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Push the current administration to administratively adopt stricter criteria.
Use executive authority to tighten criteria and implementation quickly, without waiting for Congress. The emphasis is on clear, public standards and follow-through: updated transfer policy, stronger end-use monitoring, and willingness to suspend sales when violations occur. Because executive action can be reversed, the strategy also prioritizes transparency and durable implementation where possible.
Why this works
- Faster than waiting for Congress; Biden did indicate a desire to center human rights in foreign policy – this would hold him to that.
- The executive can simply choose to freeze certain sales (e.g.
- in early 2021, the new administration paused some Saudi/UAE deals to review).
Win Without War
AdvocacyProgressive coalition advocating for a more peaceful U.S. foreign policy
Win Without War is a national advocacy coalition, founded in 2002 in the run-up to the Iraq War, that works to promote a more peaceful and progressive U.S. foreign policy. The coalition includes dozens of organizations and mobilizes grassroots activists to influence Congress and the executive branch.
Mechanism
How Win Without War uses funding
- Define the criteria the administration should adopt and how they apply in practice.
- Engage the relevant agencies with briefings and targeted policy proposals.
- Push for policy updates and implementation guidance that can be audited over time.
- Track decisions and monitoring posture; highlight gaps where standards are not applied.
- Coordinate with oversight and public pressure so executive action has follow-through.
Partner notes
Partner notes coming soon.