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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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Political-Military Affairs integrates diplomacy and defense, and forges strong international partnerships to meet shared security challenges.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: The State Department will continue to be a leader in these efforts into the future.
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AMB Kaidanow: U.S. companies produce the most technologically sophisticated and effective systems in the world. The CAT policy and its implementation plan are vital first steps to strengthen allies, support the defense industrial base, & drive job creation and innovation.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: It is an act of support for and trust in our partners and allies. It provides them the necessary capabilities to defend themselves, to support the security and stability of their region, and when necessary, to participate in U.S.-led joint operations.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: I want to underline the fact that each delivery of U.S. defense articles and services sends a message to our friends and foes.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: the degree to which the transfer supports U.S. strategic, foreign policy, and defense interests through increased access and influence, allied burden sharing, and interoperability.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: We weigh a number of other factors, including the appropriateness of each transfer in responding to legitimate U.S. and recipient country security needs; the effect on U.S. capabilities and its technological advantage...
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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41 นาที |
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AMB Kaidanow: While some aspects of the arms transfer process will change under the new CAT policy, the State Department will continue to carefully evaluate each potential sale or export.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: These sales help support over 2.4 million people across our nation who work in America’s defense industry.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: We also care deeply about creating U.S. prosperity. In FY 2017, PM authorized, licensed, and provided oversight for $41.9 billion in government-government sales and $112 billion in direct commercial sales.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: On proliferation, we also strike a balance between providing partners with what they need to defend themselves and ensure regional stability while limiting the proliferation of new military technologies and creating regional imbalances that can lead to an arms race
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: the new CAT Policy requires us to work proactively with partners to reduce civilian casualties in their military operations. We also regularly use sales as an opportunity to engage with partners to address the human rights conduct of their militaries.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: In terms of human rights, the CAT Policy requires that every sale be assessed for the risk it may contribute to a gross violation of human rights. This reflects an immutable American value.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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48 นาที |
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AMB Kaidanow: Through the responsible oversight of arms transfers, we are supporting existing allies and partners or establishing and expanding new security partnerships that we hope will last for generations.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: The State Department, through my bureau, has played a central role in the development of the CAT Policy and its implementation plan, because arms transfers are and must be tools of our overall foreign policy objectives.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: They direct the United States Government to support America’s defense industry by strengthening our advocacy for defense sales that are so critically in our national interest.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: Our diplomats have long worked to ensure that U.S. products and services have the best possible chance to compete abroad. Through participation in key forums like @FIAFarnborough , the Administration’s defense-trade focused initiatives build upon this tradition.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: Thus, a top priority of my Bureau, @StateDeptPM, is maintaining the United States as the security partner of choice for our many friends and allies overseas.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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51 นาที |
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AMB Kaidanow: What this all ultimately means is that under this Administration, there will be no more active advocate for U.S. sales than the United States Government itself.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: Third, the plan calls for creating conducive environments through engagement with Congress, industry, international partners, and other stakeholders to foster the efficient operation of U.S. defense trade.
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Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State
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AMB Kaidanow: Second, the plan envisions organizing our efforts for success, ensuring that the Executive Branch is positioned, staffed, and resourced to best support efficient execution of the conventional arms transfer policy, and that its processes are similarly constructed.
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