The Hidden Costs: Transparency and the US Arms Trade

The US arms trade is unmatched in its scale and scope, and its effects are equally profound. In nearly all corners of the globe, American defense articles, services, and assistance are shaping peace, conflict, civilian protection, and governance dynamics. But despite its weighty consequences, US security cooperation and assistance suffers from a dangerous lack of public transparency, insulating the enterprise from meaningful oversight, analysis, and accountability. Join us for a discussion on the essential role transparency can play in achieving better outcomes and the policy reforms needed to get there.