Publication

This issue of Disarmament Forum examines investments in security. It starts with an overview of the "traditional" investment in security, as measured by military expenditure. It then turns to how investing in development can make an essential contribution to building security. The third author looks at the various costs associated with armament. Another article describes the checks and balances of the US arms export system and examines how these contribute to security in both the importing and exporting states. The final contribution looks at security sector reform and democratic control of the armed forces, particularly in relation to arms procurement.