Problem
Covert transfer of strategic technology
Other Names:
Covert trade in nuclear weaponsViolation of international controls on export of weapons technology
Inadequate control of munitions exports
Nature:
There are no regimes for controlling exports of munitions, much less the sale of advanced conventional weaponry, such as cluster bombs, precision-guided munitions and cruise missiles.
Incidence:
Despite agreements (notably the Missile Technology Control Regime) against the transfer of high technology to irresponsible countries, during the Reagan and Bush administrations countries such as Iraq, Iran and Syria were the forbidden recipients of US-made weapons. The USA administration circumvented the law with covert transfers, usually via friendly countries such as Saudi Arabia.
Broader Problems:
Illegal exports of nuclear materialsIllegal international arms shipmentsIrresponsible transfer of sensitive technologies Aggravates:
International insecurityTrade in products for chemical warfareProliferation of nuclear weapons and technologyFailure of disarmament and arms control efforts Strategies:
Prohibiting new types of weapons of mass destructionContinuing role of the USA for global stabilityPreventing movement of weapons-usable nuclear materials to non-nuclear statesReducing government secrecyDetermining applicable technology Subject(s):
Commerce → Import, exportCommerce → Trade
Communication → Communications
Cybernetics → Control
Defence → Arms
Societal Problems → Inadequacy
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Strategy → Strategy
Technology → Technology
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST