The Politics of Destroying Surplus Small Arms
Title | The Politics of Destroying Surplus Small Arms PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Karp |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 2014-06-11 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1317999290 |
Although it receives much less attention than better known disarmament processes, the destruction of small arms is reshaping the military arsenals of the world. Out of roughly 200 modern military small arms world-wide, about 500,000 are destroyed every year. The commitment of major governments and international organizations makes small arms destruction is a permanent addition to the global disarmament repertoire. But the prospects for greater military small arms disarmament may be declining, as war in Afghanistan and Iraq create unprecedented demand for second-hand weaponry. Inconspicuous disarmament of small arms and ammunition is reshaping the global picture of firearms, light weapons and ammunition. The process is far from comprehensive, but much more than cosmetic. Small arms destruction is here to stay, but its contributions may be fleeting. This book is the first full-length examination of the issue. The case studies in this volume examine the politics of military small arms disarmament. When, they ask, is surplus destruction most likely? And what can be done to make destruction more likely and more effective? Case studies examine small arms destruction by NATO and the OSCE, and in Bulgaria, Cambodia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine and others. This book was published as a special issue of Contemporary Security Policy.
Inconspicuous Disarmament
Title | Inconspicuous Disarmament PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Karp |
Publisher | |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2008 |
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Inconspicious Disarmament
Title | Inconspicious Disarmament PDF eBook |
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Pages | 228 |
Release | 2008 |
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Special Issue Inconspicuous Disarmement: The Politics of Destroying Surplus Small Arms and Ammunition
Title | Special Issue Inconspicuous Disarmement: The Politics of Destroying Surplus Small Arms and Ammunition PDF eBook |
Author | Regina Karp |
Publisher | |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2008 |
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Special Issue
Title | Special Issue PDF eBook |
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Pages | 219 |
Release | 2008 |
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The Politics of Destroying Surplus Small Arms
Title | The Politics of Destroying Surplus Small Arms PDF eBook |
Author | Aaron Karp |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 269 |
Release | 2014-06-11 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1317999304 |
Although it receives much less attention than better known disarmament processes, the destruction of small arms is reshaping the military arsenals of the world. Out of roughly 200 modern military small arms world-wide, about 500,000 are destroyed every year. The commitment of major governments and international organizations makes small arms destruction is a permanent addition to the global disarmament repertoire. But the prospects for greater military small arms disarmament may be declining, as war in Afghanistan and Iraq create unprecedented demand for second-hand weaponry. Inconspicuous disarmament of small arms and ammunition is reshaping the global picture of firearms, light weapons and ammunition. The process is far from comprehensive, but much more than cosmetic. Small arms destruction is here to stay, but its contributions may be fleeting. This book is the first full-length examination of the issue. The case studies in this volume examine the politics of military small arms disarmament. When, they ask, is surplus destruction most likely? And what can be done to make destruction more likely and more effective? Case studies examine small arms destruction by NATO and the OSCE, and in Bulgaria, Cambodia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine and others. This book was published as a special issue of Contemporary Security Policy.
Destroying Surplus Weapons
Title | Destroying Surplus Weapons PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Meek |
Publisher | United Nations Publications UNIDIR |
Pages | 108 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Political Science |
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This publication examines the experiences of South Africa and Lesotho in the disposal of surplus weapons and the management of small arms stocks. It seeks to highlight the lessons learned and benefits realised in terms of security, development and economics, in order to encourage other governments in Africa to carry out similar programmes.