Evidence
Kerry-Lugar-Berman: conditions on US security assistance
Source
US Government Publishing Office, Public Law 111-73, Sec. 203 — https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-111publ73/html/PLAW-111publ73.htm. Matched to the source page by an automated research pass on 6 Oct 2026; not yet checked by a person..
What it proves
Aid tied to certifications on terrorism, nuclear networks and civilian control: leverage for good governance, or an intrusion on sovereignty.
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