Corrupt third-parties in the legal arms trade
This paper presents a preliminary typology of arms trade intermediaries as encountered in the more than 40 cases of corruption in the compendium.
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Myth 7: Now is not the time
“The world is a more dangerous place than ever”. This, or similar formulations, have been heard from the mouths of
Read moreMyth 6: National security requires blanket secrecy
For some aspects of defence and security, there is a clear justification for secrecy by governments: war planning, technical
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How Big is the International Arms Trade?
A new Occasional Paper by Sam Perlo-Freeman, attempts to produce a global estimate, or rather a range of estimates of the financial size of the international arms trade. The paper also explains problems with the data, including for some of the largest western arms exporters, from whom one might expect a greater level of transparency: most notably, the USA.
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Student Opportunities
Starting this year, the WPF will offer two grants for students at The Fletcher School: one to support student group initiatives and a second for PhD research support.
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Global Arms Trade and Corruption
The global arms business is a priority for WPF because of the way the industry fuels violent conflict, not only
Read moreRelaunch of Compendium of arms trade corruption
The Compendium of Arms Trade Corruption: Also known as the “dossier of dodgy defense deals”, the Compendium of Arms Trade Corruption
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