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1989-1990 ISBN 9780080375694
Description
Military Balance
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1990-1991(Flexi) ISBN 9780080403649
Description
Prepared by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (London). Provides a comprehensive description of the armed forces of the world. Information given for each country includes economic and demographic data, weapon holdings, force organization and structure plus details of forces stationed
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1990-1991 ISBN 9780080403762
Description
The Military Balance
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1991-1992 ISBN 9780080413242
Description
An annual survey of the armed forces of the world, presenting the type, number and deployment of every country, together with information about population, GNP and defence expenditure. It serves as a work of reference for those engaged in the study or analysis of defence and security matters.
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1995-1996 ISBN 9780198280552
Description
The Military Balance provides up-to-date information on the composition, size, and deployment of the world's armed forces. It has established itself as a global database of the military strength and organization, and the defence expenditure, of the world's armed forces. Packed with economic and demographic statistics, together with details of defence expenditure, it also provides up-to-date analysis of the latest developments in all arms-control fields, details of the mandate and composition of the UN and other international peace-keeping forces, and analysis of surface-to-surface missiles, whether armed with nuclear, biological, chemical, or conventional warheads.
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1996-1997 ISBN 9780198292173
Description
The Military Balance is an indispensable database of the military strength, organization, equipment and defence expenditure of all the world's armed forces. The Military Balance 1996/97 provides: * Up-to-date information on the composition, size and weapons holdings of over 170 countries * Comparative statistics on defence expenditures worldwide and an analysis of the international arms trade * Maps of the Russian Military Districts, the Middle East, Chinese Military Regions and Districts, and the development of NATO forces in Bosnia * In-depth analysis of the general arms trade, developments in the field of weapons of mass destruction, peacekeeping operations, and other arms-control developments * Tables showing international comparisons of defence expenditure and military manpower; characteristics of tanks and heavy armoured combat vehicles; and unmanned aerial vehicles * A loose wall map on missile proliferation.
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1997-1998 ISBN 9780198293552
Description
The Military Balance is an indispensable database of the military strength, organization, equipment, and defence expenditure of the armed forces of up to 170 countries world-wide. The Military Balance 1997/98 will offer readers: Up-to-date information on the composition, size, and weapons holdings of up to 170 countries Comparative statistics on defence expenditures world-wide and an analysis of the international arms trade, a chart of European security organisations and a map of the peacekeeping force deployment in Bosnia Analysis of the arms trade, developments in the field of weapons of mass destruction, proliferation issues and peacekeeping operations Tables showing international comparisons of defence expenditure and military manpower; characteristics of armoured infantry fighting vehicles, submarines and military satellites A loose wall map on armed conflict throughout the world.
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2001-2002 ISBN 9780198509790
Description
The Military Balance 2001/2002 is an indispensable reference work, providing data on the strength, organization, equipment and defence expenditure of some 170 countries worldwide. It offers readers: up-to-date information on the world's armed forces and their holdings, defence economics, and the arms trade; comparative statistics on defence expenditures worldwide, and an analysis of the international arms trade; the latest developments in the area of arms control and non-proliferation measures; details of UN and other international peacekeeping forces; tables of data on non-state arms groups, military air and sea lifts; analysis of the principal military developments around the world; a loose wall map gives information on recent and current armed conflicts around the world.
Table of Contents
- I COUNTRIES
- United States
- Nato and Non-NATO EUROPE
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Caribbean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- II ANALYSES AND TABLES
- The International Arms Trade
- Peacekeeping Operations
- International Comparisons of Defence Expenditure
- Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty
- Non-state Arms Groups
- Military Air and Sea Lifts
- Designations of Aircraft and Helicopters
- MAPS AND FIGURES
- Index of Countries and Territories
- Index of Country Abbreviations
- THE 2001 CHART OF ARMED CONFLICT
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2002-2003 ISBN 9780198516729
Description
The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious studies of security policy and military affairs. Published annually in October, it is unique as the only reliable, publicly available inventory of the world's armed forces, rebel groups, and organised non-state armed groups. Region-by-region analyses cover the major military and economic developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. Country-by-country defence statistics include numbers of armed forces personnel and weapons systems, as well as information on defence budgets and expenditure. A comprehensive tabular section portrays key data on weapons and defence economics. The Military Balance also includes a wall chart of armed conflicts with fatalities and cost estimates depicted on a map of the world together with information on current and past UN and non-UN peacekeeping operations. Designed as an easy-to-read reference, The Military Balance informs readers in as brief a fashion as possible on the widest variety of military topics through a mix of hard data and considered and informed analysis.
