The arms business has a devastating impact on human rights and security, and damages economic development. Large scale military procurement and arms exports only reinforce a militaristic approach to international problems. CAAT considers that security needs to be seen in much broader terms that are not dominated by military and arms company interests. A wider security policy would have the opportu
nity to reallocate resources according to actual threats and benefits, including addressing major causes of insecurity such as inequality and climate change. CAAT values the diversity of opinion amongst its supporters and is committed to nonviolence in all its work. CAAT, along with Yemeni NGO Mwatana for Human Rights, has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize by the American Friends Service Committee and Quaker Peace and Social Witness.