Exam 5: Weapons Trafficking

What role did weapons trafficking play in the Cold War?

Many weapons are sold and resold through "gray" and "black" markets that are difficult to detect.

What weapon can be used only once as they are destroyed once triggered?

Most SALW sales occur within the legitimate sphere of business.

Who are groups that would use the black market to seek out the purchase of weapons?

Which is NOT a type of international arms markets?

These markets exploit weak spots in international arms laws by creating chains of legitimate and illegitimate buyers and sellers.

One-time deals feed ongoing criminal operations, military alliances, and conflicts.

UN Resolution 61/89 (the Arms Trade Treaty) was introduced by the United States Ambassador.

From 2002 to 2008, the United States spent an estimated $16.5 million to train and equip Afghan forces to stabilize the country.

These are the most open type of international transaction and occurs in transparent conditions.

What is the definition of the following word: -Gray markets.