The Socio-Economic Consequences of the Global Arms Race and the Obstacles to Comprehensive Disarmament in the Contemporary International Order Introduction The global arms race—marked by the relentless accumulation, modernization, and proliferation of conventional and nuclear weapons—continues to shape international relations, geopolitical rivalries, and domestic political economies. While the Cold War era institutionalized arms competition between … Continue reading What are the socio-economic impacts of the global arms race on developing and developed societies, and what structural, political, and institutional challenges impede the advancement of comprehensive disarmament in the contemporary international system?