South America in an arms race?

Concerns over a possible arms race on the South American continent have turned the spotlight on who’s buying what and why.

Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia in particular appear determined to prove they won't be pushed around by their neighbors and are vigorously defending their military buildup.

There is no question that South America is on arms spree, with major purchases by Venezuela and Brazil stoking fears over the possible ... Full Story »

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Jim Lang
4.1
by Jim Lang - Sep. 20, 2009

This is an unbiased report on a weapons build-up in South American, the resons behind it and a light treatment of the roles of the US and Russia in dealing with their clients.

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