US international military training programs tied to fewer civilian casualties

(University of Kansas) US grant programs that provided training to international military and civilian personnel since 1995 are tied to fewer conflict-related civilian casualties in foreign countries that were recipients of the US security aid. However, arms-sales programs are ineffective at improving human rights in those countries that purchase US weapons and services.

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