Ben Welsh, ICIJ

Stories by Ben Welsh

A repugnant choice

In dealing with Uzbek dictator, U.S. buys access to air field — even after eviction.

May 31, 2007

Sustaining an unpopular regime

In the Philippines, U.S. aid has helped bolster a government whose military is tied to extrajudicial killings.

May 31, 2007

Renditions vs. rights

Jordan's apparent willingness to participate in transfers of suspects trumps poor record on human rights.

May 30, 2007

The price of independence: $1 billion

Once-loyal Turkey passed up aid to maintain its own Iraq policy.

May 30, 2007

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.

May 22, 2007

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.

May 22, 2007

Ben Welsh

A repugnant choice

May 31, 2007

Sustaining an unpopular regime

May 31, 2007

Renditions vs. rights

May 30, 2007

The price of independence: $1 billion

May 30, 2007

U.S. hands out vast sums of money while ignoring human rights records

May 22, 2007

Ethiopia reaps U.S. aid by enlisting in war on terror and hiring influential lobbyists

May 22, 2007

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