The Conventional Arms Trade: Commercial Imperatives versus Humanitarian Concerns — Trends and India’s Position The international trade in conventional arms embodies a persistent and instructive tension: it is at once a commercial sector—driven by firms, national industrial strategies, employment and political economy considerations—and a practice with profound humanitarian consequences, influencing the intensity and duration of … Continue reading Comment on the assertion that the conventional arms trade reflects a tension between commercial interests and humanitarian concerns. Elucidate the trends in global arms imports and exports, with special reference to India’s position as a leading arms importer.