The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is an international agreement designed to regulate the global trade of conventional weapons, including guns, tanks, and fighter jets. Its goal is to prevent weapons from falling into the hands of criminals, terrorists, or regimes that may misuse them, thereby promoting peace and security. Countries that join the treaty commit to establishing national rules for importing and exporting weapons, conducting thorough background checks, and avoiding transfers that could enable serious human rights violations or armed conflicts. The ATT aims to create more transparency and accountability in the arms trade worldwide.