What is the current state of arms trafficking, and who are the major players?

Journal Two is partially based upon the movie Lord of War. Prior to completing the assignment, if you haven’t already done so, read chapters 4 and 5. Also, each of you will need to watch the movie. For your convenience, you can click hereLinks to an external site. to begin the film.

Victor Bout, the person on whom Lord of War was based, was arrested in 2008 in Bangkok, while attempting to sell arms to US investigators posing as Colombian FARC rebels. Though initially Thailand was uncooperative, Bout was extradited to the US on November 16, 2010 (despite opposition from the Russian government).  The US Department of Justice charged Bout with a number terrorism offenses; however, none of the crimes were committed in the US (global policy). His field of operations included Afghanistan, Angola, Congo, Liberia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Sudan. The US and UK reputedly have used Bout’s services to bring shipments into dangerous zones of Iraq as well.  Bout was serving a 25 year prison term; however, in December of 2022, the US exchanged Bout for Brittney Griner. 

Using a minimum of 550 words and a maximum of 750, address the following:

1. What is the current state of arms trafficking, and who are the major players?
2. What policies and/or procedures can be put into place to limit arms trafficking globally?
3. In the movie Yuri stated that he was a necessary evil. Do you agree with his sentiments? Why or why not? 

Proper grammar, spelling, and syntax are expected! Also, do not plagiarize! Your similarity index should be at or below 18%.