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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > international relations > foreign policy > defense policy > arms policy > arms trade
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > war, peace and terrorism > war and society > war and economics > arms trade
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > war, peace and terrorism > war and society > war and technology > arms trade

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arms trade  

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  • 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]

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