Table of Contents
- PART 1: COUNTRIES
- United States
- NATO and non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Caribbean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- PART 2: ANALYSES AND TABLES
- The 'European Rapid Reaction Force'
- The International Arms Trade
- Non-state Armed Groups
- Military Air- and Sea-Lifts Capabilities
- REFERENCE
- Designations of Aircraft
- Index of Countries and Territories
- Index of Country Abbreviations
- THE 2002 CHART OF ARMED CONFLICT
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2003-2004 ISBN 9780198528739
Description
The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious studies of security policy and military affairs. Published annually, it is the only reliable, publicly available inventory of the world's armed forces, rebel groups, and organized non-state armed groups. Region-by-region analyses cover the major military and economic developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and equipment. Country-by-country defence statistics include numbers of armed forces personnel and weapons systems, as well as information on defence budgets and expenditure. A comprehensive tabular section portrays key data on weapons and defence economics. The Military Balance is organized into two parts. Part 1 comprises the regional trends and military capabilities of countries grouped by region. Country-by-country entries give a quantitative assessment of the personnel strengths and equipment holdings of the world's armed forces. Regional groupings are preceded by a short introduction describing the military issues facing the region. There are tables depicting nuclear delivery and warhead holdings, in addition to high readiness capabilities and military satellites.
There is also a table of selected non-state armed groups. An analytical essay explores the issues of emerging military counter-terrorist responses. Part 2 contains macroeconomic and defence economic data for countries grouped by region. The data include defence expenditure, selected economic performance indicators and demographic aggregates. Separate entries provide data on the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty, and the international arms trade. Tables include the comparison of defence expenditure and military manpower for 1985, 2000 and 2001. The Military Balance also includes a wallchart of armed conflicts, with fatalities and cost estimates depicted on a map of the world together with information on currrent and past UN and non-UN peacekeeping operations.
Table of Contents
- Preface and Explanatory Notes
- 1. CAPABILITIES AND TRENDS
- United States
- NATO and non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Caribbean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tables
- Essay - Emerging Military Counter-terrorist Responses
- 2. DEFENCE ECONOMICS
- United States
- NATO and non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Caribbean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- International Comparisons of Defence Expenditure and Military Manpower
- Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty
- The International Arms Trade
- 3. REFERENCE
- Designations of Aircraft
- List of Tables
- List of Countries and Abbreviations
- 4. THE 2003 CHART OF ARMED CONFLICT
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2004-2005 ISBN 9780198566229
Description
The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious studies of security policy and military affairs. Published annually, it is the only reliable, publicly available inventory of the world's armed forces, rebel groups, and organized non-state armed groups. Region-by-region analyses cover the major military and economic developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and equipment. Country-by-country defence statistics include numbers of armed forces personnel and weapons systems, as well as information on defence budgets and expenditure. A comprehensive tabular section portrays key data on weapons and defence economics. The Military Balance is organized into two parts. Part 1 comprises the regional trends and military capabilities of countries grouped by region. Country-by-country entries give a quantitative assessment of the personnel strengths and equipment holdings of the world's armed forces. Regional groupings are preceded by a short introduction describing the military issues facing the region. There are tables depicting nuclear delivery and warhead holdings, in addition to high readiness capabilities and military satellites.
