Synopses & Reviews
'Colombia has experienced significant political instability and violence over the past century due to a number of factors, including the proliferation of small-arms trafficking. The authors identify the sources and routes used by arms traffickers to acquire, buy, sell, receive, transfer, and ship weapons. They also examine the various groups and individuals who purchase and use these munitions. The authors examine Colombia\'s political conflict through the lens of small-arms trafficking and conclude with policy implications for the United States.'
Synopsis
Identifies the sources and routes used by arm traffickers to buy, sell, transfer, and ship weapons and the implication of small-arms trafficking patterns for U.S. policy
Synopsis
The authors constructed a database of more than 500 articles and conducted field research. Methodologically, then, this is one of the soundest of the growing number of research reports on arms trafficking.
Journal of Peace Research, November 2004