Dossier
arms trade
Coverage of arms trade in the Nexus archive.
- China’s often flawed arms still buy lasting influence
China's arms trade, despite questions about quality and reliability, is used strategically to create long-term military, economic, and political dependence in vulnerable states. A 2026 report by The Takshashila Institution highlights this as a central aspect of China's global influence strategy.
- Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel
Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit of weapons to Israel, as well as most arms imports from the country. The Defence Ministry stated the ban, introduced in July, is no longer necessary due to existing national and EU regulations governing arms trade.