The factors influencing Arms Trade Policy with MENA and Gulf States

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Motivations for countries entering the arms purchase market are categorized into five key areas: responses to inter-state conflicts, involvement in war or civil war, aspirations for regional dominance or national prestige, influence from major power suppliers, and commercial objectives behind arms transfers. The analysis particularly focuses on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf States, providing a detailed examination of how these factors shape arms acquisition strategies in the region.