Arms Control

While the causes of many international conflicts are multifaceted and complex, there can be no denying the role of arms in international security. Ironically, the ending of one conflict often means the creation of a new one as the proliferation of weapons - such as used guns, grenades and tanks - are sold at low cost to guerrillas and armies in other countries. The subject of arms control has taken centre stage recently because of its impact on the international terrorism. While peace advocates have been dialoguing about nonproliferation and a greater emphasis on human rights, this has often taken a back seat to seemingly more pressing issues.