Arms Trade
Yale expert urges Sweden to stop arms exports to UAE
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Nathaniel Raymond from Yale urges Sweden to leverage its influence to halt the United Arab Emirates' arms support to the RSF militia in Sudan. Satellite images reveal ongoing massacres in Al-Fashir, where over 200,000 people are trapped. Swedish ministers defend exports but emphasize sanctions against involved companies.
A new report shows China's arms imports fell 72% from 2021 to 2025, as the country turns to domestic production. Meanwhile, neighbors in Asia and Oceania have increased weapons purchases amid fears over China's intentions.
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The EU Commission aims to curb illegal arms trade by introducing uniform minimum maximum penalties across all 27 member states. Trading illegal weapons would carry up to eight years in prison, possession five years. The initiative prepares for potential risks following the end of the war in Ukraine.