As Middle East Burns, It’s Business as Usual for UK Arms Trade

‘In the heart of London Docklands this September, international arms dealers will be schmoozing over cappuccinos and paninis in the bi-yearly “Defence & Security Equipment International” arms fair.

As the Middle East burns and U.K. discourse on human rights becomes increasingly threadbare, it will be business as usual for the profiteers, as the DSEI fair promotes everything from bullets to battleships. Between the 15th-18th of September, London’s ExCeL centre will morph into a big boys’ playground, witnessing deals that reinforce Western militarism and strengthen authoritarian regimes throughout the world.

According to the Campaign Against Arms Trade, Saudi Arabia is Britain’s most prolific weapons buyer, with the U.K. government licensing over £3.8 billion worth of arms to the Gulf regime since 2010.’

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