WASHINGTON --- For the first time in nearly two decades, President Barack Obama has updated U.S. policy guiding the sale of conventional arms and related military hardware to foreign governments. Following on two years of quiet review, the surprise changes, which were unveiled last week, will now discourage the sale or aid of weaponry to
Obama Policy Reforms Encourage “Restraint” In Foreign Arms Sales
The Arms Trade Treaty has the fervent support of the Obama administration but has run afoul of strong attacks from conservatives and the NRA.