Africa: political and economic problems in sub-Saharan Africa have created an increasingly awkward defence market. Conflicts and insurgencies encourage high defence spending, but international pressure is seeking to reduce these conflicts.

Armada International › Vol. 26 Nbr. 3, June 2002

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Africa: political and economic problems in sub-Saharan Africa have created an increasingly awkward defence market. Conflicts and insurgencies encourage high defence spending, but international pressure is seeking to reduce these conflicts.

The potential end of the Unita insurgency in Angola should see a reduction of defence expenditure in that country, a proc...

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