ABSTRACT

This book surveys the broad terrain covered by the concept of ''the security dilemma'' and points out landmarks along the route proceeding from proliferation to economic interests, showing that the arms trade is built into development of both industrial technology and political competition.

chapter |6 pages

Introduction: Persistent Arms Dilemmas

chapter Two|24 pages

The Impetus to Manufacture and Acquire Arms

chapter Three|28 pages

Arms Transfers and World Politics

chapter Four|24 pages

Controlling the Spread of Arms

chapter Five|24 pages

Conclusion: Can the Dilemmas Be Resolved?