Book Description

The U.S. gov't. controls arms exports by U.S. companies to ensure that such exports are consistent with national security & foreign policy interests. There have been various efforts to change the arms export control system. Given the 9/11 terror attacks, the U.S. gov't. has had to reevaluate whether existing policies support national security & foreign policy goals. This report provides information on: (1) changes in the arms export control system since 9/11 & overall trends in arms export licensing, (2) extent of implementation of or revision to initiatives designed to streamline arms export licensing, & (3) extent of coordination on these initiatives between arms export enforcement agencies, as well as enforcement efforts. Illus.