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National Arms Procurement Trends
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This dataset provides a detailed time-series of arms imports for countries, regions, and selected groups across the world from 1950 to 2020. Based on official figures from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a highly respected independent international institute, the dataset offers a quantitative perspective on global arms trade. It includes specific data points, such as where a '0' indicates a value of deliveries less than 0.5 million, and a null value signifies deliveries too minimal to be counted. Furthermore, it differentiates the valuation of used weapons, assigning 40% of the value of a new weapon, while significantly refurbished or modified used weapons are valued at 66% of a new weapon. The dataset's purpose is to enable the analysis of statistical trends in arms imports, which is crucial for understanding the underlying issues related to global instability and the ongoing significance of the arms trade.
Columns
- Country/Region/Group: The name of the specific country, region, or selected group whose arms imports are being tracked. This column contains 261 unique values.
- 1950 - 2020: Separate columns for each year from 1950 through to 2020. Each column represents the total arms imports, in millions, for that particular year. These yearly columns include detailed statistical summaries such as means, standard deviations, quantiles, and information on the number of valid entries and missing values for each year.
Distribution
The data is provided in a CSV file format, spanning a period of 25,933 days from 1st January 1950 to 31st December 2020. The dataset is structured to track arms import values for a multitude of entities over this extensive timeframe, with the sample indicating a file size of 40.56 kB.
Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of analytical applications. It can be used to identify and determine statistical trends in global arms imports over several decades. Users can gain an objective, quantitative viewpoint on the complexities of the arms trade, assess its impact on international stability, particularly in third-world countries, and uncover underlying geopolitical issues. It supports in-depth time-series analysis for academic research, policy development, and investigative journalism.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: Worldwide, covering various countries, geographical regions, and specific selected groups (e.g., anti-Castro rebels).
- Time Range: From 1st January 1950 to 31st December 2020, offering 71 years of historical data on arms imports.
- Data Specifics: Includes notes on data availability, where '0' signifies import values below 0.5 million, and null values indicate minimal deliveries. The methodology also accounts for the adjusted valuation of used or refurbished weaponry.
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for a wide range of users, including:
- Researchers and Academics: For studies in international relations, military history, political science, and conflict economics.
- Policy Analysts: To inform decisions regarding defence, foreign policy, and international development.
- Journalists: For data-driven reporting on global conflicts and arms trade dynamics.
- Students: As a primary source for dissertations and projects on geopolitical trends and security studies.
- Think Tanks and NGOs: To support advocacy and research on peace, disarmament, and human rights.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Arms Imports (1950-2020)
- Historical Arms Imports by Country
- SIPRI Worldwide Arms Trade Data
- National Arms Procurement Trends
- International Arms Import Statistics
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Original Data Source: National Arms Procurement Trends
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