U.S. hands out vast sums of money while ignoring human rights records
Post-9/11 U.S. military aid and assistance had a huge impact in nations around the world — and at home.
Ben Welsh
Uzbekistan
A repugnant choice
In dealing with Uzbek dictator, U.S. buys access to air field — even after eviction.
Philippines
Sustaining an unpopular regime
In the Philippines, U.S. aid has helped bolster a government whose military is tied to extrajudicial killings.
Renditions vs. rights
Jordan's apparent willingness to participate in transfers of suspects trumps poor record on human rights.
The price of independence: $1 billion
Once-loyal Turkey passed up aid to maintain its own Iraq policy.
Ethiopia reaps U.S. aid by enlisting in war on terror and hiring influential lobbyists
One dramatic act sets Ethiopia apart from the array of countries with poor human rights records that have become United States counterterrorism allies since the September 11, 2001, attacks: With U.S. backing, it invaded a neighboring country and overthrew a Taliban-like Islamist movement.
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