war and economics
type: Concept
narrower: arms trade

arms trade
definition: The conventional arms trade, a multibillion dollar business, is dominated by a few powerful countries. But while providing for legitimate defense needs, weapons transfers may also fuel violence and conflict. [Source: Encyclopedia of War & American Society; Arms Trade]
broader: war and technology
broader: war and economics
broader: arms policy
type: Concept

arms policy
type: Concept
narrower: arms trade

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: arms trade

war and technology
type: Concept
narrower: arms trade