“Weapons of influence: tactics of a growing global arms industry and needed health actions,” British Medical Journal (Sept. 1, 2025)

“Weapons of influence: tactics of a growing global arms industry and needed health actions,” British Medical Journal (Sept. 1, 2025), co-authored with Mark A. Bellis et al.

Defence and security are fundamental responsibilities of governments and can be used as compelling arguments for investment in arms. However, what types of weapons to acquire, the strength of national and international regulations controlling the deployment of arms, and how much governments spend on their acquisition are contentious issues. In 2025, deadly and destabilising armed conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan dominate headlines, shape geopolitics, and fuel public debates over the balance between domestic welfare and global security expenditure.