Arms trafficking and Colombia

Colombia has experienced significant political instability and violence over the past century due to a number of factors, including the proliferation of small-arms trafficking. The authors identify the sources and routes used by arms traffickers to acquire, buy, sell, receive, transfer, and ship wea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cragin, Kim (-)
Corporate Authors: National Defense Research Institute (U.S.) (-), United States. Defense Intelligence Agency
Other Authors: Hoffman, Bruce, 1954-
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, National Defense Research Institute 2003.
Edition:1st ed
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Summary:Colombia has experienced significant political instability and violence over the past century due to a number of factors, including the proliferation of small-arms trafficking. The authors identify the sources and routes used by arms traffickers to acquire, buy, sell, receive, transfer, and ship weapons. They also examine the various groups and individuals who purchase and use these munitions. The authors examine Colombia?s political conflict through the lens of small-arms trafficking and conclude with policy implications for the United States.
Item Description:"Prepared for the Defense Intelligence Agency."
"MR-1468"--P. [4] cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (113 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-81).
ISBN:9781282451353
9786612451355
9780833035974
Access:Open access