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The international weapons trade is a vast and lucrative machine, estimated at generating 70 billion dollars annually. In 2014, The Arms Trade Treaty, which regulates the international trade in conventional arms, was entered into force. But compliance is complicated, and even the most powerful nations have violated the treaty. Irresponsible arms transfers and ready availability can destabilize security and cause a host of problems among civilian populations in a region. The viewpoints in this resource examine the responsibility of nation states around the world to take accountability for their participation in weaponizing.
About the Author
Rita Santos has written several books for children and young adults and edited many books for adults. She earned a Masters of Science in Publishing from Pace University. When she's not writing or editing she loves traveling. Her greatest adventure so far was meeting sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary in Costa Rica. She is also a debt activist, advocating for the rights of student and medical debtors. Rita lives in New York City with her family and her cats, Aaron Purr and Margaret Catwood.