There is also a table of selected non-state armed groups. An analytical essay explores the issues of emerging military counter-terrorist responses. Part 2 contains macroeconomic and defence economic data for countries grouped by region. The data include defence expenditure, selected economic performance indicators and demographic aggregates. Separate entries provide data on the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty, and the international arms trade. The Military Balance also includes a wallchart of armed conflicts, with fatalities and cost estimates depicted on a map of the world together with information on current and past UN and non-UN peacekeeping operations.
Table of Contents
- PREFACE AND EXPLANATORY NOTES
- 1. Capabilities and Trends
- United States
- NATO and non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Carribean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tables
- 2. Defence Economics
- United States
- NATO and non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Carribean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- International Comparisons of Defence Expenditure and Military Manpower
- Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty
- The International Arms Trade
- 3. Reference
- Designations of Aircraft
- List of Tables
- List of Countries and Abbreviations
- 4. The 2004 Chart of Armed Conflict
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1998-1999 ISBN 9780199223725
Description
This directory is a survey of the armed forces of the world. It presents the composition, size and deployment of every country's armed forces, together with information about population, GNP and defence expenditure. Widely used for official purposes and frequently quoted by analysts around the world, it is a work of reference for all those engaged in the analysis or study of defence and security matters, and who need accurate information on armed forces, manpower and budgets. Contents include comprehensive information covering size, organization, expenditure and weapons inventories of the armed forces of over 160 countries, and data on nuclear weapons and their delivery means. Introductions prefacing each country's entry include a review of current and potential conflicts.
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1999-2000 ISBN 9780199224258
Description
The Military Balance 1999/2000 is an indispensable database of the military strength, organization, equipment, and defence expenditure of the armed forces of up to 170 countries world-wide. If offers readers: * Up-to-date information on the world's armed forces and their holdings, defence economics, and the arms trade * Comparative statistics on defence expenditures world-wide and an analysis of the international arms trade * The latest developments in the area of arms control and non-proliferation measures * Details of UN and other international peacekeeping forces * Tables of data on warships, armed helicopters, and small arms and light weapons * Analysis of the principal military developments around the world * A loose wall map gives information on recent and current armed conflicts around the globe.
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2000-2001 ISBN 9780199290031
Description
The Military Balance 2000/2001 is an indispensable reference work, providing data on the strength, organization, equipment and defence expenditure of some 170 countries worldwide. It offers readers: - up-to-date information on the world's armed forces and their holdings, defence economics, and the arms trade - comparative statistics on defence expenditures worldwide, and an analysis of the international arms trade - the latest development in the area of arms control and non-proliferation measures - details of UN and other international peacekeeping forces - tables of data on warships, armed helicopters, and small arms and light weapons - analysis of the principal military developments around the world - a loose wall map gives information on recent and current armed conflicts around the globe.
Table of Contents
- UNITED STATES
- NATO and Non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- Middle East and North Africa
- Central and South Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Carribean and Latin American
- Sub-Saharan African
- THE INTERNATIONAL ARMS TRADE
- Peacekeeping Operations
- International Comparisons of Defence Expenditure
- Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Mines
- Designations of Aircraft and Helicopters
- INDEX OF COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
- Index of Country Abbreviations
- Index of Abbreviations
- THE 2000 CHART OF ARMED CONFLICT
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2020 ISBN 9780367466398
Description
The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data. Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.
'Amid continuing conflict and broadening insecurity, The Military Balance provides essential facts and analysis for decision-makers and for better informed public debate.' - Dr Robert M. Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
'Because military affairs are inevitably clouded in fog, the IISS Military Balance is an essential companion
for those who seek to understand.' - Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, former Secretary-General of NATO
'The Military Balance is widely recognised as the best unclassified source of defense information on personnel, equipment and budgets for every country.' - Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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2005-2006 ISBN 9780415373937
Description
Published annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, The Military Balance is an assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 169 countries world-wide.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic trends and developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and other military equipment.
Key features of
The Military Balance include:* Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
* Analysis: essays covering significant military and economic developments, such as the "European Rapid Reaction Force"
* Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of armed conflict, with explanatory tables.
