International Small Arms and Light Weapons Transfers: U.S. Policy

Abstract

This report provides general background on U.S. policy regarding the international trade in small arms and light weapons (SA/LW). It outlines major questions associated with the international trade in these items, and reviews United States efforts to assist in controlling the illicit transfers of these items. This report will be revised as developments warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 2006
Accession Number
ADA454455

Entities

People

  • Richard F. Grimmett

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • European Union
  • Exports
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Trade
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Strategic Security Studies