Modifiers: A Snapshot of Convertible Firearms in Europe Summary: The increase use of modifiable weapons in violent crimes throughout the world and especially in Europe has sparked global interest in ways to counter their rapidly increasing use. Weapons that are modified to serve as movie props or other visual effect uses have been used to convert Read More
SALW Proliferation Posts
SALW Proliferation Posts
Summary: This Article, written by Dr. Mercy Fekadu Mulugeta of the Institute of Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) evaluates the role that the proliferation of small arms in Africa played in cross-border conflicts and cattle raids amount pastoralists in East Africa. The traditional argument reguarding territorial conflicts among pastoralists holds that the proliferation os small Read More
ACA’s journal, Arms Control Today, remains the best in the market. Well focused. Solidly researched. Prudent. U.S. May Ease Arms Export Rules Summary: The Trump administration is working on new plan to increase sales of American made arms abroad. It is expected that new arms transfer policies will follow, this reform will likely change the Read More
Global arms industry: First rise in arms sales since 2010, says SIPRI Overview: Arms sales are increasing for many countries around the world, posing counter proliferation challenges for the coming years. Sales of arms and military services by the world’s largest arms-producing and military services companies—the SIPRI Top 100—totalled $374.8 billion in 2016, according to Read More
Behind the Curve: New Technologies, New Control Challenges Behind the Curve: New Technologies, New Control Challenges, a new Occasional Paper from the Small Arms Survey, looks at three recent developments in small arms manufacturing, technology, and design—polymer frames, modular weapons, and 3D printing—as well as the use of new technologies for improved small arms control. Read More
Making a Tough Job more Difficult: The Loss of Arms and Ammunition in Peace Operations This Report highlights results of research into the loss of arms and ammunition in a range of peace operations. Losses include assault rifles and pistols, armoured vehicles and numerous types of light weapons that in aggregate represent thousands of weapons Read More