This study investigates the determinants of and persistence in access to weapons using a global sample of 163 countries …

This study investigates persistence (or hysteresis) in weapons using a panel of 163 countries for the period 2010 to … 2015. The following are some main findings. (i) Compared to countries that are landlocked, persistence in heavy weapons is …) Evidence of persistence is not very apparent in "weapons imports" with the exception of the fact that it is higher in low …

, terrorism, arms races, and military manpower); and chapters on topics that reflects the influence of globalization and new …Since the end of the Cold War, the world remains a dangerous place with new threats: regional conflicts, transnational … modern era of globalization. This new era involves novel technologies, new business practices, and enhanced cross …

-of-trade channel that makes security policies trade-regime dependent. Specifically, trade between two adversaries reduces each one …

This study investigates the determinants of and persistence in access to weapons using a global sample of 163 countries …

pt. 1. Theories of globalization and defence -- pt. 2. Globalization and defence policy in the Asia-Pacific -- pt. 3 …. Globalization and the defence economy in the Asia-Pacific. …