Instability in Saudi Arabia (2018). This article describes growing arms imports by Saudi Arabia.
Affirmative — Arms Sales Worsen the Yemen War
Yemen shows why the US needs to change its arms sales policy (2018)
The US is prolonging an unwinnable war in Yemen (2018)
It’s on us to stop the war in Yemen (2018)
Affirmative — Death
Yemen war could hit 233,000 by 2020 (2019). The title is self-explanatory
Affirmative — Terrorism
America should see Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen for the horror it really is (2018). This article contends that US military aid to Saudi Arabia ends up in the hands of Al Qaeda
Sold to an ally, lost to an enemy (2019). This article makes the same argument about US weapons ending up in the hands of terrorists.
The Saudi coalition can’t be trusted with US weapons (2019). This article makes the same argument the others do.
America must question ally action in Yemen (2018). This article makes the same arguments made in the previous articles.
Saudi Arabia has replaced ISIS. Why does USA and UK love that? (2019). This article argues that Saudi Arabia is committing widespread human rights violations.
Trump’s Veto on Yemen War Is a Sign That the Strongmen in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia Are Winning (2019). This article says that supporting arms sales continues to support global authoritarians.
Arms sales a flashpoint in case of missing journalist (2018)
A look at Saudi Arms sales an issue in case of the missing writer (2018)
Affirmative – Famine
All of these articles argue that Yemen is on the brink of an emerging famine due to the war.
85,000 children have starved due to the Saudi intervention (2018). The title is self-explanatory.
Millions on the brink of famine (2019). This article argues that millions are on the brink of famine due to the war in Yemen.
UN Warns a whole generation could be lost due famine (2019)
Diseases and famine will kill Yemenis as war continues (2019)
Yemen Humanitarian Needs (2019)
Affirmative — Cholera
Whose fault is the cholera epidemic in Yemen? (2019). This article argues that the cholera epidemic in Yemen is caused by the Saudis, the Saudi supporters ((US, allies (UK, France)), and the Houti rebels.
Affirmative – Solvency
All of these articles argue the US should cut arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
US and Western arms in Yemen conflict signal potential war crime charges (2019) . This article makes extensive arguments as to why Saudi Arabia cannot switch suppliers. Although the article is largely Pro, one Con take on the article is that it suggests sales should be suspended until (conditions counterplan) Saudi Arabia stops the war in Yemen.
How the War in Yemen Could End — In a Matter of Days (2018). This article argues that the war in Yemen would end in a matter of days if the US stopped supplying spare parts and maintenance for jets, which are arms sales, in a matter of days.
Fact Check (2018) There is a quote from Bruce Reidel (Brookings) in this article that says if the US cut arms that the war would end overnight.
Leaked Report: Western Arms Are Essential to Saudi Arabia’s War in Yemen (2019). This article argues that alternative suppliers cannot replace US supplies.
Want to punish Saudi Arabia? Cut off its weapons supply (2018). This article argues that there are no practical alternative suppliers of weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Affirmative — International Law
Trump inflated value of arms sales to US job market (2018).
Three ways to rethink the US-Saudi alliance (2018). This article identifies some limitations of the alliance.
The Saudis are killing America’s Middle East Policy (2018). This article argues that relations with Saudi Arabia actually undermine US interests in the Middle East.
Khassogi’s fate is proof the US-Saudi relationship is over (2018). The title is self-explanatory.
US-Saudi relationship much less than meets the eye (2018)
Is Saudi Arabia really a crucial strategic US ally? (2018)
US and Saudi Arabia have leverage on each other. Using it has costs (2018). This article argues it is hard for the US and Saudi Arabia to work together.
Who needs Saudi Arabia? (2018) This article argues the US no longer needs Saudi Arabia.
Saudi-US Relations DA
The US and Yemen: stopping Iran or appeasing Saudi Arabia? (2019). This article argues that arms sales to Saudi Arabia are critical to protecting relations and the importance of relations to securing the stable supply of oil.
Affirmative — Oil Cut Off/Price Increases Answers
Saudi Arabia should be given a choice (2018). This article says Saudi Arabia won’t raise oil prices or cut-off oil supplies if stop selling them weapons because selling oil at an affordable price is in their best interests.
US Has deep ties to Saudi Arabia, but we can disentangle ourselves (2018). This article argues that we are not completely dependent on Saudi oil.
Affirmative — Saudi Prolif Answers
Saudi Urge for nuke is justified (2018). This says Saudi nuclearization promotes deterrence.
Affirmative — Houthis Bad Answers
The Yemen relationship and the historical US-Saudi relationship (2019). This article argues the Congress currently opposes sales to Saudi Arabia.
The Yemen Resolution and the Historical U.S.-Saudi Security Relationship (2019). This article argues that Congress opposes arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Trump Says U.S. Stands With Saudi Arabia Despite Khashoggi Killing (2019). This article argues there is bipartisan opposition to arms sales.
The folly of abandoning Saudi Arabia in Yemen (2019). This article says that abandoning Saudi Arabia will make them more reckless and increase the Houthi threat.
World alarmed at Houthi cease fire violations (2019). This article argues that break-downs in any cease-fires are the fault of the Houthis.
UAE, Saudis, Yemen as UN to pressure Houthis (2019). This article argues that even if the Saudis are disarmed that the Houthis will still be a threat.
Enough is Enough. End the war in Yemen. (2018). This article argues that a lot more needs to be done to end the war in Yemen or we will end up with Houthi domination.
Negative — Solvency Turns
Jeremy Hunt optimistic Yemen is on ‘path to peace’ if warring sides follow through on UN deal (2019). This article contends that arms sales push both sides to negotiate
Negative — Relations
Why the US can’t quit Saudi Arabia
Negative — Security Cooperation
U.S. Security Cooperation with Saudi Arabia (2018). This post discusses how US arms sales and cooperation with Saudi Arabia support counterterror cooperation.
Negative — Human rights answers
Pulling back now won’t absolve America in Yemen (2017)
Negative — Conditions Counterplan
The Only Way to End the War in Yemen (2018). There is evidence in this article that says the US should reduce sales, but it also says the US should threaten to reduce sale sand condition reductions on actions by Saudi Arabia to end the war.
Conditioning Arms sales to build leverage (2018)
Trump Should Give Saudi Arabia a Choice (2017)
The United States should use its leverage over Saudi Arabia (2018)
Negative — Iran DA
MSB is the next Saddam Hussein (2018)
Trump’s Blank Check diplomacy is remaking US Foreign Policy (2018)
Saudi oil threat in Khassogi dissapearance seen as bluff (2018)
The Saudi Alliance must go (2018)
Arms sales to Yemen are endangering lives (2019)
Why German shouldn’t relent on arms sales to the Saudis (2019)
The legality of US arms sales to Yemen (2018)
Is America fueling an Arab-Israeli arms race? (2017)
Restrictions on arms sales to Saudi Arabia would have slight impact on US firms (2018)
Saudis Overwhelmingly dependent on Western Weapons (2019)
Trump nominee concedes seige of Yemen could be violating US law
Time to halt weapons sales to Saudi Arabia (2016)
There is an American imprint on every single civilian death in Yemen (2018)
US support for Saudi operations in Yemen (2018)