New reports warn of arms sale increase
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A new Swedish report says arms sales have increased around the world. Swedish think thank, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, says arms sales worldwide have increased by 22 percent. It says arms expenditure has risen dramatically, especially in South East Asia. Countries like Malaysia and Singapore, which have just bought submarines, are some of the countries that get a special mention.
Presenter: David Chen
Speakers: Siemon Wezeman, senior fellow, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute; Richard Bitzinger, senior fellow, Rajaratnam School of International Studies; Andrew Davies, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
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