Arms Trade on an International Scale: The Main Tendencies in the 21 st Century. The Role and Place of Ukraine Cover Image

Handel bronią w skali międzynarodowej: główne tendencje w XXI wieku. Rola i miejsce Ukrainy
Arms Trade on an International Scale: The Main Tendencies in the 21 st Century. The Role and Place of Ukraine

Author(s): Marcin Lasoń, Liudmyla Tkach
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Evaluation research
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: International Arms Trade; XXI century; Defence industry of Ukraine; Ukroboronprom;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of the article is to analyze the modern arms trade, as well as the position of Ukraine in this market. It is necessary to proceed from the fact that in recent years there has been an increase in imports and exports caused by changes in the international security system, for instance, the annexation of the Crimea and military actions in eastern Ukraine, as well as the war in Syria. For this reason, it is worth noting the differences that have arisen between the time intervals of 2014–2017 and 2008–2013. This will allow to compare changes in the arms trade market. This period is also a milestone for the arms industry of Ukraine, as it has been undergoing significant changes since 2014. The source basis will be data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, as well as documents on the analysis of the Ukrainian market, provided, for example, by the Ukroboronprom Concern.

  • Issue Year: XVI/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 183-201
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish