Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 1987-1994
Abstract
The following are extracts from an unclassified report of conventional arms transfers to developing nations as published under the above title by the Library of Congress on 4 August 1995. The selections included herein begin with a discussion of major research findings regarding the dollar value of both arms transfer agreements and arms deliveries to the developing countries from 1987 through 1994. These findings are all cross-referenced to comparative data tables which are presented following the textual material. Special attention is given to the roles of the United States, the former Soviet Union, and China as arms suppliers, and to identification of the leading Third World arms recipient nations. The report concludes with a listing of the type and quantity of weapons delivered to developing nations by major arms suppliers in the 1987- 1994 time period.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA497474
Entities
People
- Richard F. Grimmett
Organizations
- Library of Congress