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Acronyms and abbreviations

Indefensible: Setting the scene

Introduction

SECTION 1: THERE IS NO PROBLEM

Myth 1:Higher defense spending equals increased security

Myth 2:Military spending is driven by security concerns

Myth 3:We can control where weapons end up and how they are used

Myth 4:The defense industry is a key contributor to national economies

Myth 5:Corruption in the arms trade is only a problem in developing countries

Myth 6:National security requires blanket secrecy

SECTION 2: THE ARMS TRADE CAN’T BE BEATEN

Myth 7:Now is not the time

Conclusion: Change is possible

Notes

Bibliography

Index