TY - BOOK AU - HACKETT James (editor) ED - International Institute for Strategic Studies TI - The military balance 2021 SN - 9781032012278 (pbk.) SN - 0459-7222 PY - 2021/// CY - Abingdon , UK PB - Routledge for the International Institute for Strategic Studies, KW - ARMED FORCES KW - DIRECTORIES KW - COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD KW - DEFENCE STATISTICS N2 - 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 UR - https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tmib20/119/1?nav=tocList ER -