| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 62 p.) : col. ill., col. maps |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (viewed on Jan. 27, 2012). |
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"November 2011." |
| Summary |
The United States has authorized billions of dollars in arms sales and exports to six Persian Gulf countries, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). However, regional tensions and civil conflicts have raised concerns about the security and use of arms sold or exported to these countries. The Departments of Defense (DOD) and State (State) established end-use monitoring programs to ensure that these arms are used as intended. This report assesses the extent to which DOD and State (1) safeguard U.S. military technologies sold or exported to the Gulf countries, (2) provide similar or differing levels of protection for the same military technologies, and (3) vet recipients of U.S.-funded military training and equipment for potential human rights violations. To address these objectives, GAO reviewed laws and regulations, analyzed data and documentation, and interviewed officials in Washington, D.C., and the Gulf countries. DOD and State should harmonize their end-use monitoring for NVDs and strengthen procedures to verify compliance with security and accountability requirements, among other things. Also, State should implement individual- and unit-level human rights vetting for recipients of equipment. DOD agreed with all of the recommendations. State agreed with two of the recommendations, but disagreed that it should develop guidance on the use and timing of site visits and closure of Blue Lantern cases. GAO believes the recommendations remain valid on the need for policies, procedures, and guidance. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-89." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of State -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Military assistance, American -- Persian Gulf Region.
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Arms transfers -- United States -- Management.
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Human rights -- Persian Gulf Region.
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Export controls -- United States.
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| Indexed Term |
Gulf countries end-use DOD 'end-use monitoring' 'Gulf countries' security exports |
| Added Author |
Yager, Loren, 1954-
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| Added Title |
Persian Gulf : implementation gaps limit the effectiveness of end use monitoring and human rights vetting for United States military equipment |
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Implementation gaps limit the effectiveness of end-use monitoring and human rights vetting for U.S. military equipment |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-89 |
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