Corruption in the global arms industry is systemic and widespread, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri).
'Corruption in the arms trade contributes roughly 40% to all corruption in global transactions,' the think tank said in its 2011 yearbook.
The problem could be tackled by a global arms trade treaty, Sipri said.
Such a treaty should both outlaw corruption and provide mechanisms for enforcement, it said.
Wow. A treaty to outlaw corruption. Hmmmm. Makes you wonder if individual states don't have the requisite laws to be enforced? OF COURSE THEY DO!
By: Brant
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