Merchants of Death, The: Business Secrets of the World’s Notorious Arms Dealers

di Josh Luberisse (Autore)

Fortis Novum Mundum, 2024

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. This groundbreaking work provides an unprecedented, in-depth examination of the global arms trade as a sophisticated business enterprise, uncovering the logistical, financial, and strategic mechanisms that underpin one of the world's most resilient industries. Moving beyond traditional narratives that cast arms dealing in purely moral or political terms, The Merchants of Death: Business Secrets of the World's Notorious Arms Dealers repositions the arms trade industry as a complex economic ecosystem defined by adaptability, alliances, and logistical prowess. Through meticulously researched case studies and incisive analysis, the book reveals how arms dealers navigate an intricate web of regulations, circumvent embargoes, and leverage state and non-state alliances to expand their influence across volatile regions. Positioned to become a seminal work on the subject, The Merchants of Death bridges international relations, business strategy, and security studies as it presents the arms trade not merely as a shadow economy but as an industry with a sophisticated structure and resilience that rivals global corporations. Scholars, policymakers, security analysts, and business professionals alike will find the book's insights invaluable, challenging traditional frameworks and introducing a powerful new perspective on how illicit markets thrive within legal boundaries. The Merchants of Death's revelations hold the potential to reshape policymaking and regulatory approaches by equipping policymakers with a nuanced understanding of why traditional controls often fail. For academics, it opens fresh avenues for research, encouraging cross-industry comparisons and new inquiries into how high-risk, high-stakes markets operate within the global economy. Professionals in logistics, finance, and international business will find its lessons on adaptability and network resilience equally compelling, with applications that extend beyond the arms trade. By reframing the arms trade as a complex business ecosystem, The Merchants of Death offers lasting value across multiple fields of study and sectors, establishing itself as an essential reference for understanding the intersection of commerce, strategy, and global security. It is a definitive resource that demystifies the world of arms dealing, revealing the structural realities that sustain it and prompting readers to rethink their understanding of one of the most enduring, controversial industries of our time.

• Autore: Josh Luberisse
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 14:43:15
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: Fortis Novum Mundum
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798347855377