ABSTRACT

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.

part One|476 pages

Capabilities, Trends and Economics

chapter Chapter One|22 pages

Arab militaries and the Arab Awakening

chapter |4 pages

The war in Afghanistan

chapter Chapter Two|8 pages

Comparative defence statistics

chapter Chapter Three|32 pages

North America

chapter Chapter Four|112 pages

Europe

chapter Chapter Five|22 pages

Russia

chapter Chapter Six|98 pages

Asia

chapter Chapter Seven|58 pages

Middle East and North Africa

chapter Chapter Eight|50 pages

Latin America and the Caribbean

chapter Chapter Nine|52 pages

Sub-Saharan Africa

chapter Chapter Ten|13 pages

Country comparisons – force levels and economics

chapter Chapter Eleven|8 pages

Non-State Groups and Affiliates

part Two|10 pages

Explanatory Notes