Arms trafficking and Colombia / / Kim Cragin, Bruce Hoffman.

• Author: National Defense Research Institute (U.S.); Cragin, Kim.
• TeilnehmendeR: Hoffman, Bruce, 1954-; National Defense Research Institute (U.S.); United States. Defense Intelligence Agency.
• Year of Publication: 2003
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (113 p.)
• Notes: "Prepared for the Defense Intelligence Agency."; "MR-1468"--P. [4] cover.

Colombia has experienced significant political instability and violence over the past century due to a number of factors, including the proliferation of small-arms trafficking. The authors identify the sources and routes used by arms traffickers to acquire, buy, sell, receive, transfer, and ship weapons. They also examine the various groups and individuals who purchase and use these munitions. The authors examine Colombia?s political conflict through the lens of small-arms trafficking and conclude with policy implications for the United States.

Table of Contents

Introduction -- Violence in Colombia -- Patterns of small- arms trafficking patterns into Colombia -- Patterns of small-arms trafficking patterns inside Colombia -- The wider context -- Policy implications -- Research methodology.