Desgined to be an easy-to-read reference, this key title informs readers in as brief a fashion as possible on the widest variety of military topics through a mix of hard data and considered and informed analysis.
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2009 ISBN 9780415498463
Description
The Military Balance is The International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies, and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. Comprehensive tables detail major military training activities, UN and non-UN deployments, and give data on key equipment holdings and defence-expenditure trends over a ten year period.
Key Features:
Region-by-region analysis: major military issues affecting each region, changes in defence economics, weapons and other military equipment holdings and the trade in weapons and military equipment
Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
Analysis: significant military and economic developments
Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of conflict, with explanatory tables.
This new edition of The Military Balance provides a unique compilation of data and information enabling the reader to access all required information from one single publication.
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2006 ISBN 9781857433999
Description
Published annually by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, The Military Balance is an assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 169 countries world-wide.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic trends and developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and other military equipment.
Key features of
The Military Balance include:* Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
* Analysis: essays covering significant military and economic developments, such as the "European Rapid Reaction Force"
* Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of armed conflict, with explanatory tables.
Desgined to be an easy-to-read reference, this key title informs readers in as brief a fashion as possible on the widest variety of military topics through a mix of hard data and considered and informed analysis.
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2007 ISBN 9781857434378
Description
Military Balance is the International Institute for Strategic Studies annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of nearly 170 countries worldwide. It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic trends and developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and other military equipment.
This edition includes a commentary on calculating military capability in the twenty-first century, an essay entitled 'Complex Irregular Warfare: The Psychological Component', and a review of developments in US counter-insurgency doctrine. Its comprehensive list of tables now includes the total deployment figures, by country, of personnel deployed on United Nations and non-UN peace support operations. There are maps showing the operational situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, details of the Israel-Hizbullah conflict, and the areas of Pakistan and the Durand Line.
Key Features
Region-by-region analysis: major military issues affecting each region, changes in defence economics, weapons and other military equipment holdings and the trade in weapons and military equipment
Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
Analysis: significant military and economic developments
Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of conflict, with explanatory tables
Military Balance is currently noted in the following abstracting/indexing services: CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts; PAIS: Public Affairs Information Service and Research Base Online.
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2008 ISBN 9781857434613
Description
The Military Balance is The International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic trends and developments affecting security policy and the trade in weapons and other military equipment.
This edition includes a review feature on European and US defence industries, an essay entitled `Unmanned aerial vehicles: current developments and future utility', a review of developments in Iraq's security forces, among other regional texts. Its comprehensive list of tables now includes the air capability of the US and Russia as well as deployment figures, by country, of personnel deployed on United Nations and non-UN peace support operations. There are maps showing the operational situation in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Darfur region of Sudan, and developments in Russia's early warning radar system.
Key Features
Region-by-region analysis: major military issues affecting each region, changes in defence economics, weapons and other military equipment holdings and the trade in weapons and military equipment
Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
Analysis: significant military and economic developments
Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of conflict, with explanatory tables
The Military Balance is currently noted in the following abstracting/indexing services: CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts; PAIS: Public Affairs Information Service and Research Base Online.
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2010 ISBN 9781857435573
Description
The Military Balance is the International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies, and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. Comprehensive tables detail major military training activities, UN and non-UN deployments, and give data on key equipment holdings and defence-expenditure trends over a ten year period.
Key Features:
Region-by-region analysis: major military issues affecting each region, changes in defence economics, weapons and other military equipment holdings and the trade in weapons and military equipment
Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
Analysis: significant military and economic developments
Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of conflict, with explanatory tables.
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2011 ISBN 9781857436068
Description
The Military Balance is the International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is an useful resource for those involved in security policy making, analysis and research.
The Military Balance 2011 examines key global issues, including:
the development of Iraq's security forces
the debate over NATO's strategic concept and operations in Afghanistan
developments in China's People's Liberation Army
international comparison of defence expenditure and military manpower.
