Cascade of arms: managing conventional weapons proliferation

PIERRE Andrew J (ed.)

Cascade of arms: managing conventional weapons proliferation - Washington DC: Brookings Institution Press, 1997 - 466p.

Collection of 15 papers which consider the policies and practices of the major arms supplying nations, the impact of weapons purchases on the principle recipient regions and the possibilities for regional arms control. Analyses the economics of arms exports for producer nations in both the developed and developing world. Finally considers various means of constraining arms proliferation and obstacles to their implementation.

0815770642 (hbk.): 42.95 US


ARMS CONTROL
ARMS TRANSFERS
CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS
DEFENCE INDUSTRY
PROLIFERATION