Abstract :
It is widely recognised that the unregulated international trade in conventional arms has become an exacerbating factor in armed conflicts, violent crimes, and internal repression and therefore has negative externalities and adverse effects on both national and international security. With this regard, the unregulated international trade in conventional arms has long been one of the important subjects of discussion in a variety of fora at both national and international levels. In recent efforts, having acknowledged the benefits from the regulation of international arms transfers and the coordination of controls, international community, notable the United Nations has attempted to deal with the question of arms control through international law, namely the Arms Trade Treaty and establish an international law regime. Turkey also has signed the treaty and took part in the process.As per cruel conflicts all around the world continue, particularly in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, it is important to take preventive and effective measures and actions at both national and international levels to lessen the adverse effects of the armed conflicts. In this regard, this article surveys this significant contribution by the United Nations to the legal regulation of the international arms trade.
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Irregular international arms trade , United Nations Arms Trade Treaty , public international law , international peace , security and stability