Key Features:
Region-by-region analysis: major military issues affecting each region, changes in defence economics, weapons and other military equipment holdings and the trade in weapons and military equipment
Comprehensive tables: key data on major military training activities, UN and non-UN deployments, and information on key equipment holdings and defence expenditure trends over a ten year period
Analysis: significant military and economic developments
Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of conflict, with explanatory tables
The new edition features the 2011 Chart of Conflict.
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2012 ISBN 9781857436426
Description
The Military Balance is the International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual assessment of the military capabilities and defense economics of 170 countries worldwide. It is a useful resource for those involved in security policy making, analysis and research.
The book is a region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies, and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. Comprehensive tables detail major military training activities, UN and non-UN deployments, and give data on key equipment holdings and defence expenditure trends over a ten year period.
New for 2012:
This new edition contains a number of regional policy and defence economics essays including 'Arab Militaries and the Arab Awakening'; 'The War in Afghanistan' as well as an analysis of the top ten defence-budgeting states.
The up-to-date regional data entries also include extended details on armies' combat support capabilities, assessments of countries' cyber capacities and - to help readers' understanding of the organization and inventory data contained within the country entries - summaries of individual states' military capabilities. More in-depth tables and graphics have been added: an introductory section detailing aspects of comparative defence activity has been updated to track current defense developments and anticipate future trends; maps depicting the wars in Libya and Afghanistan; conflict in Cote d'Ivoire; the military response to the Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami; and security issues in the Arctic have also been included.
Key Features:
* Region-by-region analysis: developments affecting defence and security policies, and the trade in weapons and other military equipment
* Comprehensive tables: key data on weapons and defence economics, such as comparisons of international defence expenditure and military manpower
* Analysis: significant military and economic developments
* An updated Chart of Conflict for 2012
* Wallchart: detailed world map that shows current areas of conflict, with explanatory tables.
Table of Contents
Indexes of Tables and Maps, Editor's Foreword, Preface, Part One: Capabilities, Trends and Economics, Chapter 1: Arab militaries and the Arab Awakening, Chapter 2: Comparative defence statistics, Chapter 3: North America, Chapter 4: Europe, Chapter 5: Russia, Chapter 6: Asia, Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa, Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean, Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa, Chapter 10: Country comparisons - force levels and economics, Chapter 11: Non-State Groups and Affiliates, Part Two: Reference, Explanatory Notes, List of Abbreviations for Data Sections, Index of Country/Territory Abbreviations, Index
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2013 ISBN 9781857436808
Description
The Military Balance 2013 is the annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries world-wide.
New features of the 2013 edition include:
reorganised and expanded analytical essays. New sections on trends in contemporary armed conflicts in Afghanistan and Syria, as well as trends in defence capability areas, with a focus on equipment, technological or doctrinal developments. There is also an essay on trends in defence economics and procurement, one on European defence industries, and another on anti-access/area denial
detailed analysis of regional and national defence policy and economic issues for selected states
updated graphics feature on comparative defence statistics, with focus on defence economics, and major land, sea and air capability concerns
tables, graphics and analysis of defence economics issues
additional national capability summaries
additional data on land forces: combat support and combat service support
new graphics and maps on defence capability issues
additional data on cyber capabilities.
Table of Contents
New sections on trends in contemporary armed conflicts in Afghanistan and Syria, as well as trends in defence capability areas, with a focus on equipment, technological or doctrinal developments. There is also an essay on trends in defence economics and procurement, one on European defence industries, and another on anti-access/area denial, detailed analysis of regional and national defence policy and economic issues for selected states, updated graphics feature on comparative defence statistics, with focus on defence economics, and major land, sea and, air capability concerns, tables, graphics and analysis of defence economics issues, additional national capability summaries, additional data on, land forces: combat support and combat service support, new graphics and maps on defence capability issues and additional data on cyber capabilities.
