{"title":"Rachel Stohl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Stohl\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the complexities of global politics and security. Her work delves into the dynamics of the international arms trade, shedding light on the forces shaping modern conflict and diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rigorous analysis combined with clear, accessible prose that unpacks critical issues affecting international relations today. Stohl’s writings are essential for anyone interested in the intersections of politics, policy, and global peace efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-international-arms-trade-by-rachel-stohl-9780745641546","title":"The International Arms Trade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multi-billion dollar business of the international conventional arms trade involves virtually every country in the world. Around the globe, people's lives are being irrevocably changed by the effects of guns, tanks, and missiles. These weapons have the potential to cause a deadly and current threat—one responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis succinct and accessible new book explores the complexities and realities of the global conventional weapons trade. The first book on the subject in nearly a decade, \u003cem\u003eThe International Arms Trade\u003c\/em\u003e provides an engaging introduction to the trade, the effects, and the consequences of these weapons. The authors trace the history of the arms trade and examine how it has evolved since the end of the Cold War. In particular, they assess the role of the largest arms exporters and importers, the business of selling conventional arms around the world, and shed new light on the illicit arms trade and the shadowy dealers who profit from their deadly commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also looks closely at the devastating effect the business can have on countries, societies, and individuals and concludes with an evaluation of the various existing control strategies and the potential for future control opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe International Arms Trade\u003c\/em\u003e will be invaluable for students and scholars of international relations and security studies, and for policymakers and anyone interested in understanding more about the conventional arms trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464359035116,"sku":"9780745641546","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745641546-the-international-arms-trade.jpg?v=1775048182"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rachel-stohl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}