A Global Arms Trade Treaty: What States Want

A Global Arms Trade Treaty: What States Want

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the content of the states' submissions. The paper will highlight the main views contained in the submissions as to the feasibility, scope and parameters of an ATT. This analysis starts from the assumption that an ATT needs to be universally fair and objective, and address the realities of globalised markets and assistance programs in conventional arms. Therefore, an ATT needs to be based upon the existing responsibilities of states under relevant international law.