Publication
17 Oct 2008
This brief argues that the piracy problem in Somali waters highlights the challenges and dilemmas facing Russia's arms exporters since 2000. The authors suggest that a combination of factors, including fierce competition in the global defense market, may compel Russia to sell to less-demanding clients, shunned by Western contractors. They believe that this could potentially result in intensified geopolitical clashes between Russia and the West.
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Author | Collin Koh, Ron Matthews |
Series | RSIS Commentaries |
Issue | 111 |
Publisher | S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) |
Copyright | © 2008 S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) |