Gunworld

Once a giant, Russia struggles in the small-arms market

Economics

The birthplace of the Kalashnikov is looking to new markets to make up for shrinking military sales. You may be surprised where most exported AK-47s end up.

Jobs ease Europe’s bad conscience over arms sales

Q & A: Small arms not a black-and-white issue

Conflict

In America, guns are a boom, regulation a bust

Economics

US weapons help fuel Mexican gang violence

China supplying Africa with guns

The Chinese are bidding to beat the US as the largest source of illicit small arms.

Small arms fuel Middle East conflicts

Conflict

Many weapons originate in the US — and the problem is getting worse.

Interactive map of the world’s top importers and exporters of small arms

Economics

A data visual shows the top players in the global weapons trade.