Examining the impact of arms transfers on human development

From: Journal of Third World Studies | Date: October 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

INTRODUCTION

With the demise of Cold War antagonisms, a primary source of external threat in the international arena has abated. Though regional and ethnic conflicts have emerged, the major structural and ideological changes brought about by the collapse of the superpower rivalry have generally resulted in a diminished likelihood of interstate aggression. Perception of this altered security environment has subsequently led to renewed concern, by both politicians and scholars alike, over the role of arms acquisitions in the promotion of human development. That is, in light of the reduced ...

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