Shades of Grey

In the mid-1980s a series of arms scandals challenged old assumptions about the international arms trade. In recent years, illegal and covert arms sales have become more visible than at any time since the 1930s. In this volume 12 authors explore the causes of this situation and evaluate its implications for international stability and national policy-making. the editor concludes that existing regulations control the problem more effectively than is often believed, but that specific steps can be taken to improve political control.