Countering the Illicit Weapons Trade in Eastern Africa: Comparative Analysis Across East Africa

Key Points

• To examine the dynamics and challenges of the illicit weapons trade in Eastern Africa, with a focus on Djibouti.
• Conducted a comparative analysis of scholarly literature on the illicit weapons trade.
• Organized insights from verified scholarship and theoretical frameworks relevant to Eastern Africa.
• Emphasized the institutional and policy dynamics specific to the African context.
• Identified critical institutional factors affecting weapons trade in Eastern Africa.
• Showed the interplay between policy implications and the theoretical understanding of illicit trade in the region.

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