Routledge Small Arms and Security: New International Norms - Routledge

Small Arms and Security explores the development of international norms governing the proliferation of small arms and their adoption across state policies, regional frameworks, and international institutions. This Contemporary Security Studies volume establishes criteria for evaluating norm emergence and traces multilateral negotiations focused on illicit arms control. The analysis compares theoretical norm-making processes with actual multilateral practices, offering insights into how international organisations, governments, and regional bodies implement arms governance frameworks. Published by Routledge, this academic work provides scholars, security professionals, and policymakers with a comprehensive examination of arms supplier obligations and the practical mechanisms through which global small arms regulations are established and enforced.