Arms Transfers to the Third World, 1971-1985
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Author Description
The value of conventional weapons imported by Third World countries between 1971 and 1985 increased four times over that of the previous two decades--a leap that reflects profound changes in the economic and technological relations between industrialized nations and the Third World and holds serious political repercussions. A comprehensive overview of the flow of conventional weapons between 1971 and 1985, this volume analyzes both the suppliers--their arms export bureaucracies, degree of dependence on arms exports, and shifts in arms export policies--and the Third World recipients. Providing valuable insight into the changing arms strategy of Third World countries, the book assesses the reasons underlying this influx of weapons, the factors that propel the arms trade, and the implications of structural changes that have occurred in the market.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This monograph investigates the rapid escalation of conventional weapons imports by developing nations between 1971 and 1985 and the resulting geopolitical consequences. Authors Michael Brzoska and Thomas Ohlson, affiliated with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), utilize extensive trade data to examine the structural shifts in the global arms market. Their analysis focuses on the interplay between industrialized supplier nations and recipient countries, evaluating the economic motivations and political strategies that fueled this significant increase in military procurement.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Quantitative analysis of conventional arms transfers to Third World nations from 1971 to 1985.
- Examination of arms export bureaucracies and policy shifts within industrialized supplier states.
- Assessment of the economic and technological factors driving recipient nation demand.
- Evaluation of the long-term political repercussions of increased military dependency.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the Cold War era arms trade dynamics. Researchers frequently cite the text for its rigorous data collection and its clear articulation of the structural dependencies between global powers and developing regions.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
1987-10-29
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198291167
ISBN-13:
9780198291169
Economics
History
International relations
Military History
Developing Countries
Arms Transfers
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