Adedoyin Jolaade, Omede2021-06-012021-06-0119971115-0541https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/5672The arm race is a prevalent characteristic of the international system. It is a dynamic technological process, involving the development, acquisition and the never-ending proliferation of weapons by all nation states. Over the years the arms race has resulted from various factors such as states mis-perception of one another's real intention, fear of domination by a militarily stronger adversary, the need for territorial security and the innovations in science and technology...enArms-raceCausesEffectsweapons in-fluxArticle