Diplomatic Support of Arms Trade

Journal Title: Vojenske rozhledy - Year 2017, Vol 26, Issue 1

Abstract

The article deals with the justification for the incorporation of themanagement of the arms trade and trade in military material intomilitary diplomacy. This is defined as a set of diplomatic activitiesexecuted by the representatives of a defence department, primarilyfocused on implementing the military and security interests of thestate. The analysis results in the statement that arms trade managementis applicable to the scope of military diplomacy, especially as militaryand security interests are typically pursued by the state in this typeof diplomatic activity. The study also uncovers the relevance of theengagement of military diplomats as a special category of diplomaticrepresentatives of the state in the field of the management of the armstrade and trade in military material.

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Erik Pajtinka

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  • EP ID EP235703
  • DOI 10.3849/2336-2995.26.2017.01.052-063
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How To Cite

Erik Pajtinka (2017). Diplomatic Support of Arms Trade. Vojenske rozhledy, 26(1), 52-63. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-235703