Jordan: Suspension of U.S. Military Assistance During Gulf Crisis
Abstract
The United States has maintained a favorable relationship with Jordan because of its stabilizing influence in the Middle East and efforts to reach a peace settlement in the region. Since 1951, the United States has allocated about $3.5 billion in foreign economic and military aid to Jordan. Since 1990, Jordan has received $108 million in U.S. foreign military assistance grants to finance acquisition of U.S. military articles, services, and training. The Department of State has overall responsibility for security assistance programs. Under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778) and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, the Department controls the export of defense articles and services to countries eligible to receive U.S. military assistance. The Department regulates the Foreign Military Sales (FM) program through the issuance of licenses and other written approvals and can deny or revoke them without prior notice. The Department of Defense (DOD), through its Defense Security Assistance Agency (DSM), implements the transfer of defense articles and services to eligible countries after approval from the State Department. Finally, the U.S. Customs Service ensures compliance with licensing and other requirements for the export of defense articles under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- AD1150538
Entities
People
- Frank C. Conahan
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office