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2014 ISBN 9781857437225
Description
The Military Balance 2014 contains region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies and the trade in weapons and other military equipment. Detailed entries describe the military capabilities of 171 countries, displaying key equipment inventories and defence economics. Comprehensive tables detail major training activities, UN and non-UN deployments, and international comparisons of defence expenditure and military personnel.
New Features in The Military Balance 2014:
- New analytical country essays focusing on Algeria, Ethiopia, Brazil, Pakistan, North Korea and China, among others. There are also essays covering conflict analysis and conflict trends, unmanned systems in the land, sea and air domains, and on measuring cyber capabilities.
- Updated graphics feature on comparative defence statistics, with a focus on defence economics, defence industry and major land, sea and air capabilities.
- Updated and expanded national capability summaries.
- An expanded table of military training exercises, arranged by region.
- Tables showing UN and non-UN peacekeeping and security deployments for 2013-14.
- New maps on France's bases in Africa, the Afghanistan transition process, and peacekeeping operations in Africa.
- Updated Chart of Conflict, with a focus on women in conflict.
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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2015 ISBN 9781857437669
Description
The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data.
Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data-sets detail selected arms orders, military exercises and deployments, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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2016 ISBN 9781857438352
Description
The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data.
Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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2017 ISBN 9781857439007
Description
The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data.
Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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2018 ISBN 9781857439557
Description
The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data. Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.
Amid continuing conflict and broadening insecurity, The Military Balance provides essential facts and analysis for decision-makers and for better informed public debate.
Because military affairs are inevitably clouded in fog, the IISS Military Balance is an essential companion
for those who seek to understand.
The Military Balance is widely recognised as the best unclassified source of defense information on personnel, equipment and budgets for every country.
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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2019 ISBN 9781857439885
Description
The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data. Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.
'Amid continuing conflict and broadening insecurity, The Military Balance provides essential facts and analysis for decision-makers and for better informed public debate.' - Dr Robert M. Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
'Because military affairs are inevitably clouded in fog, the IISS Military Balance is an essential companion
for those who seek to understand.' - Lord Roberton of Port Ellen, former Secretary-General of NATO
'The Military Balance is widely recognised as the best unclassified source of defense information on personnel, equipment and budgets for every country.' - Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Table of Contents
Editor's Introduction. Part 1: Capabilities, Trends and Economics Chapter 1: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Trends Chapter 2: Comparative Defence Statistics Chapter 3: North America Chapter 4: Europe Chapter 5: Russia and Eurasia Chapter 6: Asia Chapter 7: Middle East and North Africa Chapter 8: Latin America and the Caribbean Chapter 9: Sub-Saharan Africa. Chapter 10: Country Comparisons - Commitments, Force Levels and Economics Part 2: Reference Explanatory Notes. Reference.
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1992-1993 ISBN 9781857530278
Description
An annual survey of the armed forces of the world, this volume presents the type, number and deployment of every country's armed forces, together with information about population, GNP and defence expenditure.
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1993-1994 ISBN 9781857530384
Description
An annual list of the military strength, organization, equipment and defence expenditure of all the world's armed forces.
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1994-1995 ISBN 9781857531152
Description
First published in 1995. The Military Balance is updated each year to provide a timely, quantitative assessment of the military forces and defence expenditures of over 160 countries. The current volume contains as of 1 June 1994. The break-up of the Soviet Union necessitated a re-evaluation of the way in which The Military Balance divides the world into geographical sections. Russia is both a European and an Asian state and is given a separate section in the book.
Table of Contents
- The Military Balance 1994-1995: Layout and Principles of Compilation
- Index
- 1. COUNTRIES
- The United States
- NATO
- Non-NATO Europe
- Russia
- The Middle East and North Africa
- Central and Southern Asia
- East Asia and Australasia
- Caribbean and Latin America
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- 2. TABLE AND ANALYSES
- Developments in the Field of Weapons of Mass Destruction Other Arms-Control Developments
- Table: Conventional Forces in Europe
- Peacekeeping Operations
- Estimating and Interpreting Defence Economic Data Reader Reaction Questionnaire
- Abbreviations
by "Nielsen BookData"