIPRI report by Mark Bromley and Giovanna Maletta reviews export controls and sanctions applied to the trade in spyware and other cyber-surveillance tools.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/483w0vp
This #SIPRI report by Mark Bromley and Giovanna Maletta reviews export controls and sanctions applied to the trade in spyware and other cyber-surveillance tools.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/483w0vp
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Tomorrow
🚨 Event next week 🚨
📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
🎧 English with Spanish translation
🔗 Register now: wola.org/events/uncha...
📅 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
🎧 English with Spanish translation
🔗 Register now: wola.org/events/uncha...
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Tomorrow
ICYMI - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) notifications restarted last Friday w/ $353m to Singapore for guard base construction. First #FMS notification since Oct 1. www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...
See updated resource page www.forumarmstrade.org/major-arms-s...
Spreadsheet docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
See updated resource page www.forumarmstrade.org/major-arms-s...
Spreadsheet docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
ICYMI - Foreign Military Sales (FMS) notifications restarted last Friday w/ $353m to Singapore for guard base construction. First #FMS notification since Oct 1. www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...
See updated resource page www.forumarmstrade.org/major-arms-s...
Spreadsheet docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
See updated resource page www.forumarmstrade.org/major-arms-s...
Spreadsheet docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Uncharted Waters: U.S. Military Action in the Caribbean
10:30am - 12:00pm Wednesday, November 5
@wola-org.bsky.social @amnesty.org
www.wola.org/events/uncha...
10:30am - 12:00pm Wednesday, November 5
@wola-org.bsky.social @amnesty.org
www.wola.org/events/uncha...
Uncharted Waters: U.S. Military Action in the Caribbean - WOLA
WOLA and Amnesty International are hosting a conversation on U.S. military action in the Caribbean.
www.wola.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Uncharted Waters: U.S. Military Action in the Caribbean
10:30am - 12:00pm Wednesday, November 5
@wola-org.bsky.social @amnesty.org
www.wola.org/events/uncha...
10:30am - 12:00pm Wednesday, November 5
@wola-org.bsky.social @amnesty.org
www.wola.org/events/uncha...
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📣 Experts say the killings in the Caribbean are unlawful under domestic/international law & decades of supply-focused interdiction efforts, the use of force to block/destroy drug shipments does not curtail U.S. illegal drug availability or consumption, nor does it weaken organized crime.
Facts to Inform the Debate about the U.S. Government’s Anti-Drug Offensive in the Americas - WOLA
Fact sheet: U.S. military anti-drug strikes have killed at least 61 civilians in the Caribbean. Examines the operations' legal basis, justifications, and effectiveness.
www.wola.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📣 Experts say the killings in the Caribbean are unlawful under domestic/international law & decades of supply-focused interdiction efforts, the use of force to block/destroy drug shipments does not curtail U.S. illegal drug availability or consumption, nor does it weaken organized crime.
The latest "The Week in Arms Trade Publications" is now out, and once again packed with developments on arms trade and weapons use issues of the day, plus events and more. mailchi.mp/forumarmstra...
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ArmsTradePubs: U.S. boat strikes, firearms exports, military spending, events, and much more
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October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The latest "The Week in Arms Trade Publications" is now out, and once again packed with developments on arms trade and weapons use issues of the day, plus events and more. mailchi.mp/forumarmstra...
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See letter from Colby Goodman (Transparency International US) on the utility and accuracy of reporting on political contributions, fees, and commissions in connection with proposed U.S. arms exports.
us.transparency.org/resource/fai...
us.transparency.org/resource/fai...
Failure to Modernize Defense Trade Reporting Leaves U.S. Arms Exports Vulnerable to Bribery and Foreign Influence - Transparency International
us.transparency.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
See letter from Colby Goodman (Transparency International US) on the utility and accuracy of reporting on political contributions, fees, and commissions in connection with proposed U.S. arms exports.
us.transparency.org/resource/fai...
us.transparency.org/resource/fai...