Abstract
Abstract This article examines the impact of arms procurement policies in ASEAN countries between 1951–93. It argues that, since the post‐Second World War period, countries in Southeast Asia have depended upon only a few foreign countries for their major weaponry, despite their awareness of potential drawbacks. In the effort to modernize their armament inventories in recent years, ASEAN nations have continued to be dependent upon a few foreign suppliers. Remedies for arms transfers dependence are discussed. However, it is suggested, based on empirical evidence, that the dependence of ASEAN countries on foreign arms suppliers will continue and probably increase if their arms modernization programmes proceed as planned.
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