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Rachel Stohl

Vice President, Stimson Center

Rachel Stohl
Rachel Stohl is Vice President of the Stimson Center and directs its Conventional Defense program. She was the consultant to the Arms Trade Treaty process.
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The Risks of US Military Assistance to Ukraine

With arms pouring into a wartorn country, we must take steps to ensure they are not stolen or misused.

  • Rachel Stohl and Elias Yousif
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Redraw the Limits on Lethal Force Against Terror Groups

As the Biden administration reviews policies for use of lethal force outside war zones, it must be certain it’s not perpetuating a cycle of “forever wars.”

  • Rachel Stohl and Shannon Dick
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The Next Administration Should Bring the Shadow Wars into the Light

Lethal tactics and entire campaigns launched urgently after 9/11 have corroded oversight and American standing.

  • Daniel R. Mahanty and Rachel Stohl
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Unhappy Anniversary: The US ‘Unsigned’ the Arms Trade Treaty a Year Ago

The move has reaped the United States no benefits, and further undermined its international standing.

  • Rachel Stohl
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Trump's Withdrawal from Arms Trade Treaty Could Reduce US Exports

The Arms Trade Treaty has helped keep U.S. companies competitive in the global market by requiring other countries to adopt standards similar to America's.

  • Rachel Stohl and Peter Lichtenbaum
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Drone Strikes Expand, Hustling the US Down a Risky Path

It’s time to rethink the tradeoffs between tactical efficiency and strategic risk. A new Stimson Center report lays them out.

  • Rachel Stohl
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If We're Going to Export More US Arms, Let's Do It Smarter

Here are some ways to help ensure that rising sales don't undermine American security.

  • Daniel R. Mahanty and Rachel Stohl