One of the consequences of the more global, differentiated and\u00a0diverse arms trade is the increasing reliance of arms buyers and sellers\u00a0on specialized services from persons or companies that act as\u00a0intermediaries, or \u201cmiddlemen\u201d, to arrange arms transactions. Put\u00a0simply, arms brokers are intermediaries who negotiate commercial and
\nlogistical arrangements to meet the requirements of buyers, sellers and\u00a0other relevant actors, such as officials, financiers and transport agents,\u00a0in order to facilitate the transfer of weapons and munitions in return\u00a0for a commission or other material reward, gain or consideration.<\/p>\n